The Soonsoo Swedish Dishcloth uses a 70/30 cellulose-to-cotton blend designed to balance liquid absorption with structural durability. This combination allows the cloth to hold up to 20 times its weight in water, making it a highly efficient tool for managing kitchen spills. The diamond-grid texture is not just for appearance; it increases the surface area by about 12%, providing better friction for cleaning countertops without damaging the finish.
The material has a dry thickness of about 2mm, which expands to 5mm when fully saturated. The "Green" variant uses pigments that are resistant to leaching, even when sanitized at high temperatures. These cloths are designed to maintain their shape through approximately 50 machine wash cycles without significant pilling or tearing.
To maximize the useful life of the cloth, avoid using fabric softeners, which can coat the fibers and reduce their absorbency. For sanitization, the cloth can be microwaved for 30 seconds while wet, which is an effective way to manage microbial growth. Because it is made of natural fibers, it is completely biodegradable at the end of its life cycle.
Practical Realities
- Dries four times faster than a standard sponge to help minimize odors.
- Designed for repeated use to help reduce paper towel consumption.
- Requires full immersion in water to activate its flexibility.
If you prefer a cloth with floral designs for a more decorative touch, the Eulnars 8-pack provides a similar high-performance blend with varied patterns.
View more environmentally friendly kitchen alternatives in our reusable paper towels and Swedish dishcloths collection.
