dish cloth
Fabric for plates
A dish cloth is a small cloth used for washing dishes or wiping kitchen surfaces.
Also spelled as one word: dishcloth.
The term is interchangeable with dishrag, though cloth sounds slightly more refined than rag: Hand me that dish cloth so I can wipe down the counter.
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- terryLooped absorbent cloth
- flannelSoft napped cloth
chamois · muslin · absorbent · porous · wicking · quilted · woven · knit
Small cloth for wet hands
- napkinMealtime wiping cloth
- ragWorn piece of fabric
- tea towelKitchen cloth for drying
- washclothSmall bathing cloth
drying · wiping · linen closet · laundry · kitchen drawer · reusable · everyday
Rub to clean
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
soak · launder · degrease · polish · freshen · suds · soap · detergent
Basin with drain
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
- drying rackFrame for hanging laundry
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
scrub brush · draining · cookware · utensils · splatter · spills · stovetop · washing up
Vigorous abrasive cleaning
- abrasiveRough enough to erode
- bristlesCoarse animal hairs
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- elbow greaseStrenuous physical effort
steel wool · scrub brush · rubbing · buffing · grit · sponge · burnt · residue
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- terryLooped absorbent cloth
flannel · chamois · muslin · absorbent · porous · wicking · quilted · woven · knit · hemp
hand towel
Small cloth for wet hands
washcloth · drying · wiping · linen closet · laundry · kitchen drawer · reusable · everyday
wipe
Rub to clean
disinfect · soak · launder · degrease · polish · freshen · suds · soap · detergent · bleach
sink
Basin with drain
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
- drying rackFrame for hanging laundry
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
sponge · scrub brush · draining · cookware · utensils · splatter · spills · stovetop · washing up · crockery
scouring
Vigorous abrasive cleaning
- abrasiveRough enough to erode
- bristlesCoarse animal hairs
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
elbow grease · steel wool · scrub brush · rubbing · buffing · grit · sponge · burnt · residue · crusted
- clothstowel, washcloth, tea towel, hand towel, kitchen towel
- reusablesreusable bag, reusable bottle, water bottle, shopping bag, tote bag