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I’ve heard a lot about Swedish dishcloths. As with so many things Scandinavian, there seems to be the underlying assumption that if it’s Swedish (or Norwegian, or Danish, or Finnish), it’s probably ...

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I use a microfiber dishcloth instead of a sponge, and I put it in the laundry each day or so to ensure a fresh cloth all the time. I also put my sink drainer, the plastic bin I keep tools in and the ...