should cleaning products be applied directly to the dirty surface, or to the cleaning impliment?

Question

Like windex and a towel for example. Mostly I spray it on the window, but does it work better if you spray it on the towel? Same thing for dish soap, should you put it on each dish, or will applying to the sponge be enough?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Direct if you want maximum cleaning power.

For times when you would not use direct application, and instead apply it to a sponge or rag: when cleaning sensitive areas or using particularly strong chemicals that can damage certain surfaces.