July 02, 2023 • Dawn Rees

Why You Should Make the Switch from Paper Towels to Swedish Dishcloths

When it comes to tackling messes in the kitchen and cleaning up spills, most of us think of paper towel as our go-to resource. But while paper towels may seem like the easy, convenient solution, the truth is that there is a better, more sustainable and economical way to tackle cleaning the kitchen and home, by making the switch to Swedish dishcloths.

Rapidly becoming an attractive alternative to traditional paper towels, Swedish dishcloths (eco sponge cloths) are highly absorbent, reusable, and surprisingly stylish.

We’ll explore the benefits of switching to Swedish dishcloths and share some helpful shopping tips so you can make the right choice for you.

What Are Swedish Dishcloths and How Do They Work?

Swedish dishcloths are eco-friendly cleaning cloths made from cellulose and cotton blended materials. This super absorbent, reusable cleaning cloth can take care of all kinds of kitchen and bathroom messes, as well as general spills around the house. Unlike paper towels, Swedish dishcloths are designed to be reused. This means that once dirty, they can simply be thrown in the washing machine (on a cool cycle) and reused many times over!

Plus, a single cloth can usually last up to nine months, which makes them much more cost effective than paper towels.

It’s also worth noting that Swedish dishcloths are designed to be a healthier option for your family; free from toxins, plastics, bleaches and other potentially harmful ingredients. And, what’s more, it’s hard to deny how attractive these cloths are. Available in a range of colorful modern patterns and prints, these home accessories can actually help to add a touch of style to your kitchen or bathroom.

The Benefits of Making the Switch to Swedish Dishcloths

Convenience: Swedish dishcloths can be reused multiple times, which means no more running to the store every week to buy paper towels. You have one convenient and eco-friendly alternative that is sure to save you time and money.
Economical: Swedish dishcloths are a lot more economical than traditional paper towels, both in terms of cost and longevity. A single cloth can last up to nine months – far more than a roll of paper towels – and at around $4 to $9 a cloth (much heaper when you by a multi-pack), the cost savings quickly add up.
Environmentally Friendly: Conventional paper towels are simply too hard on the environment. Production of the paper waste alone creates millions of trees to be cut down and contributes to a much larger waste hoop than their reusable counterparts, even rcyled paper towels use huges amoutns of water. Swedish dishcloths produce no additional trash and can be composted when they are no longer useable.
Sustainability : Swedish dishcloths are completely sustainable form they w traditioanl way thery are made to end of life. Long after paper towels have been thrown away these eco sponge cloths can still be reused. They’re 100% biodegradable when they eventually reach their maximum use and can be composted to recudign the amoutn of wate your home produces. A Swedidh dish cloths takes 2- 6 weekd to reaturn to the eartth.
Healthier: It’s much healthier to use a reusable cloth than a paper towel when it comes to cleaning up messes around your home. Conventional paper towels and plastic sponges are manufactured can contain many toxins or bleaches, petroleum products that can contaminate food or potentially endanger your family’s health. On the other hand, Swedish dishcloths are free from harsh chemicals, making them much safer to use.

Tips for Shopping for Your Swedish Dishcloths

When tackling messes in the kitchen and cleaning up spills, most of us think of paper towels as our go-to resource. But while paper towels may seem like the easy, convenient solution, the truth is that there is a better, more sustainable and economical way to tackle cleaning teh kitchen and home by making the switch to Swedish dishcloths.

Rapidly becoming an attractive alternative to traditional paper towels, Swedish dishcloths are highly absorbent, reusable, and surprisingly stylish.

We'll explore the benefits of switching to Swedish dishcloths and share some helpful shopping tips so you can make the right choice for you.

What Are Swedish Dishcloths and How Do They Work?

Swedish dishcloths are eco-friendly cleaning cloths made from cellulose and cotton blended materials. This super absorbent, reusable cleaning cloth can take care of all kinds of kitchen and bathroom messes, as well as general spills around the house. Unlike paper towels, Swedish dishcloths are designed to be reused. This means that once dirty, they can be thrown in the washing machine (on a cool cycle) and reused many times over! Plus, a single cloth can usually last up to nine months, which makes them much more cost-effective than paper towels.

It's also worth noting that Swedish dishcloths are designed to be a healthier option for your family, free from toxins, plastics, bleaches and other potentially harmful ingredients. And, what's more, it's hard to deny how attractive these clothes are. Available in a range of colourful modern patterns, these home accessories can add a touch of style to your kitchen or bathroom.

The Benefits of Making the Switch to Swedish Dishcloths

Convenience: Swedish dishcloths can be reused multiple times, meaning no more running to the store weekly to buy paper towels. You have one convenient and eco-friendly alternative that is sure to save you time and money.
Economical: Swedish dishcloths are much more economical than traditional paper towels, both in cost and longevity. A single cloth can last up to nine months – far more than a roll of paper towels – and at around $4 to $9 a cloth (much cheaper when you buy a multi-pack), the cost savings quickly add up.
Environmentally Friendly: Conventional paper towels are too hard on the environment. Production of paper waste alone creates millions of trees to be cut down and contributes to a much larger waste hoop than their reusable counterparts; even recycled paper towels use huge amounts of water. Swedish dishcloths produce no additional trash and can be composted when they are no longer usable.
Sustainability: Swedish dishcloths are completely sustainable from the w the traditional way they are made to end of life. These eco-sponge cloths can still be reused long after paper towels have been thrown away. They're 100% biodegradable when they eventually reach their maximum use and can be composted to reduce the amount of waste your home produces. A Swedish dish cloth takes 2- 6 weeks to return to the earth.
Healthier: Using a reusable cloth's much more beneficial than a paper towel when cleaning up messes around your home. Conventional paper towels and plastic sponges are manufactured can contain many toxins or bleaches, and petroleum products that can contaminate food or potentially endanger your family's health. On the other hand, Swedish dishcloths are free from harsh chemicals, making them much safer.

Tips for Shopping for Your Swedish Dishcloths

When choosing Swedish dishcloths for your home, there are a few things you'll want to keep in mind:

Material - Look for Swedish dishcloths made from cellulose and cotton blended fabrics. Synthetic materials may be less expensive, but they don't have the same absorbency AND may contain unhealthy chemicals.
Style - Swedish dishcloths come in a range of colourful modern patterns and styles. Choose one that fits your kitchen or bathroom decor and adds style to your space. Weight These dishcloths should weigh around 5-10 grams each. Be aware that heavier cloths may be less absorbent.

In Conclusion

Switching from paper towels to Swedish dishcloths is a great way to minimise waste, save money, and ensure your family's health. With its long use life and attractive modern styles, it's an easy choice once you've weighed the benefits and value of these eco sponge cloths. Be sure to look for dishcloths made from cellulose and cotton blended materials and choose from EKOH's fabulous original and unique prints that fit your kitchen style.

So why not make the switch today?