These marvelously absorbent Swedish dish cloths are a wonder in the kitchen, quickly drying surfaces and leaving surfaces virtually streak-free. Also wonderful for wiping down stainless steel, car cleaning, exterior cleaning or soaking up extra big messes, the list is endless. It's also perfect for placing damp, under a cutting board for a slip resistant cutting surface! Absorbent - they absorb up 15 times their weight in water.Dries quickly - more sanitary than spongesEasy to clean - machine-washable, dishwasher washable (top rack) Eco-friendly & durable - Made of 70 % cellulose and 30% cotton and compostable after they’ve served their purpose. With proper care they will last between 7-12 months:1. DISHWASHER: placing them in the top rack of your dishwasher.2. MACHINE: Any temperature. DO NOT TUMBLE DRY. Hang dry only.