Flat wiping cloth having an antimicrobial or antibacterial finish

A flat wiping cloth for arrangement on a wiping cloth holder comprising:

• an elongated base body;
• and
• an active ingredient that inhibits or suppresses the growth of bacteria or viruses allocated to the base body;
• the base body having at least one of fibers, yarns or fringe, the fibers, yarns or fringe having free ends that can be turned to face a surface to be cleaned;
• wherein the active ingredient is distributed within a material of which the fibers, yarns or fringe is made or in a component of the base body;
• and
• wherein the active ingredient is accommodated in a ceramic carrier.

A flat wiping cloth for arrangement on a wiping cloth holder comprising:

• an elongated base body;
• and
• an active ingredient that inhibits or suppresses the growth of bacteria or viruses allocated to the base body;
• the base body having at least one of fibers, yarns or fringe, the fibers, yarns or fringe having free ends that can be turned to face a surface to be cleaned;
• wherein the active ingredient is distributed within a material of which the fibers, yarns or fringe is made or in a component of the base body;
• and
• wherein the base body includes straps that are insertable into complementary receptacle devices of a wiping cloth holder in a form-fitting or force-locking manner.