dishcloth
Sink-side fabric square
A dishcloth is a small cloth used for washing dishes or wiping kitchen surfaces.
Unlike a dish towel, which is for drying, a dishcloth gets wet and soapy during use: Hand me the dishcloth so I can wipe down the counter.
Also called a dishrag.
Rub to clean
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
disinfect · degrease · scour · swab · mop · sponge · lather · polish
Basin with drain
- counterFlat service surface
- utensilsTools for eating
- potsVessels for cooking or planting
- pansCriticizes severely
cutlery · glassware · plates · bowls · cups · cookware · stovetop · splatter
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- terryclothLooped absorbent fabric
- muslinPlain-woven cotton cloth
cheesecloth · gauze · woven · knitted · fabric · fiber · mesh · yarn
Free from moisture
- airdryEvaporate moisture naturally
- drainboardRidged sink attachment
- rackFrame for holding items
- evaporateTransition to gaseous state
crisp · dampness · moisture · dehumidify · wring · countertop
wipe
Rub to clean
sanitize · disinfect · degrease · scour · swab · mop · sponge · lather · polish · shine
sink
Basin with drain
pans · cutlery · glassware · plates · bowls · cups · cookware · stovetop · splatter · crumbs
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- terryclothLooped absorbent fabric
muslin · cheesecloth · gauze · woven · knitted · fabric · fiber · mesh · yarn · thread
soak
Saturate with liquid
damp · moist · saturate · blot · sop · wicking · porous · thirsty · drench · towel
dry
Free from moisture
- airdryEvaporate moisture naturally
- drainboardRidged sink attachment
- rackFrame for holding items
evaporate · crisp · dampness · moisture · dehumidify · wring · countertop
- dishwashingscrubber, rinse, suds, drying rack, dishpan
- kitchen linenskitchen towel, tea towel, placemat, placemats, napkin
- kitchen suppliespots, pans, knives, bowls, spatulas
- knitted itemssweater, scarf, hat, sock, mitten
- knitwearsweater, sweaters, cardigan, cardigans, pullover
- crochetafghan, granny square, doily, washcloth, potholder
dishclothsponge
Absorbent cleaning material
steel wool · scrub brush · dish brush · scouring pad · paper towel
dishclothfine linen
High-quality flax textile
lace tablecloth · silk scarf · tablecloth · lace doily · napkin