Vancouver Island Swedish Dish Cloth
Bring a little piece of the West Coast into your kitchen with the Vancouver Island Inlet Swedish Dishcloth from Nature Bee. Featuring a scenic Vancouver Island-inspired design, this reusable kitchen cloth is an absorbent alternative to disposable paper towels and synthetic sponges.
Made from wood cellulose and repurposed cotton, it softens when wet, absorbs up to 20 times its weight in liquid and dries quickly between uses. It is perfect for wiping counters, washing dishes, cleaning up spills and tackling everyday household messes.
Vancouver Island Swedish Dishcloth
This practical kitchen cloth features Nature Bee’s Vancouver Island Inlet pattern, making it both a useful household essential and a thoughtful gift for people who love Vancouver Island, British Columbia and the West Coast.
Nature Bee Swedish dishcloths are designed in Victoria, BC and printed with water-based inks using GOTS-approved dyes. The cloth contains no polyester or plastic fibres.
A Reusable Alternative to Paper Towel
One Nature Bee Swedish dishcloth can replace up to 17 rolls of paper towel over its usable life. Simply rinse or wash the cloth after cleaning, allow it to air dry and reuse it again whenever needed.
Absorbs Up to 20 Times Its Weight
The combination of wood cellulose and cotton creates a highly absorbent cloth that can soak up spills while remaining durable enough for dishes, counters and general cleaning.
Quick Drying and Naturally Odour Resistant
Unlike a thick traditional dish rag, a Swedish dishcloth dries quickly when hung or laid flat. Allowing it to dry completely between uses helps keep it fresh and extends its lifespan.
Why You’ll Love It
- Features a Vancouver Island Inlet design
- Absorbs up to 20 times its weight in liquid
- One cloth can replace up to 17 rolls of paper towel
- Made from 70% wood cellulose and 30% cotton waste
- Contains no polyester or plastic fibres
- Reusable, washable and quick drying
- Compostable at the end of its useful life
- Dishwasher and washing-machine safe
- Designed in Victoria, British Columbia
- A practical Vancouver Island or Canadian gift
How to Use
- Wet the dry cloth with water to make it soft and flexible.
- Squeeze out any excess water.
- Use it to wipe counters, wash dishes, absorb spills or clean household surfaces.
- Rinse thoroughly after use.
- Hang or lay flat to air dry.
For richly coloured spills that may stain, dampen the cloth before cleaning and rinse it promptly afterward.
How to Wash Your Swedish Dishcloth
Dishwasher: Place the cloth securely on the top rack, run a normal cycle and remove it to air dry.
Washing machine: Wash with like colours on a normal cycle, then hang to dry.
Boiling water: Submerge the cloth in boiling water for approximately five minutes. Carefully remove it, rinse with cool water and hang to dry.
Do not tumble dry. High dryer heat may damage or shrink the natural cellulose fibres.
Product Details
- Design: Vancouver Island Inlet
- Quantity: One Swedish dishcloth
- Size: Approximately 17 × 19 cm (6.75 × 7.5 in)
- Materials: 70% wood cellulose and 30% cotton waste
- Ink: Water-based ink with GOTS-approved dyes
- Designed in: Victoria, British Columbia
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the cloth feel stiff when it is dry?
This is normal for plant-based cellulose fibres. The dishcloth becomes soft and flexible as soon as it is wet.
How long does a Swedish dishcloth last?
With regular washing and proper drying, one cloth can last for several months and potentially up to a year. Its lifespan depends on how frequently and heavily it is used.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Yes. Place it securely on the top rack and allow it to air dry after the wash cycle.
Is it compostable?
Yes. The cloth is made entirely from wood cellulose and cotton and can be composted at the end of its useful life. Remove any non-compostable packaging and follow your local composting guidelines.
Is it made in Canada?
Nature Bee identifies its Swedish dishcloth patterns as designed in Victoria, British Columbia. It should be described as a Canadian-designed product rather than claiming the physical cloth is manufactured in Canada.
Where can I buy Vancouver Island Swedish dishcloths?
Shop online from Local Boom for shipping across Canada or visit our gift shop in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver.