How to Use dishcloth in a Sentence

dishcloth

noun
  • Spread the seeds across a cutting board, then pat dry with a dishcloth.
    Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2019
  • Start with a fresh dishcloth every day and toss the dirty one in the washing machine and wash in hot water.
    Southern Living, 20 May 2020
  • Kitchen sponges are absorbent but get germy and don’t last, and washable dishcloths can be wimpy.
    Lynn Redmile, Good Housekeeping, 8 Apr. 2020
  • This video from TikTok user @krysgier shows just how easy a Swedish dishcloth is to use.
    Emily Rochotte, Good Housekeeping, 22 Feb. 2023
  • This six-pack of dishcloths comes in a variety of fun patterns.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • One pack of these Swedish dishcloths replaces up to 150 rolls of paper towels.
    Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 13 May 2020
  • Wipe out the inside and buff off any excess oil with a dishcloth or a paper towel, then store in a dry place.
    Julie Harans, Bon Appétit, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Use a clean dishcloth or silicone scrubber to wash each dish, and rinse with warm water.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Use hot water, a gentle dish soap and a sponge or gentle dishcloth to wash the pan until the waxy coating is removed.
    Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Otherwise, rinse greens and drain well; roll in paper towels or a clean dishcloth and place in fridge until ready to use.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Aug. 2023
  • There is nothing bad to say about this ingenious dishcloth.
    Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Perfect for beginners, this knitting set will walk her through how to make six dishcloths. 14.
    Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Introduce a happy dose of color to your kitchen with this cotton dishcloth.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2020
  • These stylish dishcloths make cleaning a little less humdrum.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Start by drying with an absorbent dishcloth, then set the cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over low heat for a few minutes until there’s no trace of moisture.
    Julie Harans, Bon Appétit, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Use warm water to rinse away soap and cleaners completely and dry with a dishcloth to avoid water spots, then return your Dutch oven to storage.
    Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2023
  • With a fresh dishcloth, wipe down your clean waffle maker to remove any moisture before storing it away or returning it to its place on the kitchen counter.
    Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2021
  • The site carries household goods including body wash, hair-care kits and reusable dishcloths.
    Bonnie McCarthy, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2020
  • Scrape dough into prepared bowl, cover with a cotton dishcloth, place in a warm area (about 80 degrees) and let rise until almost doubled, about 60 minutes.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Reduce your dependence on paper towels — reusable dishcloths or rags work just as well for most cleanups.
    Sue McMillin, The Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2019
  • Luckily, these dishcloths pass all three with flying colors.
    Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Eliminate or reduce the need for paper towels with these European-style dishcloths.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Swedish dishcloths — which are more durable than paper towels but just as easy to use — are great reusable options, and retailers like Etsy, Wayfair, and Anthropologie still have them in stock.
    Nina Huang, PEOPLE.com, 21 Apr. 2020
  • Typically made of a biodegradable fabric blend of cotton and cellulose, Swedish dishcloths become soft and foam-like upon being soaked in water.
    Nina Huang, PEOPLE.com, 21 Apr. 2020
  • Apparently, your chance of coming into contact with E. coli actually increases if your mug has been wiped down with the office dishcloth or sponge.
    Emily Price, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2017
  • One Swedish dishcloth can actually replace 17 rolls of paper towels.
    Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, 17 Sep. 2020
  • Reduce your landfill contribution by choosing this greeting card-style dishcloth inspired by Swedish design.
    Christina Montoya Fiedler, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2023
  • These reusable dishcloths are great for quickly cleaning up the small messes like coffee spills or oil splatters, and have a fun strawberry pattern that’ll easily integrate with any existing fruit-centric theme.
    Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 7 Nov. 2023
  • The bundle features eco-friendly, reusable, and biodegradable cleaning tools such as amber glass bottles, an organic cotton dishcloth, natural handmade soap and a beechwood pot-scrubbing brush.
    Elizabeth Sweet, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2020

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