With their easy-to-assemble-furniture and no-nonsense decluttering tips, Swedes know a thing or two about practical and stylish living. And the kitchen is no exception. Introducing the absorbent, compostable dish towel that’s way less wasteful than regular paper towels (think: it can be machine washed up to 50 times). And guess what, vänner? (Ahem, that’s friends in Swedish.) And thanks to Amazon Prime Day, this workhorse from Walker Essentials is now $12, down from $30 for a pack of 10.
When my husband and I first moved to New York City from Europe, we were blown away by the variety of choices at the grocery store. I had never seen so many different types of kale! Even the household items aisle was full of fun surprises—specifically the crazy paper towel options. I’ll never forget when my mother-in-law visited and gushed over the tear-a-square roll we’d bought (I think it might have been her favorite thing she saw on her trip).
But after our initial enthusiasm over the many different types of towels died down, we realized that we were going through a lot of rolls every month. Our habit of reaching for one for every minor spill (hey, I’m a messy cook) was both expensive and wasteful. The solution? Going back to a Swedish household staple that’s super absorbent, easy to clean and compostable.
The Swedish dish towel works like a sponge but it’s way better at mopping up liquid, cleaning dishes and drying countertops. The packaging claims that it can be washed in the washing machine or in the top rack of your dishwasher up to 50 times. (I can’t confirm those numbers, but I can definitely vouch for how efficient it is.) It’s better for the environment, too, since it’s naturally biodegradable.
