Swedish tea towels are an economical and environmentally friendly solution to blotting paper and microfiber cloths used in house cleaning
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himI Swedish cloths or tea towels they are an effective, economical and ecological solution for house cleaning. To see them they would seem like normal kitchen sponges, but unlike these, often made with poor materials and in China, they are ultra-absorbent, resistant and biodegradable. They also dry quickly, are hygienic and they don't make mold.
The special Swedish tea towels can replace microfiber sponges, disposable absorbent paper and leather cloths used for cleaning.
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What are Swedish cloths
I Swedish cloths were conceived in 1949 by the Swedish engineer Curt Lindquist, who developed a product that was innovative at the time, made exclusively with plant and biodegradable materials.
The special Swedish tea towels are in fact produced for 70% cellulose and the remaining 30% in cotton, therefore they are completely natural.
Thanks to their formulation, Swedish cloths are not alone resistant, very absorbent and durable, but also ecological and hygienic.
Each tea towel measures approximately 20cm by 17e it can be used for up to twelve months for drying dishes and surfaces and for domestic cleaning, from washing dishes to cleaning the bathroom, glass and tiles.
Characteristics of Swedish cloths
I Swedish cloths possess numerous advantages compared to other similar less sustainable products.
First of all, these dishcloths are highly absorbent and, in about 20 centimeters by 17, they can hold liquids up to 15 times their own weight.
Unlike other products such as paper towels, Swedish tea towels are more durable and they are reusable for up to 10 or even 12 months: in this way, a single cloth can do the job of about 17 rolls of absorbent paper, with a huge saving in terms of money spent and waste production.
Thanks to their particular composition and the fact that they dry quickly after use, Swedish dishcloths ensure greater hygiene than dish sponges, cotton dishcloths and cloths made of other materials: they are less likely to harbor germs and bacteria , are resistant to mold and do not produce bad odors even after numerous uses.
The Swedish tea towels are finally biodegradable and compostable as they are made with completely vegetable and natural materials and free of inks, dyes or other polluting ingredients.
How Swedish house cleaning cloths are used
I Swedish cloths they are extremely versatile and they can replace disposable paper towels, the sponge for washing dishes, the microfibre cloths and the dishcloths for cleaning or drying.
They can be used dry or slightly damp to collect liquids, dry dishes and dishes and clean glass and mirrors without leaving shadows and halos.
Once wet, Swedish cloths can also be used with detergent for wash dishes by hand and to clean all washable surfaces in the house, including bathroom fixtures, taps and tiles.
How to wash and sanitize Swedish tea towels
After use, the Swedish cloths they can be washed by hand, on the upper grill in the dishwasher or washing machine: in this last case, the cloths resist up to 50 washes and do not release polluting particles into the environment, as is the case with microfibre cloths.
Washing cycles should only be performed with detergent and without fabric softener and the cloths should be left to air dry, not in the dryer. Another peculiarity of Swedish tea towels is that they dry particularly quickly.
Whoever owns the microwave can sterilize Swedish cloths thanks by inserting them inside the appliance when they are still wet.
When they are no longer usable, Swedish tea towels can be thrown away in the separate collection of personnel or directly in the compost.
Where to find Swedish cloths
Swedish cloths are produced and sold by various companies including Swedish Wholesale, which sells them in packs of 10 to around 18 euros, the American Wet-it! which sells colorful Swedish tea towels for around $ 6 each and are easily found online on various e-commerce sites.
Although they have been on the market for about 70 years and despite the countless advantages, Swedish tea towels are not very well known and only recently have we started talking about this product, probably also thanks to a greater sensitivity to the environment.
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