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What do you do with wet dishcloths waiting to be washed?

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ThingsCouldBeEasier · 03/08/2026 16:56

Also wet towels. And flannels. We have a wetbag for the bathroom for flannels as we use a lot but it feels like we always have manky old dishcloths hanging around waiting to be washed. I'm sure there must be a better system than our non-system.

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SisSuffragette · 04/08/2026 22:19

OriginalUsername2 · 03/08/2026 17:05

An old washing up bowl under the sink, just chuck them in and wash them all at the weekend.

Exactly this

Abracadabra12345 · 04/08/2026 22:26

Shittyyear2025 · 03/08/2026 16:59

Just bung them in the washing machine until the next load?

Towels go over the bannister to dry then back on hooks. Flannels hang over the shower, they don't get washed every use!

We have exactly the same method!

susiedaisy1912 · 04/08/2026 22:28

orangehandles · 03/08/2026 17:01

They go on the floor in front of the washing machine and are put in the next load.

Same.

Culpeper · 04/08/2026 22:28

They get thrown into drum of washing machine each night, or onto floor in front (utility room), also any tea towels and hand towels.

LoudPlumDog · 07/08/2026 13:35

I have one of those fold up washing buckets that I throw anything wet into. I usually wash whatever is in it every 2-3 days.

Nat6999 · 20/09/2026 04:41

I use Minky super Soak Up Dishcloths that when you wring them out are virtually dry & then pop them on the kitchen radiator to finish off before dumping them in a bag I have in my laundry basket for Dishcloths & tea towels before they go in the washer. When my washer soap dispenser drawer needs to come out to be cleaned I chuck it in the sink & add any Dishcloths that need washing, leave them overnight then rinse the morning after, wrung out & dry on the radiator.

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