Dishpan Hands's Profile

Micro-fibre cloths for sure! As far as cleaning effectiveness they blow sponges and brushes out of the water. It's not even a contest. They absorb very well. After wiping the counter with one it will be dry within one minute. They make your dishes squeaky clean without damaging them. Just make sure you change them fairly often and wring them out and hang them up between uses. A good sign that bacteria is growing is the odour.
Sponges fall apart after awhile. Cloths last for years.
Brushes simply scratch plastic, enamel, and chromed items. They are also useless at removing greasy film without near-boiling water and large amounts of soap.
IMHO