How do I clean, dry, and care for them so they last?Updated 3 days ago
TL;DR: Rinse and wring your Swedish Dishcloth after each use, then hang or lay flat to air-dry. Sanitise weekly in the dishwasher, by boiling, or on a gentle 30°C machine wash. Each cloth lasts about 3 months of daily use, then composts at end of life.
Last reviewed: April 2026
How do I clean Swedish Dishcloths after each use?
Rinse thoroughly. Run under water until it runs clear of food and cleaner residue.
Squeeze out water. Don't twist or wring hard. That breaks the fibres down faster.
Air-dry properly. Hang over a tap, lay flat on the edge of the sink, or peg on a hook. Avoid scrunching it up damp.
How do I sanitise Swedish Dishcloths?
✓ Dishwasher
Place on the top rack and run your normal cycle with dishes. Easiest option if you already run the dishwasher daily.
✓ Boil
Submerge in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, lift out with tongs, squeeze gently, and hang to air-dry. Fastest deep sanitise.
✓ Gentle machine wash
Machine wash at 30°C with Sensitive Laundry Liquid. No bleach. No fabric softener. No tumble dryer. Air-dry flat to keep its shape.
How long do Swedish Dishcloths last?
Lifespan
Each cloth lasts up to 3 months of daily use. Rotate through the 4-pack and you'll get roughly a year before you need to restock.
⚠ Time to replace
Thinning, tearing, loss of absorbency, or a lingering smell that won't rinse out. Cut the worn cloth into strips and add to compost, then start the next one in the pack.
✓ Compostable end of life
Made from 70% cellulose and 30% cotton with no synthetic plastics or microfibres. When the cloth wears out, cut it into strips and add to your home compost or green waste bin. Breaks down naturally within 24 weeks. No microplastic shedding.
Need a fresh set?
A 4-pack of Swedish Dishcloths gives you roughly a year of reusable, compostable cloths.
For machine washing
Sensitive Laundry Liquid is gentle on cellulose fibres so it won't break the cloth down faster.
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