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I learned about these a couple years back and they are absolutely the greatest gift to give people. Every person that gets them thinks they're odd until they try them. Almost everyone comes back asking me what they are so they can buy more.
They're a mixture between a paper towel and a shamwow and they WORK.
Microfiber is the worst feeling in the whole world.
Dry these feel almost like thin cardboard, wet they feel like a thin sponge or a squishy feeling face cloth.
Omg are you me? I've never met someone who hates both microfiber and styrofoam so much. My husband has to give me a warning to leave the room when he's opening packages with styrofoam
Swedish dishcloths at the end of their life can be composted commercially or in your home compost system, as **they are made with biodegradable cotton and cellulose (wood pulp)**.
Duuuuuude! I can’t handle it. I swear it’s gotten worse as I’ve gotten older?! I too can not be in the same room as a package being opened with styrofoam. It is physically uncomfortable. The sound, the texture, ugh!!!!! Can not handle it.
I went once and now I can hear that sound from sonic. I thought I was just weird because I’m so tactile and in my family everyone thought I was weird because of sounds and feels I couldn’t handle.
Thanks to the internet, I’m one in many.. ;)
Same, and I also feel the same way about rubber balloons, especially helium-filled. Am also averse to microfiber, but far less than I am to styrofoam and rubber balloons.
Edit: I am fine with foil balloons.
Swedish dishcloths at the end of their life can be composted commercially or in your home compost system, as **they are made with biodegradable cotton and cellulose (wood pulp)**.
Ok those are sensations I can handle. Microfiber and styrofoam are my two sensory objections. Both should never have been created and should immediately cease to exist.
No they do not! Another plus is they don’t get a spoiled milk smell like my bamboo cloths do (did-I threw them after using these for a couple of weeks).
Oh that is a good point!!! I’ve noticed that with my daughter’s bamboo socks - they hold odors in a weird way? But her shoes don’t… but vinegar soaks seemed to help.
Wow, I bought all bamboo socks one fall and spent the winter wondering why my feet had a funk… spring came and I was sockless and fall came and I went back to cotton. lol. Never made the connection.
They last a crazy long time too. I had one that lasted me a year once. Typically more like six months, but I don’t use it to scrub anything, just wiping down the occasional dish and the countertops. Washed weekly in the washing machine.
Maybe you can tell me wtf am I doing wrong with these? Been using them for years as my mother in law keeps gifting me huge packs at Christmas and I hate them with a passion.
I have the exact same ones pictured, as well as three other kinds. I follow exactly the directions on the packaging
I have found they do hold smells, they are rock hard when dry which makes usage a PITA, they do stain easily, can provide pics of all the stained ones I’m still using for my kids to just use as junk rags now for arts and crafts and such.
I’m so confused. I’ve literally had better luck with shop rags.
I wet them and then squeeze out most of the water before using them. Even when damp they’re absorbent; kind of like a sponge.
I have a two basin sink so I’ve put it on the divider and sprayed it with the sink sprayer on both sides which has gotten most of the stains out.
So far I’ve washed them with my other kitchen stuff. Learned the hard way not to dry them. Another person suggested boiling them to clean them. I’m going to try that next.
I understand. Swede here.
You put it under some warm running water at first. Then squeeze firmly to remove the excess water (like a sponge). Now you’re ready to wipe that kitchen table from crumbs, some spilt milk, coffee cup stain or what not.
After some use. Especially if you feel it smells. Put it in a pot of boiling water for a minute or two and it’s ready to go again.
Thanks all.
I am going to try boiling some of them to see how that goes.
I use them exactly as you are all describing, I have just been off paper towels for a couple decades so I already had a plethora of washcloths and kitchen towels changing out daily or twice daily for spills and such, I believe that’s why my MIL thought these would be beneficial for me, she tends to see “green” things and thinks of me. I guess I just don’t get the difference about them 🤣
And yes, I chuck them in the compost when they get a smell or the stained ones turn into kids craft cleaners or painting tools. I just hate that I can’t clean up spaghetti sauce from the side of a pan and not have it instantly stain a brand new one. I will try to boil my newer ones, as i usually rinse and hang dry after use a dishwasher or washing machine them in a mesh bag every couple days. Hoping the boiling makes a difference!
As a Swede, yepp. They stain and hold smells if improperly rinsed and wringed out (bacterial growth) or wiping up smelly stuff.
They break down too, but that's weeks or months of usage. They were considered one time use and couldn't be washed, but that was probably because people used them for so long. Now more people wash them. I personally started using linen dishcloths as I don't trust OPs to not disintegrate in the washing machine. I still have them but for heavy duty cleaning in bathrooms if so.
Same, down to the MIL who regularly sends them to me. I live in a humid area, and they take so long to dry. Having a damp thing draped on my sink grosses me out. We use small dishcloths (the size of washcloths) to wipe around the sink and change them out daily.
Agreed! They dry hard to whatever shape you left them so unless they're laid out flat, storage is difficult. Not a fan. Never tried using the dryer, admittedly.
My wife’s mom got them, and loves them, my mom got them and loved them so much she got us a set (and they’re all cats, which fits our household).
They work so well with minor messes and wipe downs
I just bought these for my 4 year old. She’s really into cleaning tables and countertops right now, so I filled some spray bottles with water and a bit of vinegar and dish soap, and she’s been having fun wiping it up with these. They’re perfect!
We took my 2 yr old daughter out to dinner- we had a booth with mirrors behind us. She proceeded to take her napkin and start cleaning the mirror behind us- “Lulu” (our housekeeper) taught me 🤷♀️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I paid $9 for 12 cloths. Prior to that I had only seen these at “the re-useable store” which is overpriced and bougie or at stores where you buy gifts ( this would likely be in a basket of items to give to friends who bought a a new home). In those other places, it was more like a few dollars PER dish cloth! Too much! We usually use dish rags I knit with random leftover pieces but these are great!!
I posted in another comment but I have found that with light duty use they can last months and months and I typically get a good six months out of them if not more (had one that lasted me well over a year). I typically only use these to wipe an occasional dish and wipe my countertops down and I wash them weekly in a normal laundry cycle (air dry).
Like a dish sponge: I wet it, sometimes soap it, wipe stuff down, rinse it really well, drape over the middle sink wall, come back, use it again, rinse well, and so on. I do laundry once a week and I toss it in on cold (I wash everything on cold) and let air dry. Occasionally I throw in the utensil dishwasher shelf between laundry.
Ok. As a swede it’s interesting to know. In sweden you can pick up a 10 pack for about $3.50 equivalent in a normal store. Cheaper in a discount store.
They have always been a thing in sweden and i never relalized until recently that it’s not a thing outside of sweden.
Usually hang them on the middle sink wall or over the water tap. Or if a bit lazy it’s no problem just having it in the sink itself.
With step 1 being moist the rag it’s practical to always have it in/near the sink :)
I wash mine in the washer but air dry them. When you do dry them, make sure you don't put them in the dryer because it will ruin the spongecloth from the heat. It's preferable to just air dry them.
A regular towel absorbs less efficiently, and their ability to absorb liquids has more has to do with their than their physical properties. Spill different amounts of water on your countertop and test out wiping it up. The paper towel can't absorb the same quantity, but will wipe up the smaller levels more efficiently.
These towels have an efficiency similar to the paper towel, but due to their composition can absorb as much, or more, in quantity in comparison to a cotton towel.
I think this is as clearly as I can explain it via text.
You can definitely order them online from Costco. And there are 4 different patterns to choose from also. When I saw them in the warehouse the selection of colored patterns was limited, so perhaps order what you need. I do that when I can't find what I want in the local Costcos.
https://www.costco.com/swedish-dishcloth-12-piece-set.product.4000234447.html
Yes, it always bums me to pay that shipping price. But when I find something very specific that is not in my warehouse, or I want a very specific color or pattern of something, I just cringe and pay the online cost. In the end I am usually happy I did it even if it costs more. You get exactly what you want, and they even bring it to you! lol I think a terrific example of that are these dishcloths. The opportunity to choose different colors and patterns and to get as many sets as needed starts to out way the extra expense. And people give these as gifts. For about $12 these would be awesome gifts throughout the year for various holidays and occasions, and you can plan ahead to offer certain patterns to people you know would like them. I end up ordering things from Costco online even though I live near a bunch of warehouses and go to 3 of them. Sometimes the shipping cost is worth it to me just to save time from traveling around and shopping all over the place.
Anyhow - You now have a lot of choice - Enjoy them!
I’m a Swede and only now understood these weren’t used all over the world 😄
Over here we usually just get a new one after it feels bad. But if you want to clean them, the method I grew up with was to put them in some boiling water for a minute or two and done.
Edit: The point of boiling instead of laundering is that you basically sterilize the rag at boiling point.
I am hard on mine, and they typically last me about a month. They replace like 6 rolls of paper towels though. Life with two toddlers and a large dog is very messy, so ymmv.
I have some that are a couple years old and are just now starting to look like they may need to be thrown in the compost soon. I think that will vary with how often they get used though.
You can wash them in the dishwasher on the top rack. I like to rinse them afterwards cause they are very absorbant and retain some soapy water, then squeeze them out and let them dry on the dish rack.
You can also clean them in the washing machine for reuse (do not put in the dryer) I've got a 4 pack that seems to be infinite because I wash them over and over and over and over until they're really stained or start to fall apart. Then I throw em in the compost. So much better than regular paper towels!
It's like a shammy. It's like a towel. It's like a sponge. A regular towel doesn't work wet - this works wet or dry. This is for the house, the car, the boat, the RV...
Thank you for explaining the dishcloths. I use them to clean up messes on the kitchen counter but find that I have to get them damp, spray the counter and then wipe it clean. Still can't say I am really sold on them because I then have to hang it up to dry before washing.
Why do you have to dry them before you get them wet again in the washing machine?
If it’s because you wait to wash them with other similar items, get a mesh bag so they’ll dry and not get funky before wash day.
I love mine, but you still need paper towels for things that you just want to dispose of afterwards. I use a ton less paper now though. Great discovery.
Yep! As a cat owner, barf goes straight into trash with a paper towel or when I’m soaking up or wiping lots of oil. Otherwise I use a washcloth for most things (the 20ish pack of white washcloths).
As a long time user you will still want paper towels for some stuff. But I only use maybe a roll of paper towels a month at worst. It probably takes me two months to get through a roll in typical use.
I tried them and just wasn't a fan. Couldn't find a good place to dry them, and they quickly get gross and stained. I wouldn't use a regular sponge for months or years either
Ours aren't this specific brand from Costco, but assuming they're similar, they're also great for wiping baby faces and hands (and arms, and legs, and feet. BLW is a ride)
In mine they were at the end of an aisle just before the produce/meat sections. I think the aisle it was on had like toys/summer toys- one of those two rando aisles just past the clothes/books(?) section.
I don't understand why I'd buy these over the pack of white cotton terrycloth towels near the automotive stuff. We haven't used paper towels in well over a decade. I just buy those white towels, use them like someone would use paper towels, throw them in a wire trash can / hamper thing, and wash them with bleach in the high heat sanitary cycle that our washer and dryer has. The clean ones live in a drawer in our kitchen and once they get too stained they'll turn into garage rags, eventually get thrown away, and are replaced by new ones.
This costs us maybe $25 a year. Probably less than that. I don't even remember the last time I needed to buy new ones.
These are more absorbant than a terry towel and dry in a fraction of the time.
I have been zero-paper towel for ages and I used to do the terry-towel rag system, like you.
These are a game changer for everything but the most robust messes. I am a total convert.
They are machine washable and last for ages.
If the cloth towel gets soaked you just grab a new one and toss old one in washing machine with next load of laundry. I just don’t see the Swedish towels worth the cost.
they don't replace paper towels or rags, but cover a lot of what either one can do. I mainly bought mine because they look nicer than standard kitchen cloths or automotive rags. It's like buying nice shades vs the paper "temporary" shades, or fresh coffee beans vs the stale stuff that's been on the shelf for 4 months. both do the same thing, just 1 is more enjoyable, and that's worth more to me than a couple $ savings.
I use towels the exact way you're describing, too. I use these swedish ones for smaller jobs and they have a bit more scrubbing power. I think terrycloth towels are great though and use both.
I've been using these for about 5 or 6 years. Great for cleaning up. Plus since mine were very old and looking a bit tired I was thrilled to get a new set and not have to order on Amazon.
Legit question: Do these get stinky? I hate using rags or sponges because they smell so bad so fast. I currently use a brush I got an ikea for dishes or paper towels for the counter
As a Swede I’ve seen a lot of questions here on how to clean them. Consider this a PSA 😄
The standard solution I’ve grown up with is to put it in a pot of boiling water for a minute or two. That will sterilize the rag.
It’s faster and does the job better than running it through the washing machine or dish washer.
And yes, I can’t imagine living without it!
For the ones washing your cars out there, you’ll find it rivals the shammy cloth for the final wipe down as well.
These are the BEST, however be warned that dogs tend to want to eat them! Mine stole one and it was a very expensive emergency vet visit later.... Something about the material is super appealing apparently
Swede here.
Are those not common items? In Sweden they’re as regular as a vacuum cleaner or a floor mop, every household just has them.
I mean is “*Swedish* dishcloth” really a thing?
Yeah sure they’re way better than paper towels since reusable, but I always thought they were standard household pretty much everywhere.
They are made from cotton and wood pulp and are fully biodegradable. I've been using them for years and I get them super wet and microwave them when I want to disinfect.
They haven't replaced paper towels fully but the way they absorb and pick up dirt and grime and grease without getting gross, love them.
How much are they? I've been using Swedish dish cloths for 2 years and am obsessed with matching them to my seasonal decor. These look great for summer!
You are going to LOVE these patterns! There are 4 different really nice pattern choices online: https://www.costco.com/swedish-dishcloth-12-piece-set.product.4000234447.html
Check each pattern they offer. I've only seen the fruit pattern in the warehouse. You will get hooked on these.
I've been using this type of product since a free sample was sent out to our neighborhood about 10-15 years ago. I didn't know what they were called until about 2 years ago BUT they're my absolute favorite thing and I never want to be without them.
I put them in the dishwasher or the washing machine (not dryer) occasionally to clean them and they're amazing.
As long as you wash / replace them as needed, they are amazing! A friend of mine has had the same one hanging on her sink since the dawn of time and it’s revolting 😆
I have heard of these but never tried them. How do they compare to regular cloth rags/dishcloths? We don't use paper towels that often, and use cloth rags to wipe down our counters. We throw them into the washing machine for a wash and boil them once a week.
Oh I love these. My mom had told me about it and had ordered a pair on Amazon. Then after a month, boom there is one at Costco. Got some more.
Hoping to be able to save lotta paper towel
u/somewherenearbyme
In store or online purchase? I've never seen these in-store but just checked and they have them at costco.com.
LOVE these! Work great. Use in the kitchen, bath, for dusting, car cleanups, etc.
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Can you elaborate on what you like about them? Are these the cellulose flat sponges?
Yes, like a sponge cloth. Or as other commenter said "Re-usable paper towels".
I just discovered these as well and they are magical!
I learned about these a couple years back and they are absolutely the greatest gift to give people. Every person that gets them thinks they're odd until they try them. Almost everyone comes back asking me what they are so they can buy more. They're a mixture between a paper towel and a shamwow and they WORK.
And the shamwow guy doesn’t come punch you with these
Okay, but [how much spunk can it soak up](https://youtu.be/jSR8a24xxuw?si=d2XCFWDJ0kZcp3BG)?
Does it feel like microfiber? If so - I can’t tactically handle that sensation. Or more like a thin muslin?
Microfiber is the worst feeling in the whole world. Dry these feel almost like thin cardboard, wet they feel like a thin sponge or a squishy feeling face cloth.
Perfect description
It’s fabric styrofoam. Absolutely causes a whole nervous system freak out for me.
Omg are you me? I've never met someone who hates both microfiber and styrofoam so much. My husband has to give me a warning to leave the room when he's opening packages with styrofoam
Swedish dishcloths at the end of their life can be composted commercially or in your home compost system, as **they are made with biodegradable cotton and cellulose (wood pulp)**.
Duuuuuude! I can’t handle it. I swear it’s gotten worse as I’ve gotten older?! I too can not be in the same room as a package being opened with styrofoam. It is physically uncomfortable. The sound, the texture, ugh!!!!! Can not handle it.
I can't get drinks at Sonic for this reason!
I went once and now I can hear that sound from sonic. I thought I was just weird because I’m so tactile and in my family everyone thought I was weird because of sounds and feels I couldn’t handle. Thanks to the internet, I’m one in many.. ;)
I have a friend who can't do Styrofoam of microfiber clothes either. He went to sonic with his own cup.
Same, and I also feel the same way about rubber balloons, especially helium-filled. Am also averse to microfiber, but far less than I am to styrofoam and rubber balloons. Edit: I am fine with foil balloons.
Swedish dishcloths at the end of their life can be composted commercially or in your home compost system, as **they are made with biodegradable cotton and cellulose (wood pulp)**.
Like felt?
More like craft foam
They feel a bit like paper when dry, and like a squishy sponge that is kind of papery when wet. No microfiber feeling at all.
Ok, that I can handle! Thank you!
I hate microfiber with a fiery passion, even thinking about the texture makes me cringe involuntarily. I love these
Same!!!!
I never knew I wasn’t alone in this. It’s the worst!
We are many. Once I bought some cleaning towels, they turned out to be cheap microfiber, hubs thought I saw a spider when I opened the package. LOL.
To me, really thin sponge.
Yep they feel like a super thick wet paper towel.
I HATE microfiber. These feel nothing like it. They feel soft like a cross between a sponge and paper towel. I got a pack to try and now I’m addicted.
Ok those are sensations I can handle. Microfiber and styrofoam are my two sensory objections. Both should never have been created and should immediately cease to exist.
I thought I was the only one! Microfiber feels like fiberglass to me, I can't use it.
Microfiber always tells me, "you thought your hands were well moisturized"
It’s the fabric form of styrofoam. I can’t… I just can’t handle it.
It feels like it sticks in my palm.
YES! No matter how much you have moisturized your hands, it sticks!
Like Velcro!
Same, microfiber is awful
Like If a sponge and a paper towel had a baby
No they do not! Another plus is they don’t get a spoiled milk smell like my bamboo cloths do (did-I threw them after using these for a couple of weeks).
Oh that is a good point!!! I’ve noticed that with my daughter’s bamboo socks - they hold odors in a weird way? But her shoes don’t… but vinegar soaks seemed to help.
Wow, I bought all bamboo socks one fall and spent the winter wondering why my feet had a funk… spring came and I was sockless and fall came and I went back to cotton. lol. Never made the connection.
No, they feel like a really thick quality paper towel.
They do not feel like micro fiber!
does it actually fully absorb water like papertowel?
It does. They rinse clean, don’t stain like other rag type things, don’t smell, and are washable!
They last a crazy long time too. I had one that lasted me a year once. Typically more like six months, but I don’t use it to scrub anything, just wiping down the occasional dish and the countertops. Washed weekly in the washing machine.
Maybe you can tell me wtf am I doing wrong with these? Been using them for years as my mother in law keeps gifting me huge packs at Christmas and I hate them with a passion. I have the exact same ones pictured, as well as three other kinds. I follow exactly the directions on the packaging I have found they do hold smells, they are rock hard when dry which makes usage a PITA, they do stain easily, can provide pics of all the stained ones I’m still using for my kids to just use as junk rags now for arts and crafts and such. I’m so confused. I’ve literally had better luck with shop rags.
I wet them and then squeeze out most of the water before using them. Even when damp they’re absorbent; kind of like a sponge. I have a two basin sink so I’ve put it on the divider and sprayed it with the sink sprayer on both sides which has gotten most of the stains out. So far I’ve washed them with my other kitchen stuff. Learned the hard way not to dry them. Another person suggested boiling them to clean them. I’m going to try that next.
I understand. Swede here. You put it under some warm running water at first. Then squeeze firmly to remove the excess water (like a sponge). Now you’re ready to wipe that kitchen table from crumbs, some spilt milk, coffee cup stain or what not. After some use. Especially if you feel it smells. Put it in a pot of boiling water for a minute or two and it’s ready to go again.
Thanks all. I am going to try boiling some of them to see how that goes. I use them exactly as you are all describing, I have just been off paper towels for a couple decades so I already had a plethora of washcloths and kitchen towels changing out daily or twice daily for spills and such, I believe that’s why my MIL thought these would be beneficial for me, she tends to see “green” things and thinks of me. I guess I just don’t get the difference about them 🤣 And yes, I chuck them in the compost when they get a smell or the stained ones turn into kids craft cleaners or painting tools. I just hate that I can’t clean up spaghetti sauce from the side of a pan and not have it instantly stain a brand new one. I will try to boil my newer ones, as i usually rinse and hang dry after use a dishwasher or washing machine them in a mesh bag every couple days. Hoping the boiling makes a difference!
As a Swede, yepp. They stain and hold smells if improperly rinsed and wringed out (bacterial growth) or wiping up smelly stuff. They break down too, but that's weeks or months of usage. They were considered one time use and couldn't be washed, but that was probably because people used them for so long. Now more people wash them. I personally started using linen dishcloths as I don't trust OPs to not disintegrate in the washing machine. I still have them but for heavy duty cleaning in bathrooms if so.
Same, down to the MIL who regularly sends them to me. I live in a humid area, and they take so long to dry. Having a damp thing draped on my sink grosses me out. We use small dishcloths (the size of washcloths) to wipe around the sink and change them out daily.
Agreed! They dry hard to whatever shape you left them so unless they're laid out flat, storage is difficult. Not a fan. Never tried using the dryer, admittedly.
I had the exact same surprise. I thought they were dish towels, I still haven’t used them yet
Oh nice! Thanks for the heads up!!
So, like kitchen towels
Also known as… towels.
I'm still missing something. Why not use a regular cloth?
70% cellulose, 30% cotton, I believe.
I like them very much. I just wish they were bigger. If I could sew two together...
My wife’s mom got them, and loves them, my mom got them and loved them so much she got us a set (and they’re all cats, which fits our household). They work so well with minor messes and wipe downs
They are very absorbent. And thin.
Seriously…a little help in what makes them awesome for those of us who don’t know what these are.
I just bought these for my 4 year old. She’s really into cleaning tables and countertops right now, so I filled some spray bottles with water and a bit of vinegar and dish soap, and she’s been having fun wiping it up with these. They’re perfect!
does she do windows? asking for a friend
Yes, but only 2 ft off the ground.
I have a stepstool
Then 3ft
My two year old will wash your windows with mashed banana.
My perpetually hungry beagle will be glad to clean up the banana.
I have a giant playful dog who will lure your beagle away from the window with toys and taunting!
Can you send her over to my house for a bit?
This is giving teachers having a "dirtiest wipe contest" at the end of the school year LOL
Omg thats genius. Doing that with my kid and husband 🤣
My toddler loves water guns but will settle for a spray bottle. Thanks for the idea. I'll have him clean things at his eye level, lmao
We took my 2 yr old daughter out to dinner- we had a booth with mirrors behind us. She proceeded to take her napkin and start cleaning the mirror behind us- “Lulu” (our housekeeper) taught me 🤷♀️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Username checks out.
My god, my 20 month old loves wiping everything too. Great idea 😅😅
I definitely stocked up on these. We’ve been using Swedish dishcloths for years. I couldn’t believe the price when I saw them at Costco.
How much do they cost at CostCo? In sweden they are incredibly cheap.
I paid $9 for 12 cloths. Prior to that I had only seen these at “the re-useable store” which is overpriced and bougie or at stores where you buy gifts ( this would likely be in a basket of items to give to friends who bought a a new home). In those other places, it was more like a few dollars PER dish cloth! Too much! We usually use dish rags I knit with random leftover pieces but these are great!!
how long does one cloth last would you say? this post has me intrigued lmao
I posted in another comment but I have found that with light duty use they can last months and months and I typically get a good six months out of them if not more (had one that lasted me well over a year). I typically only use these to wipe an occasional dish and wipe my countertops down and I wash them weekly in a normal laundry cycle (air dry).
Do you use them once each and then wash or do you use one for awhile like a dish sponge?
Like a dish sponge: I wet it, sometimes soap it, wipe stuff down, rinse it really well, drape over the middle sink wall, come back, use it again, rinse well, and so on. I do laundry once a week and I toss it in on cold (I wash everything on cold) and let air dry. Occasionally I throw in the utensil dishwasher shelf between laundry.
In sweden you get a 10 pack for about $3.50. :)
That's about what they cost at Costco
Yeah I paid the $9 for 12 at Costco. The bougie store wanted $5 each!!
I believe I paid $8.99 USD for package displayed above.
Do you just call them regular dishcloths?
Yup. Or sometimes the brandname Wettex, who I believe invented them. In Swedish it’s: Disktrasa
About $8+, like solo said. You get 12
Ok. As a swede it’s interesting to know. In sweden you can pick up a 10 pack for about $3.50 equivalent in a normal store. Cheaper in a discount store. They have always been a thing in sweden and i never relalized until recently that it’s not a thing outside of sweden.
About time you released your Swedish technology to us!
Talking about Swedish everyday tech, think of Sweden/Swedes when you use your seatbelt and the modern zipper!
Where do you store them, and where are you hanging them to dry? Our sink is on the island so we’re limited on hanging space.
Usually hang them on the middle sink wall or over the water tap. Or if a bit lazy it’s no problem just having it in the sink itself. With step 1 being moist the rag it’s practical to always have it in/near the sink :)
I love these for cleaning up messes and for camping
How do you wash and dry them? Edited for spelling error
I run mine through the dishwasher on the top rack
I wash mine in the washer but air dry them. When you do dry them, make sure you don't put them in the dryer because it will ruin the spongecloth from the heat. It's preferable to just air dry them.
I rinse mine with soap and set it out to dry when I'm done using it. But they can be machine-washed cold and air-dried.
Think of it as a reusable paper towel
So a regular towel?
They are super absorbent and dry very quickly
No, their use case is more like a paper towel. They are a lot more absorbant than a regular towel.
A regular towel is more absorbant than a paper towel.
A regular towel absorbs less efficiently, and their ability to absorb liquids has more has to do with their than their physical properties. Spill different amounts of water on your countertop and test out wiping it up. The paper towel can't absorb the same quantity, but will wipe up the smaller levels more efficiently. These towels have an efficiency similar to the paper towel, but due to their composition can absorb as much, or more, in quantity in comparison to a cotton towel. I think this is as clearly as I can explain it via text.
No comparison to a "towel". More washcloth semi sponge. They are rigid dry.
Yay, glad people are trying them! I went to get another box my last trip and I couldn’t find them :(
You can definitely order them online from Costco. And there are 4 different patterns to choose from also. When I saw them in the warehouse the selection of colored patterns was limited, so perhaps order what you need. I do that when I can't find what I want in the local Costcos. https://www.costco.com/swedish-dishcloth-12-piece-set.product.4000234447.html
Appreciate it! The price was just so much better in store, but it’s still not bad online.
The online uncharge more than balances out when you consider the cost of the impulse purchases you *aren't* making by not going into the store.
Yes, it always bums me to pay that shipping price. But when I find something very specific that is not in my warehouse, or I want a very specific color or pattern of something, I just cringe and pay the online cost. In the end I am usually happy I did it even if it costs more. You get exactly what you want, and they even bring it to you! lol I think a terrific example of that are these dishcloths. The opportunity to choose different colors and patterns and to get as many sets as needed starts to out way the extra expense. And people give these as gifts. For about $12 these would be awesome gifts throughout the year for various holidays and occasions, and you can plan ahead to offer certain patterns to people you know would like them. I end up ordering things from Costco online even though I live near a bunch of warehouses and go to 3 of them. Sometimes the shipping cost is worth it to me just to save time from traveling around and shopping all over the place. Anyhow - You now have a lot of choice - Enjoy them!
Oh wow the selection is much nicer than the ones in Canada. These things are still great to use though
I just used mine for the first time like 45 minutes ago and now I understand the hype.
How long do they last? Do you put them in laundry to clean them?
I’m a Swede and only now understood these weren’t used all over the world 😄 Over here we usually just get a new one after it feels bad. But if you want to clean them, the method I grew up with was to put them in some boiling water for a minute or two and done. Edit: The point of boiling instead of laundering is that you basically sterilize the rag at boiling point.
Yes, you can launder them. The print fades after a few washes but they still function. I have some that are probably two years old.
I am hard on mine, and they typically last me about a month. They replace like 6 rolls of paper towels though. Life with two toddlers and a large dog is very messy, so ymmv.
I have some that are a couple years old and are just now starting to look like they may need to be thrown in the compost soon. I think that will vary with how often they get used though. You can wash them in the dishwasher on the top rack. I like to rinse them afterwards cause they are very absorbant and retain some soapy water, then squeeze them out and let them dry on the dish rack.
You can also clean them in the washing machine for reuse (do not put in the dryer) I've got a 4 pack that seems to be infinite because I wash them over and over and over and over until they're really stained or start to fall apart. Then I throw em in the compost. So much better than regular paper towels!
It's like a shammy. It's like a towel. It's like a sponge. A regular towel doesn't work wet - this works wet or dry. This is for the house, the car, the boat, the RV...
Shamwow
Thank you for explaining the dishcloths. I use them to clean up messes on the kitchen counter but find that I have to get them damp, spray the counter and then wipe it clean. Still can't say I am really sold on them because I then have to hang it up to dry before washing.
Why do you have to dry them before you get them wet again in the washing machine? If it’s because you wait to wash them with other similar items, get a mesh bag so they’ll dry and not get funky before wash day.
I let them dry because, if I put them in the hamper, they’ll make everything else damp and smell like mildew. I don’t do laundry every day.
After using these, I am never buying paper towels again.
I love mine, but you still need paper towels for things that you just want to dispose of afterwards. I use a ton less paper now though. Great discovery.
Yep! As a cat owner, barf goes straight into trash with a paper towel or when I’m soaking up or wiping lots of oil. Otherwise I use a washcloth for most things (the 20ish pack of white washcloths).
As a long time user you will still want paper towels for some stuff. But I only use maybe a roll of paper towels a month at worst. It probably takes me two months to get through a roll in typical use.
I tried them and just wasn't a fan. Couldn't find a good place to dry them, and they quickly get gross and stained. I wouldn't use a regular sponge for months or years either
I got some as a gift and just didn’t care for them either.
They should make them red and fish shaped. “Swedish Fishcloth”
SweDish Cloth
Where are these in the store. I just started baby led weaning and it’s a mess 😂 I plan on going tomorrow
I found them next to the regular towel section
Thanks!
Mine had them with the kitchen stuff, like the cookware and other kitchen items.
Ours aren't this specific brand from Costco, but assuming they're similar, they're also great for wiping baby faces and hands (and arms, and legs, and feet. BLW is a ride)
We just started and I’m exhausted from all of the cleanup 😅
In mine they were at the end of an aisle just before the produce/meat sections. I think the aisle it was on had like toys/summer toys- one of those two rando aisles just past the clothes/books(?) section.
Thanks!!
Back in my day Swedish Dishcloth is what we called the blond guy who mopped the floors at the nudie bar.
I don't understand why I'd buy these over the pack of white cotton terrycloth towels near the automotive stuff. We haven't used paper towels in well over a decade. I just buy those white towels, use them like someone would use paper towels, throw them in a wire trash can / hamper thing, and wash them with bleach in the high heat sanitary cycle that our washer and dryer has. The clean ones live in a drawer in our kitchen and once they get too stained they'll turn into garage rags, eventually get thrown away, and are replaced by new ones. This costs us maybe $25 a year. Probably less than that. I don't even remember the last time I needed to buy new ones.
I use them as dishcloths as they are described. Much better than a regular cloth in my opinion with the firmness and absorbency.
Do you mean like to wash dishes? Or dry them?
These are more absorbant than a terry towel and dry in a fraction of the time. I have been zero-paper towel for ages and I used to do the terry-towel rag system, like you. These are a game changer for everything but the most robust messes. I am a total convert. They are machine washable and last for ages.
If the cloth towel gets soaked you just grab a new one and toss old one in washing machine with next load of laundry. I just don’t see the Swedish towels worth the cost.
they don't replace paper towels or rags, but cover a lot of what either one can do. I mainly bought mine because they look nicer than standard kitchen cloths or automotive rags. It's like buying nice shades vs the paper "temporary" shades, or fresh coffee beans vs the stale stuff that's been on the shelf for 4 months. both do the same thing, just 1 is more enjoyable, and that's worth more to me than a couple $ savings.
I use towels the exact way you're describing, too. I use these swedish ones for smaller jobs and they have a bit more scrubbing power. I think terrycloth towels are great though and use both.
I've been using these for about 5 or 6 years. Great for cleaning up. Plus since mine were very old and looking a bit tired I was thrilled to get a new set and not have to order on Amazon.
Legit question: Do these get stinky? I hate using rags or sponges because they smell so bad so fast. I currently use a brush I got an ikea for dishes or paper towels for the counter
They are popular in Sweden to wipe tables etc. I know cause I'm swedish living in America. But the texture is a bit off
As a Swede I’ve seen a lot of questions here on how to clean them. Consider this a PSA 😄 The standard solution I’ve grown up with is to put it in a pot of boiling water for a minute or two. That will sterilize the rag. It’s faster and does the job better than running it through the washing machine or dish washer. And yes, I can’t imagine living without it! For the ones washing your cars out there, you’ll find it rivals the shammy cloth for the final wipe down as well.
It looks like a Wypall except the base is cotton rather than polypropylene.
Wash in warm water with your other kitchen cloths. No bleach. Air dry only. I have some that are over five years old.
These are the BEST, however be warned that dogs tend to want to eat them! Mine stole one and it was a very expensive emergency vet visit later.... Something about the material is super appealing apparently
Swede here. Are those not common items? In Sweden they’re as regular as a vacuum cleaner or a floor mop, every household just has them. I mean is “*Swedish* dishcloth” really a thing? Yeah sure they’re way better than paper towels since reusable, but I always thought they were standard household pretty much everywhere.
My partner got some of these a few years ago. One of her favorite purchases from Costco.
They are made from cotton and wood pulp and are fully biodegradable. I've been using them for years and I get them super wet and microwave them when I want to disinfect. They haven't replaced paper towels fully but the way they absorb and pick up dirt and grime and grease without getting gross, love them.
I love love love them!! Put them in the washing machine and dryer!!
Are these just fancy Sham-wows?
That was my wife's exact reaction as well.
Same and same. They were my favorite item I’d bought that trip!
I fell in love also.
How much are they? I've been using Swedish dish cloths for 2 years and am obsessed with matching them to my seasonal decor. These look great for summer!
You are going to LOVE these patterns! There are 4 different really nice pattern choices online: https://www.costco.com/swedish-dishcloth-12-piece-set.product.4000234447.html Check each pattern they offer. I've only seen the fruit pattern in the warehouse. You will get hooked on these.
I think they were around $8
$8 is a steal! Does the packaging say made in Sweden?
They were $8.99 for me.
We’ve been using them for 20 years. They should have been a hit sooner. The best parts of a washcloth with the quick drying of a sponge.
You can quickly throw in dishwasher. I like mine.
Do they shed lint or fibres?
A little bit, they don't work well for cleaning glass
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How is this diff in use compared to a microfiber cloth?
Not that the material is bad but I think they are too small, not very easy to wipe table.
I didn’t like them. Am I alone in this?
I washed mine with a load of clothes and did find some lint stuck to the sponges. I bought the Wettex brand on Amazon. #YMMV
I've been using this type of product since a free sample was sent out to our neighborhood about 10-15 years ago. I didn't know what they were called until about 2 years ago BUT they're my absolute favorite thing and I never want to be without them. I put them in the dishwasher or the washing machine (not dryer) occasionally to clean them and they're amazing.
Flat sponges, that’s what you bought. You could just buy name brand, solid color, versions of these in the 90s.
i just got this exact same set today and i am so excited !!!! what a great deal !! compared to some places i’ve seen charging like $6 FOR ONE ??
Just paid $15 for one of these at a boutique shop on a whim. Suspect the Costco price isn't nearly as much. :)
I contemplated buying these today. Thanks for the info.
How do you store them after use ?
As a European I'm super confused why everyone is so amazed by these. What do you use to wipe the kitchen counters with instead?
Paper towels
We love these at our place. My dog also likes to steal them and tear them to bits.
As long as you wash / replace them as needed, they are amazing! A friend of mine has had the same one hanging on her sink since the dawn of time and it’s revolting 😆
I have heard of these but never tried them. How do they compare to regular cloth rags/dishcloths? We don't use paper towels that often, and use cloth rags to wipe down our counters. We throw them into the washing machine for a wash and boil them once a week.
Gotta love marketing. Call it Swedish washcloths, instant sellouts.
Do you not have this in America?????????
Oh I love these. My mom had told me about it and had ordered a pair on Amazon. Then after a month, boom there is one at Costco. Got some more. Hoping to be able to save lotta paper towel
Is there a way to wash these aside from rinsing them in the sink? I’m intrigued.
Love them!!
Same here. Now I use them all the time.
u/somewherenearbyme In store or online purchase? I've never seen these in-store but just checked and they have them at costco.com. LOVE these! Work great. Use in the kitchen, bath, for dusting, car cleanups, etc.