Swedish Dishcloths - 8 Reasons You HAVE TO TRY THEM!

[@benktlofgren4710]

As a Swede, I use these daily, always Wettex brand. The only downside for me is "milk spills" if you use them for milk spills throw them in the dishwasher directly. If you don't every time you squeeze it to remove the fluids/water your hands are gonna smell like spoiled milk.

[@MomCanFixIt]

That's great - thanks for the advice direct from Sweden! ❤

[@aldakendall4921]

Was curious about that

[@Frienea]

As a Swedish person i got shocked when i found out that these were swedish inventions and weren't used all over the world. I have Used these my whole life and have never seen a household without them. Very weird

[@1Lightdancer]

A friend gave me one several years ago, and I love them! I've purchased several locally and a multi pack online. My kitchen backslash is Subway tile, so I punched a hole in one and hang it between uses. I just gave my 18 year old granddaughter who's headed to college one with a cute pattern for her dorm room, and she is excited to use it!

[@MomCanFixIt]

That is awesome!

[@bodan1196]

Wettex is the brand name that the inventor gave it, so yes, it is indeed the original. Already at the time of invention, 1949, the english language was "hip" in Sweden and the name is derived from the english words _wet_ and _textile_ . Wet-tex.

[@MomCanFixIt]

Oh that's cool! I didn't know that!

[@gindrinkersline3285]

@@MomCanFixIt It was the inventor Curt Lindquist's wife Margareta Ellsén who came up with the name " Wettex". Another interesting thing is that NASA used the Wettex as insulation material on one space flight because it absorbed moisture. It was later discontinued due to it being a fire hazard. Greetings from Sweden! 🙂

[@icantdecide111]

This is a good Christmas gift idea for those random family members that you never know what to get 😂 thanks for sharing! Definitely going to try these out!

[@MomCanFixIt]

Haha, yeah, it could be a good gift!

[@Tony-wu4wk]

In Sweden that would be the equivalent of giving someone toilet paper as a Christmas gift😂

[@lotusgardencounselling5949]

Thanks for this. I bought the 80/20 composition and they barely lasted a month. I’m on the hunt for the 70/30 composition and am hoping I have better results 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@loves2spin2]

I have some and love them. The very BEST use, though, IMO, is that you can get a clean one wet, squeeze out the water (don't wring) and clean mirrors and glass with it! No need to dry or anything. No streaking. No lint! And if it gets a little grubby, just rinse it out and squeeze it and continue.

[@MomCanFixIt]

Oh nice! I haven't used them for that!

[@mddell58]

I used to try, years ago, to use Handi-Wipes. Nope. Didn't really have any real absorbing power. I never liked them.

[@ritahealy6757]

I have skoy scrubs for years. They never seem to end

[@Catbooks]

If you're in the US and have a Trader Joe's, they sell a 5-pack for $4. Great deal! I wasn't sold on them until I tried them out, because I don't feel good using microfibre clothes and contributing to all the micro plastics in our waters. But I like them a lot! Easy to get counters and other surfaces dry, which a regular sponge can't do, and they dry fast.

[@MomCanFixIt]

Oh thanks for the Trader Joe's tip! They really are so nice to use!

[@avemaria7008]

we used them daily, it clean all surfaces including the dust on the plants

[@mddell58]

BTW, I'd LOVE to know what you think NOW of the scrubber/clothes you ordered. (You only had them for maybe two days when you did this video. I'm on a VERY low budget, so need great deals, but, I'm 60+ & I've definitely learned that buy cheap MAY mean getting cheap, low cost items that do not last. I sure don't need that! Thanks, again.

[@MomCanFixIt]

It's been 2.5 years since I filmed this video and I've used the scrubbers a lot! They really do work well and they wash up well in the clothes washer and dryer. I've started using brush more often though (not sure why, just change of habit). And I actually JUST replaced the Swedish dishcloths in this video so they lasted around 2 years of daily use (impressive!)

[@ivyrose779]

The biggest problem I’ve had trying to transition away from paper towels is that I have pets and I can’t keep cloths from collecting hair. You’d think you can just wash them but even several wash and dry cycles doesn’t get all the hair off. I know certain material is way worse about attracting and holding onto lint and hair than others. How do the Swedish dish cloths fair in this area?

[@MomCanFixIt]

Swedish dish cloths definitely don't hold pet hair like microfiber does. I have a dog who sheds everywhere and haven't had any problems with these.

[@MelindaAugustina]

Glad you asked this question. I'm also going to sew a few together to make them larger and I think this will help, too.

[@carolstella6776]

I love these but my husband hates them! He says they are way too small for his big hands! I may have to invest in larger ones, if I can find them. I love the fact that they don’t leave streaks on my black granite countertops, and they dry fast.

[@sleeplessinchicago9082]

I have the same issue. My husband likes paper towels. I am planning to use both; at least the use of paper towels will be drastically reduced.

[@leomn2075]

I hate the way most towels get oily after a while, which inhibits absorption. I was wondering about if it releases oil during washing.

[@mddell58]

I'm pretty sure that BLEACH should not be used with/on these. BLEACH will usually disintegrate (melt) the material these are comprised of. I'm going to purchase some of these. So, if anyone knows a great deal for a small (bulk) deal, please let me know. Great details in your video here. 👍 😃

[@MomCanFixIt]

Yes, I agree, I think avoiding bleach is probably a good idea with these! They wash up really well with just laundry detergent in the clothes washer.

[@sleeplessinchicago9082]

I wash my Swedish dishcloths in the washer. Love it.

[@AnnieTaylorChen]

Have you tried Swedish sink scraper? I don't know its "official" name, but it's so handy to scoop all your fruit and vegetables peels in the sink, let water sieve through, then throw the remaining on the scraper to the trash can or use them as compost. One of the greatest kitchen design for everyday life.

[@MomCanFixIt]

Oh, I have not tried that! Now I'm curious. 😀

[@brochacho6355]

Tossing into laundry. I use fragrance free 7th Gen fabric softeners in dryer. Can these go into dryer with my laundry and the fabric softener? Wool balls suck for anyone who suggest I use those over fabric softener 😊

[@MomCanFixIt]

I use wool balls LOL. I would imagine the softener might mess with the absorbency eventually but it probably doesn't matter that much.

[@oldblackstock2499]

Imo, it feels slightly rubbery. I just opened the package and only used it a few times so far.

[@nancybarone1088]

These are amazing!!!!

[@Jules-740]

What advantage does this have over cotton terrycloth or barmop?

[@MomCanFixIt]

It dries much faster, so less likely to get stinky. Also it's very absorbent. It's really a hybrid between a sponge and a cloth.

[@Jules-740]

@@MomCanFixIt Oh ok. I never have problems with my cotton cloths getting stinky IF i just wring them out really well and hang them to dry. But if you have family who isn't good at wringing out the cotton clothes well then i think having these swedish dish clothes would be very helpful. 👍 Thank you!

[@stst77]

@@Jules-740if they only last 1-2 years, then they aren’t worth it. I have some cotton cloths that are faded but have literally lasted 30 YEARS and are still going . Plus they don’t dry in weird shapes or need to be soaked in water to be useable. They are always ready to use, easy to fold and put away and I don’t think they take too long to dry. I never reuse a cloth after using. After using, they are washed and I like to leave them at least 1 day on the clothes line for the sun to kill off any bacteria but if i needed them sooner, they will be dry in an hour or less. Another thing with my cotton cloths is they don’t smell unlike other cloths i have had especially the microfiber ones that do pick up smells. Smells wash out of cotton really well. Another thing is the swedish cloths can’t handle bleach but cotton can. If someone is sick, I like using bleach as a sterilizer as i wash dishes. If I clean up something really dirty, i like to use some bleach on my cleaning cloths but you can’t do that with the Swedish cloths. Cotton is much more hardy. I’m not gentle with my cloths but my cotton ones last for decades, other fabrics have to be soon replaced .

[@kokonatryrygoo]

Could these be used as a hand towel for the bathroom?

[@MomCanFixIt]

No, they're more like a sponge than a towel.

[@kokonatryrygoo]

@@MomCanFixIt Thank you 🙂

[@MariaFR12]

​@@MomCanFixItCan I dry wet dishes with them?

[@pieceofpeace35]

How do you wash it in the microwave? Do you put it in just a bowl of water for 1 minute?

[@sharminebrahim1687]

Costco is selling them now!

[@MomCanFixIt]

I saw that!! I was so excited! LOL

[@aldakendall4921]

I just picked up a pack

[@peacelovejoyandhappiness]

@@aldakendall4921are you guys enjoying them so far? What are your thoughts? What do you use them on? Are they worth the money?

[@marlennecastillo7755]

They made a big sizes

[@blis335]

Where to buy them

[@nickb5091]

Would these hold up well in the shower to use as a washcloth?

[@MomCanFixIt]

Hmm I guess they could hold up as a washcloth since your body is probably less rough than dishes... But it would feel strange to me. It would feel like washing your body with a sponge.

[@bodan1196]

I don't know if it is just the fact that I have since childhood associated this with its use in the kitchen, cleaning up spills etc, that the idea of using it in the shower feels... unexpected. But !!! I would then really recommend that you wash it thoroughly after *each* use, as when you use it in the shower, it will not just be in contact with your easilly washed hands, but more "all over the place"?

[@stst77]

You need to get a nylon wash ball or back scrubber towel for a wash cloth. The nylon towels last a long time compared to the wash balls that unravel and lose their shape but some people just prefer the ball shape to the towel shape. These are inexpensive, are netted so they dry quickly preventing bacterial growth, and best of all they really foam up the soap well. I like the long towel shaped ones because you can reach all of your back perfectly with them. Also their surface is a little rough to exfoliate dead skin cells, sweat and grime. They are the only thing I use for a wash cloth. I love them.

[@carmenmartinez2882]

@@stst77 Nylon is not biodegradable which is part of what we’re trying to do here, use loofa to scrub dead skin, works really good. As far as bubbles I also use biodegradable plant base soap which doesn’t bubble the same but cleans just as good and better for the skin not to mention the planet.

[@stst77]

@@carmenmartinez2882 unless you own a loofah plant, buying loofah “sponges “ gets expensive for regular people and inconvenient because they must be replaced often. My nylon long cloth I can’t tell you how many years I have been using it and it’s no where near needing to be thrown away yet. It lasts MUCH longer than my cotton towels which I rotate daily so an individual towel is only been used once a week or less but don’t hold up like my nylon cloth that is used daily. I have used loofah in the past and if I could afford it I would probably only use them once but if I really stretched it a week would be the most because I live in a hot humid climate and loofah molds easily, nylon cloth doesn’t. However if I had a loofah plant that was abundantly producing where I could go pick a sponge every day I’d agree that would be a nice choice.

[@ConureWest]

Hair and dust does not stick to them!!

[@MomCanFixIt]

Are you saying that's a good thing or a bad thing? I would say hair and dust doesn't stick to a Swedish dishcloth like microfiber, but it's about the same as a sponge would.

[@ConureWest]

@@MomCanFixItit's a great thing! I wipe a dusty area and rinse the cloth. Hair and dust rinse completely off! It's fantastic!

[@Xanduur]

The reason very little bacteria grows on them is because they’re so thin and they dry out fast. The exact same reason a McDonalds hamburger patty won’t grow mold on it if you let it sit out in the air at room temperature.

[@MomCanFixIt]

Yes, that's a good point!

[@carmenmartinez2882]

You can have very thin nylon or polyester shirt, sweat a little and see how much it smells, gross. The reason is because they’re natural fibers, it doesn’t matter much the thickness in dish rags, that’s why cotton T-shirts won’t smell as much as synthetic ones.

[@emgeezef]

Papaya costs $54, and they just swish dish cloths