FAQ
Questions and Answers
How do I wash The Amazing Howie Cloth? Wash separately from towels or items that leave lint. Wash in warm water, using ordinary laundry soup and or bleach that don’t contain fabric softener.
Do not use fabric softener additive or sheets. Hang to dry for best results. Can Tumble dry separately from lint free items on air dry setting?
The Amazing Howie Cloth can be hand washed with dish products, laundry soap, or soaked in bleach. Products that do not contain skin softeners. The cloth must be rinsed well from any residual left behind.
Can I wash The Amazing Howie Cloth in the washing machine? If you purchase The Amazing Howie Cloth laundry bag you can wash your cloths in the washing machine, by placing them in the laundry bag and washing them in light laundry load.
How do I use The Amazing Howie Mop Twist Mop? Use like any other mop, and watch it grab up all the hair and dirt. To wring out mop, pull up on bottom blue handle and twist Counter Clockwise only, twisting another other way can break the mop. To release, drop to the floor and push down and untwist clockwise.
How do I wash the Amazing Howie Mop? Place your Mop in a mesh laundry bag, and follow the same instructions above for cleaning for The Amazing Howie Cloth. You may also soak your mop in a bucket of vinegar or bleach water to clean your mop as well.
How do I wash The Amazing Howie Twist Mop? Straighten out the mop as if you were twisting . Twist the mop counter clockwise. A plastic strap located under the scrubbing sponge, remove the long sided strap up towards the top of the mop and remove the scrubbing sponge, the other side stays attached to mop (this cannot be removed). Than slide the mop down the pole to remove and wash, wash according to above mop cleaning instructions. To reassemble make sure the strap is under the sponge, forming a circle so that you do not scratch your floors. Make sure the strap is lined up not to twist the mop strings.
Why Are There Streaks on the Surface?
How to Get the Best Results
For the best shine, wipe your surfaces the same way you would with a paper towel and window cleaner. One quick pass is often not enough — especially on mirrors or stainless steel.
For finicky surfaces like mirrors, follow the 3‑Times Rule:
Wipe the surface three times, in gentle circles followed by one last straight line. This ensures every bit of residue, dust, or moisture is removed for a crystal‑clear finish.
First‑Time Use
Before using your cloth for the first time, give it a quick rinse with water only to remove any light factory residue. This helps the cloth perform at its best right from the start.
If You’re Seeing Streaks
If it’s not your first time using the cloth, streaks usually mean one of two things:
- The cloth needs to be washed, or
- Your water quality is causing the streaks, not the cloth.
Some tap water contains minerals, chlorine, or impurities that dry on the surface and leave marks. This is especially common in:
- Rural areas
- Campgrounds
- Homes with well water
- Areas with heavily chlorinated water
If the water isn’t clean enough to drink, it may not be clean enough to dry streak‑free.
For Best Results
- Use distilled or bottled water to dip or rinse your cloth.
- If you must wash the cloth in your tap water, rinse it afterward in a bowl of bottled water before wiping.
- Mineral‑heavy or chlorinated water can leave residue, so a clean‑water rinse makes a noticeable difference.
- Always wet and wring out your cloth well before wiping.
A Note on Stainless Steel
Some stainless steel surfaces hold onto water droplets. If this happens, simply dry the surface with a soft cloth after wiping to prevent streaks.
Other Common Causes of Streaks
You may have your cloth too wet, or you may not be wiping the entire surface thoroughly. Make sure the cloth is well‑wrung and that you cover the whole area with steady, even passes.
And remember — for the clearest, streak‑free finish, always follow the 3‑Times Rule.
Can I use my cloth without water? Absolutely. For light dusting, touching up mirrors, stainless steel, or quick surface wipes, using the cloth dry works perfectly — it lifts dust and fingerprints with ease.
For deeper cleaning, you can also use your Howie Cloth slightly damp, which activates even more cleaning power without needing too much water and of course without sprays or chemicals.
Why are there water spots on the Surface? Most of the times the water spots will still dry streak free, if they don’t then you are not wringing out the cloth well enough. New cloths take a bit to soften up, to help you wring them out easier. Some customers say it works even better after a few uses!
Can I use this cloth on my laptop and electronics? You should always follow manufactures recommendations for electronics. Touch screens laptops, have special cleaners for the touch screen. Many customers say they use it on all their even touch screen laptops, but still use the special cleaner for touch screen in between. Never use water with electricity, always unplug appliance first. Use care instructions recommended by manufacture.
Can The Amazing Howie Cloth Scratch Surfaces? The cloth will not scratch any surface, but care in use of the cloth with a substance that may be absorbed into the cloth may scratch surface. Always use care and control. Example: If you are picking up glass on a surface, the glass will scratch the surface it is on. Some Dust on a vehicle can scratch the surface, use the cloth for polishing after removing dirt.
Will The Amazing Howie Cloth Leave Lint Behind? Never the cloth is incapable of leaving lint behind, if you have lint, the lint came from another surface the cloth has attracted to the cloth. If you wash your cloth with other clothing it will attract the lint to the cloth. To try and fix your cloth after this happening, boil on the stove for 5 minutes in water. If this doesn’t fix the cloth you may need to replace it. Contact us, we may be able to send a replacement at a discounted price.