Kitchen Sponge And Dishcloth Care Routine For A Cleaner Kitchen And Less Waste

Dishcloths can quickly become breeding grounds for bacteria when left warm and balled up between uses, becoming breeding grounds. Here is an effective solution.

Switch out those nasty sponges for Swedish dish cloths which can absorb 15x their weight in water and dry fast to reduce bacterial growth and any musty kitchen smells.

Dishwasher & Dryer

Cleaning up everyday messes requires more than paper towels or sponges alone – each year in America alone we generate over 3 tons of waste paper towel waste!

But Swedish dishcloths aren’t only more efficient, they’re also sustainable, eco-friendly and long-term cleaners – not to mention packing an impressive cleaning power without chemical cleaners!

Sponge cloths absorb up to 15 times their weight in water, making them highly efficient for cleaning up messes. Hygienically speaking, they’re more hygienic than traditional sponges (which tend to collect bacteria when left wet for prolonged periods), thus significantly speeding up drying times compared to regular sponges which may smell musty after several uses. By regularly rinsing and hanging your dishcloth after use you remove bacteria breeding grounds – and reduce costs over time too! By permanently banishing sponges permanently while saving money over time as you do this!

Oven & Stovetop

Cleaning off food and grease residue quickly is key to keeping marks from appearing on your stove top and decreasing dirt accumulation under your oven, which could compromise performance or pose a fire hazard.

Dependent upon the type of stove you own, cleaning requirements will likely vary accordingly. Glass cooktops can typically be easily wiped down with warm water and soap while gas stoves may require deeper and more frequent cleaning to deal with spills and stubborn stains.

Vinegar can be an effective degreaser for your stovetop, yet gentle enough for most types of cooking surfaces. If your stovetop is particularly greasy or dirty, try creating a paste using baking soda and vinegar instead – be sure to rinse and dry the surface afterward to maintain optimal performance from both. Keeping your oven and stove clean may extend its lifespan while improving performance overall.

Countertops & Sink

Without proper cleaning between uses, sponges, dish rags or scrub brushes become breeding grounds for harmful microorganisms that could spread to food or the sink surface.

Recent research by researchers revealed that kitchen sponges contained billions of bacteria – more germs than toilet seats or refrigerator door handles! That is due to the moisture, dirt and debris trapped within their fibers that they trap and hold onto.

Therefore, it’s essential that the appropriate tool be used and washed regularly for each task. Paper towels may be more efficient at wiping up large puddles of sour milk than using your sponge; but for even faster and easier results try switching to Swedish dishcloths that are super absorbent, quick-drying and durable (saving up to 34 rolls annually!). Or switch for traditional sponge and dish rag options altogether by simply washing regularly between uses and laying it flat to dry!

Floors

When washing dishes, wiping surfaces or cleaning up messes, only use clean and properly-sanitized sponges. Sponge can harbor millions of bacteria (Salmonella, E coli and Campylobacter), which could potentially spread across food preparation areas by being wiped with them after being washed or rinsed – leading to cross-contamination between surfaces in your kitchen and elsewhere in your home.

Use of an eco-friendly Swedish dishcloth (aka sponge cloth) as a replacement for paper towels or plastic sponges can reduce waste in your home and support a more sustainable lifestyle. These reusable kitchen towels are soft, absorbent, fast drying, durable and compostable – an eco-friendly kitchen towel you can feel good about using.

Reason #2 is another easy one! Although, when compared with Reason 1, these cute kitchen essentials might seem “soft,” or fluffy; we can all agree that our everyday kitchen tools should be beautiful – that’s why I love the bright and colorful options available for these must-have kitchen tools! Plus they’re easy to take care of; simply rinse after every use before throwing it in the laundry or hanging up to dry!