The Unexpected Cleaning Tool I Use Every Single Day in My Kitchen (on Practically Every Surface!)

Beverages on mirror before and after being cleaned with microfiber dusting mitt.
Credit: L. Daniela Alvarez Credit: L. Daniela Alvarez

As much as I enjoy cleaning (I honestly do), I have somehow never learned my lesson to not clean after giving myself a manicure. My urge to clean always seems to supersede the time and effort I spend painting my nails or, worse, getting them done. Whether I’m washing the dishes or wiping down a few surfaces, my hands typically come second to a clean home. Until now.

I figured there must be a solution to maintaining my manicure without compromising my cleaning routine. If there were cotton gloves I could use to clean my houseplants, then there must be something similar for every other surface. In my search, I found a reliable cleaning accessory that not only protects my hands and fingernails, but also gets my counters, mirrors, and windows sparkling clean.

Norwex Dusting Mitt
Norwex Dusting Mitt

Norwex Dusting Mitt

$33.50 at Amazon

The Norwex Dusting Mitt is essentially an oversized mitten (at least for my small hands) made completely of ultrasoft microfiber and contains an antimicrobial agent. I love the cinch around the wrist that keeps it from sliding off while I’m cleaning and the convenient loop to hang while it dries.

Dirt on microfiber dusting mitt.
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This handy mitt can be used wet or dry, although I prefer adding a surface cleaner directly to the mitt when I’m using it to clean glass or mirrors. When I’m using it to dust, I simply brush it with a fabric brush afterward; otherwise, I can conveniently toss it directly into the washing machine.

Potted plants on window sill before and after cleaning window with microfiber dusting mitt.
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Although admittedly more expensive than similar products, this mitt has been able to clean just about every surface in my home while comfortably protecting my hand. Unlike a glove, the mitt gives my hand a better cleaning surface area and doesn’t compress my fingers, which would ultimately ruin any fresh nail polish I have on. If you’re looking for a more convenient way to clean and dust that doesn’t involve a flimsy cloth, this mitt is definitely worth a try — plus, it’s also available on the Norwex website in three different colors so you can match them to your nails like I did! 

Buy: Norwex Dusting Mitt, $33.50