If you buy one new item for your home this month, make it a pack of microfiber cloth towels.
Thirsty, reusable, earth-friendly, these cloths have a hundred uses around the house, from window cleaning to counter mopping.
They sop up far more water than paper towels, clean a counter faster than a sponge, and, if you toss them into the wash after every use, breed fewer microbes than a dish rag.
But one or two microfiber coths are really not enough.
 Stock a basket  with a dozen or more and stash it under the sink and in the laundry room.
That way you'll always have enough on hand while your used ones are in the wash.
  At prices starting at pennies per cloth, you can afford to build up your collection, and compared to paper towels at $8 or more for six rolls that you will throw in the trash before your next shopping day, microfiber cloths are a great investment.
 Dedicate a couple for the bathroom too, where they make cleaning everything from mirrors to the shower doors a snap.
  Here's a quick lesson on getting squeaky clean windows with your microfiber towels.
                                                                    You will need:   A squeegee, four microfiber cloths, a bucket of warm water with a cup of white vinegar and a tiny dash of Dawn dishwashing soap.
  Method:   Soak one of the cloths, wring it out and wet your window thoroughly, rubbing any dirty spots well.
Starting at the top of the window, draw the squeegee across the top and down, wiping the squeegee with a dry towel as you reach the bottom of the window.
Repeat until all the water is removed.
Use a third microfiber cloth to dry any water left on the window or the sill.