As it could not be otherwise, Apple has to compete daily with thousands of companies of all kinds, types and conditions. Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi… all of them are, to a greater or lesser extent, rivals of those from Cupertino. Now, what about Mercadona? They already released a product to clean Apple Watch straps, and this time They want to start competing with Apple. They are not going astray.
The Valencian chain has not released a telephone or a computer, but a cleaning cloth. Is very similar to what Apple offers on its website for 25 eurosbut this one costs less than one. 90 cents, to be precise. It is made of 90% polyester and 10% polyamide, and promises to be a tough rival for the Californians.
With one from Apple you buy 28 from Mercadona
I already told you: after years of searching for the ideal product to clean my Apple products, I found the cleaner they use in the Apple Store themselves: Whoosh!. However, the reality is that it is not cheap: Many of you suggested to me that it is better to use isopropanol or isopropyl alcoholand that’s it. But if we are determined to save: wouldn’t it be better to do it starting with the cleaning cloth, since the Apple one costs 24.99 euros?
This cleaning cloth that Mercadona announced a few months ago is green, It costs 28 times less than Apple’sand is intended for cleaning screens of all types. In that sense, it almost seems, removing the tone, a carbon copy of the 25 euro product from Cupertino, although for only 90 cents.
Its instructions for use are practically identical, and it can be used dry or by moistening it a little. Chemicals can also be applied to it, although it is not something that Apple recommends for its cleaning cloth. The one from Mercadona measures 38 x 40 centimeters, which It is more than double that of the Californian option. To top it off.
And there is something I can tell you honestly: after trying them, I have nothing to miss. It is a fantastic option to consider if you are looking for a cloth to clean your iPhone screen. AND Let’s keep in mind that it’s only 90 cents.. Of course you can always use a cotton t-shirt, or the one that comes with the glasses. Anyway, it looks like Apple has found a new competitor. And I’m sure they’re doing well, as usual.
MR.SIGA Microfiber Cleaning Cloths for Lenses, Glasses, Screens, Tablets, Eyeglasses (6 Units)
*Some prices may have changed since the last review
An older version of this article was originally published on 10/25/2023.
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