Sponge vs. Dish Cloth

It never sat well with me the thought of how much trash we throw out and how it ends up polluting the world we live in. I try to live a green and sustainable lifestyle; it's been on and off I admit. But I'm giving it a go again because I think it's important do our part to salvage our home. Last week, I decided to replace my sponge with a dish towel. I'm starting off small, but sometimes that's all it takes, doesn't it?

Now let's talk sponges. Most likely they've made themselves at home near your sink, one of the germiest places in the kitchen. They're wet most of the time, becoming a breeding ground for germs and health hazards. So it's recommended that you replace sponges every week or two! That's a lot of money going out for new sponges, and a lot of trash might I add. 

And now this dish towel. 

But like sponges, they can accumulate germs just the same. The good thing about this is that it dries fast, it can be reused time after time and it saves money. Just throw it in the wash with the rest of your kitchen linen. No more smelly sponges or wasted dollars replacing them! 

The towel I'm using is actually a cut out of a flour sack. Its material is a lot like muslin: a loose cotton weave, but strong and sturdy nonetheless. These last longer than sponges. So much longer, making it a more economical and environmentally friendly option for washing those pesky dishes.