A dust cloth is a piece of fabric used for cleaning dirt and dust from surfaces. There are various synonyms for dust cloth, including rag, wipe, duster, cleaning cloth, and dusting fabric. Rags are commonly used as dust cloths; they are usually made of soft and absorbent fabrics, such as cotton and microfiber. Wipes are also popular as they are disposable and designed for one-time use. Dusters are long-handled tools with soft fibers that attract and trap dust particles. Cleaning cloths are multipurpose cloths used for cleaning various surfaces, while dusting fabrics are specially designed to remove dust without scratching delicate surfaces.