The 5 Best Eco-Friendly Swedish DishCloths
Though it may seem surprising to some, cleaning and organizing our house is something we look forward to. I know that a lot of people view it as a chore. We, however, look at it as a chance to clear our house as well as our minds. It has a calming, almost therapeutic effect. It gives us great satisfaction to keep our nest clean.
Now that this one is going to be inhabited by a small little birdie, it is even more necessary to keep everything hygienic and in order. We have tried our best to highlight the best cleaning supplies and organization methods on this blog. Today we are going to look at something that you should definitely consider keeping in your arsenal.
There is a good chance that you may not have heard of these but you may have seen or used them. They are really common but some people are not aware of what they are called. If you are in that position then let us introduce you to Swedish Dishcloths! They are amazing reusable dishcloths with superior absorption capability that are must-haves in any kitchen.
So without further ado, today we are going to look at the best eco-friendly Swedish dishcloths available to you on Amazon. But before we dive into buying them, let us understand what they are about.
What Is A Swedish Dishcloth?
Swedish dishcloth is made from a particular material which has a composition of 70% wood cellulose and 70% cotton. It was first made by a Swedish engineer in 1949 and hence the name.
Swedish Dishcloths have amazing soaking capabilities like a sponge. The cloth can hold approximately 20 times its own weight in water. A great way to think of this ability is that one Swedish dishcloth will hold approximately the same water as 20 paper towels of the same size. You can rest assured that any spills are going to be made short work of using these.
They also rank highly on ease of use. The dishcloths have a very unique texture that increases surface area without feeling rough or coarse. They are lint-free, non-abrasive, and hypoallergenic. Once you are done with a piece of cloth, you can leave it to dry and it will do so quickly, without leaving behind any smells. You can just chuck them into the washing machine once you are done to rinse them out. Just one of these, if used sparingly, can be reused many times to replace an entire roll of paper towels. Now those are some savings that we love to hear about.
They are also amazingly eco friendly. They are made from all-natural materials that degrade naturally. The dishcloths are even printed with water-soluble ink. They are 100% compostable in home composts as well as industrial composts. It is frankly amazing how engineering can really contribute towards a greener and more sustainable planet.
Another appeal for these is the various designs you can get them in. Since they were invented by a Swedish scientist, the earliest incarnations had nordic designs. That tradition has mostly continued. Today you get amazing designs that try to emulate ancient nordic art. We have picked our favorites out of the bunch. We are sure you will enjoy them too!
Since most of the eco-friendly Swedish dishcloths on the market share the same qualities, picking one comes down to personal preferences for aesthetics and design. We have made sure that the properties mentioned above are applicable to every one of the dishcloths recommended below. We have picked the ones that we like the most based on brand value, overall design, and price.
Skoy Cloth – 4 Pack – Eco-Friendly Swedish Dishcloth
This one comes in a pack with a bunch of colors of one with a bunch of flowers on them. They even have a straight plain white version. We personally like the flower print. This one is made chlorine-free, unbleached, and non-GMO. They degrade in the compost in 5 weeks. This is an authentic Swedish Dishcloth. A German company bought the original Swedish company 20 years ago and now they are imported from Germany.
Homeries Swedish Dishcloth for Kitchen
These come in packs of 12. There is a mixed option or you can get the colors red, blue, green, purple, and yellow on their own. They have different textures on the front and the back for use in different situations. They offer great value for a 12 pack and you can expect them to last you the whole year.
SUPERSCANDI Swedish Dishcloths
These have the amazing Nordic designs that we were talking about. They come in packs of 3,5, 6 or 10. You can either get them with the prints or in plain color. We really like the printed ones. The wood is sourced from FSC certified forests in the EU which makes them very sustainable.
Mixed Llama Set of 4 Cloths Swedish Dishcloths
Do we have to justify why we have these on this list? Llamas are amazingly cute. We love hanging these around the kitchen just to show them off. It is just amazing that they also pull double duty by being excellent cleaning cloths. The artwork has a chill, almost zen-like vibes that we adore.
DII Swedish Dishcloths
If llamas are not your thing, first of all, you need to do some soul searching (jk). Secondly, this pack has so many nature designs along with other prints like a kitchen scene, or a bunch of chickens that you will definitely find something that gels with you. To put the cherry on top, they are Amazon’s choice for Swedish Dishcloths so you know you are paying for quality.
So those were our favorite eco-friendly Swedish Dishcloths. We would like to think that we introduced this wonderful kitchen accessory to at least some people who were not aware of them. In case you happen to pick some from the list or any others you come across after reading our list, let us know in the comments. We would love to know about your experience!
Love,
Scooch and Steve
