• guyrocket@kbin.social
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    I agree with all of this but I want to go further. Just tossed that dishcloth that I think it’s plastic. Have not yet figured out replacements for my dobie scrubber or all these microfiber dusting cloths I have…suggestions welcome!

    Also need to replace more of my plastic cooking tools: flip turners, etc.

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      replacements for my dobie scrubber

      Non-abrasive scouring pads made of coconut or agave fiber are becoming more common. They look like Scotch-Brite pads, but are brown/beige instead of green/yellow. (Note that plastic lookalikes exist, so it’s worth checking the label.)

      microfiber dusting cloths

      I find that a slightly damp cotton washcloth picks up dust pretty well. If you have lots of dust, it’s easy enough to rinse, wring, and repeat.

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        1 year ago

        Thanks, ono! Great ideas.

        Just ordered new scrubbers. Scamazon has some made from sisal. I did not find any there made from coconut or agave but I’ll check stores when I can.

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      Great catch on those scrubbers - I hadn’t even thought about everything I use to clean, aside from plastic-free dishwasher pods. Thanks! And ono’s suggestions are awesome!

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      Take up knitting and knit yourself some washcloths and dusting cloths! Pretty common here in Scandinavia (you can actually just get cotton machine knit ones in the supermarket but I’m not sure those are a thing elsewhere)

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      Dusting cloths: tear old cotton flannel sheets into squares. You can do this to sheets in your own rag-bag, or buy sheets at the charity shop. Old towels work well, too. They can be washed and re-used for quite a while. Old cotton knits work fine, if you don’t mind waving your dingy old tightly-whities and sweat stained tees around.

      Anything soft and slightly fuzzy, and if the cloth alone doesn’t do the trick all you have to do is get it damp with plain water.