dish cloths

Sink-side wipes

Dish cloths are small pieces of absorbent fabric used for washing dishes, wiping counters, and general kitchen cleanup.

They differ from dish towels, which are typically larger and used for drying rather than scrubbing.

Most households keep several in rotation, since they need frequent washing to prevent bacterial buildup.

Grab a fresh dish cloth from under the sink.

Related

fabrics · drying · drying rack · sponges · absorption · cleaning · microfiber · dishtowel · hand towels · scrubbing · sanitizing · napkins · cotton · linen · launderable · rags · absorbent · household

Opposites
material/disposability

dish clothspaper towels

Absorbent disposable sheets

paper napkins · wet wipes

function/purpose

dish clothstable runners

Decorative strips for tables

cleaning method

dish clothsdishwasher

Appliance that cleans cookware

scrub brush · steel wool · scouring pad · pressure washer

Family

dish, cloth, dishes, dished, dishing, dishy, cloths, clothe, clothed

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G