dustcloths

Furniture wiping fabrics

Dustcloths are soft pieces of fabric used for wiping dust from surfaces.

The term typically refers to reusable cloths rather than disposable dusters: She kept a stack of dustcloths under the sink.

Some are treated with oils or chemicals to attract and hold dust particles.

cleaning

rag

Worn piece of fabric

swab · mop · sweep · polish · buff · scrub · wipe-down · dry · lint-free · dustpan

materials

microfiber

Ultrafine synthetic textile threads

muslin · cheesecloth · chamois · linen · reusable · washable · absorbent · lint-free · nonabrasive · synthetic

surfaces

furniture

Movable room objects

windowsills · mantels · tabletops · counters · electronics · screens · wood · glass · laminate · veneer

Opposites
cleaning method

dustclothspressure washers

High-velocity water spraying devices

scouring pads · steel wool · mops · sandpaper · sponges

tool mechanism

dustclothsbrooms

Handled sweeping implements

vacuum cleaners · leaf blowers · air compressors · brushes · feather dusters

Family

dustcloth

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G