washrag
Soap's fabric partner
A washrag is a small cloth used for washing the body, typically in the bath or shower.
The term is more common in American English, where it competes with washcloth and the British flannel.
Hand me that washrag so I can wipe my face.
Looped absorbent fabric
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- muslinPlain-woven cotton cloth
- linenFlax-derived textile
flannel · weave · absorbent · textured · threadbare · frayed · worn · damp
Rub to clean
Clean by hard rubbing
- exfoliateRemove outer skin layers
- rubApply friction manually
- abrasiveRough enough to erode
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
friction · elbow grease · buff · polish · pumice · brush · coarse · rough
Microscopic disease agents
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
cleanliness · bacteria · personal care · grooming · freshen · hygienic · mildew · launder
soap
Fatty alkali cleanser
shower · bathtub · soak · scrub · facecloth · sponge · loofah · faucet · steam · tub
terrycloth
Looped absorbent fabric
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- muslinPlain-woven cotton cloth
linen · flannel · weave · absorbent · textured · threadbare · frayed · worn · damp · reusable
wipe
Rub to clean
kitchen · rinse · soapy · damp · dirty · grimy · mess · spill · stain · smudge
scour
Clean by hard rubbing
grit · friction · elbow grease · buff · polish · pumice · brush · coarse · rough · vigor
germs
Microscopic disease agents
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
handwashing · cleanliness · bacteria · personal care · grooming · freshen · hygienic · mildew · launder · replace
washragdrying towel
Cloth for removing wetness
towel · bath towel · bath sheet · hand towel · beach towel