Fun and easy to make, dishcloths and washcloths can be whipped together in a few hours from scrap yarn you may have lying around the house. We can never have too many of them, as they’re as handy for ...

Woman wiping down kitchen table with a dishcloth - maruco/Shutterstock If you are trying to cut back on your paper towel use, perhaps you have stumbled across Swedish dishcloths. Whether you're using ...

The humble dish towel is often overlooked but undoubtedly a kitchen essential. However, when there’s a spill in the kitchen, dish towels disappoint since they’re not super absorbent. Because of this, ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Ellen Airhart Ellen Airhart wrote about emergency preparedness and sanitation.

TAKANBABE, Miyazaki -- An 81-year-old woman here has made 165 pairs of colorful socks and 160 crochet dishcloths that she hopes will help keep victims of October's Typhoon Hagibis warm this winter. "I ...

Invented by a Swedish engineer in 1949, the dishcloths are reusable, biodegradable and ultra-affordable, not to mention highly effective. These dishcloths, which normally retail for over $20 are ...