Swedish Dishcloths Cleaning up around the kitchen with dishcloths and paper towels always frustrated me since I had my first job at 16 years of age. I was working as a dishwasher and I could not stand wet and smelly dishcloths. Especially when left around for hours where the growing bacteria on the rag creates a rotten cheese smell. Thus the reason why we have the name “Cheese Cloth” used by the restaurant industry. I tried to toss out the old cheese cloths as often as possible, but most of my managers disapproved because of the costs involved and they wanted these cloths used until they tore or were over-ripe with odor.
Paper towels avoid the smell, but are a huge waste. A waste of money, trees and the infrastructure needed to manufacturer them. I tried various alternatives over the years, but I have yet to find a better way. Perhaps now I have received a better way…
Susan, a close friend and colleague, saw these Eco-Friendly Swedish Dishcloths in New York City when visiting on business. Knowing that I would love to test them out, she bought some as a gift for me.
The breakdown on this Eco-Friendly Dishcloth design is below:
So the testing has started and I will report back in a future Going True Green blog post. So far so good, and if anyone else can provide me with input on their experiences, please comment below or email us at GoingTrueGreen.com. Thank you!
Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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Paper towels avoid the smell, but are a huge waste. A waste of money, trees and the infrastructure needed to manufacturer them. I tried various alternatives over the years, but I have yet to find a better way. Perhaps now I have received a better way…
Susan, a close friend and colleague, saw these Eco-Friendly Swedish Dishcloths in New York City when visiting on business. Knowing that I would love to test them out, she bought some as a gift for me.
The breakdown on this Eco-Friendly Dishcloth design is below:
- These cleaning cloths can be used in the Kitchen, Bathroom, Workshop and all around the house.
- They replace sponges, paper towels and “cheese cloths”.
- They are made of 70% FSC-certified cellulose and 30% cotton.
- Very absorbent and virtually streak free.
- Dishwasher (top rack) safe, washing machine safe or boil clean.
- 100% Biodegradable and Compostable!
- Can be used with soaps, spray cleaners or just water.
- Each cloth is washable for over 200 times and is bleach safe. Just “air” dry.
- Each cloth replaces about 17 rolls of paper towels and lasts over nine months.
- They come in plain colors or with any design from dozens of choices.
So the testing has started and I will report back in a future Going True Green blog post. So far so good, and if anyone else can provide me with input on their experiences, please comment below or email us at GoingTrueGreen.com. Thank you!
Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
Contribute your comments!
Use this LINK to see testing results and report card...
