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Dishcloths are typically square, and are usually made of cotton or other fibres.

A dishcloth, dishrag^[1] or in British English a Tea Towel^[2] is used in the kitchen to clean or dry dishes and surfaces. Dishcloths are typically made of cotton or other fibres, such as microfiber, and measure 11" to 13" inches square.^{[citation needed]} Dishcloths used for drying dishes are also known as tea towels.

Microwave disinfection

Dishcloths are often left damp and provide a breeding ground for bacteria. Since the kitchen sink is used to clean food, dishcloths are routinely infected with E. coli and salmonella. In 2007, a study from the Journal of Environmental Health found that putting a damp dishcloth (or sponge) in the microwave for 2 minutes killed 99% of living pathogens.^[3] However, fire departments have subsequently warned people not to do this as it can be a fire hazard, especially if the dishcloth or sponge is not sufficiently wet. Several small fires have been started as a result of people following the advice from the study.

References

^ "DISHRAG | meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary". dictionary.cambridge.org. Retrieved 2020-01-16.
^ "TEA TOWEL| meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary". dictionary.cambridge.org. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
^ "Microwave 'sterilisers' warning". bbc.co.uk. 2007-01-24. Retrieved 2020-01-16.

[1] "DISHRAG | meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary". dictionary.cambridge.org. Retrieved 2020-01-16.

[2] "TEA TOWEL| meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary". dictionary.cambridge.org. Retrieved 2023-11-04.

[3] "Microwave 'sterilisers' warning". bbc.co.uk. 2007-01-24. Retrieved 2020-01-16.

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-A '''dishcloth''' or '''dishrag'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/dishrag|title=DISHRAG {{!}} meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary|website=dictionary.cambridge.org|language=en|access-date=2020-01-16}}</ref> is used in the [[kitchen]] to clean or dry [[Dishware|dish]]es and surfaces. Dishcloths are typically made of [[cotton]] or other fibres, such as [[microfiber]], and measure 11" to 13" inches square.{{citation needed|date=June 2007}} Dishcloths used for drying dishes are also known as tea towels.
+A '''dishcloth''',  '''dishrag'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/dishrag|title=DISHRAG {{!}} meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary|website=dictionary.cambridge.org|language=en|access-date=2020-01-16}}</ref> or in British English a '''Tea Towel'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/tea-towel|title=TEA TOWEL{{!}} meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary|website=dictionary.cambridge.org|language=en|access-date=2023-11-04}} </ref> is used in the [[kitchen]] to clean or dry [[Dishware|dish]]es and surfaces. Dishcloths are typically made of [[cotton]] or other fibres, such as [[microfiber]], and measure 11" to 13" inches square.{{citation needed|date=June 2007}} Dishcloths used for drying dishes are also known as tea towels.
 == Microwave disinfection ==