Small cloth, big difference: organic cotton Swedish dishcloths

Swedish dishcloths were indeed first used in Sweden (over 30 years ago). They basically are quality dish cloths (which can also be used for cleaning). Unlike microfiber cloths, these are free from microplastics so at end of use, you can cut them up and compost, or just bin to naturally break down.

Battle Green Swedish dishcloths are made from cellulose (wood pulp) and cotton. They are in various pretty designs, all highlighting ocean species (whales, sea turtles and gulls) that are mostly affected by plastic pollution. You can wash these in the top rack of your dishwasher.

These reusable Swedish dishcloths from Dundee are sold in packs of 4 (so you don’t end up doing your washing-up with the cloth used for toilets!) Each cloth can hold up to 15 times its weight in liquid.

Use with natural dishwash liquid or dishwasher powder (unscented for pregnancy/nursing and baby/pet bowls – citrus is toxic to animals). And fair trade rubber gloves.

Don’t pour plant-based liqueurs down the drain. They should be treated like oil (wrap and bin small amounts or use an oil recycling bin for larger amounts. Or better yet, just drink them up!

What are Swedish dishcloths?

Swedish dishcloths are like normal dishcloths but much stronger and able to absorb a lot more water. They can also be used as alternatives to paper towels and sponges, washed and then reused.

They are soft and flexible when wet. But thin enough to dry quickly between uses.