Foam Dish Cloth - Burstenhaus Redecker

Description

A reusable cellulose and cotton dish cloth by Burstenhaus Redecker. 70% cellulose, 30% cotton. 6.5” x 8” (17 x 20cm).

Why it’s here

Growing up in England and Sweden, you learn quickly that old houses have opinions. Cast iron radiators, ceiling mouldings, stone floors, awkward corners — they all need cleaning, and they all need cleaning differently. The right tool for the job isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. And for most of that job, the right tool turns out to be a Redecker.

In much of Europe, cleaning is a ritual — a quiet, daily act of care for the things you live with. And if those things are natural materials — wood, stone, cast iron, linen — the tools matter. Natural bristles and considered design are gentler on the surfaces that age best when treated well. The cleaning becomes part of the object’s story rather than the end of it.

You’ll find Redecker brushes in a lot of English and Swedish homes. We grew up with them. When we started Homestedt, carrying them was never really a question. Nearly a century of making natural cleaning tools in the Teutoburg Forest region of Germany, and the designs haven’t changed much. They didn’t need to. Everything is made from natural biodegradable materials, ships plastic-free, and when a piece finally wears out, it goes back to the earth rather than a landfill.

What you’re getting

Made from 70% cellulose and 30% cotton, it absorbs liquid quickly and releases it just as easily when wrung out. Effective for washing dishes, wiping surfaces, and mopping up spills — the kind of cloth that earns a permanent place beside the sink and gets used every day.

It’s also a straightforward alternative to paper kitchen towel. Reusable, considerably more absorbent, and considerably better for the world than a roll of single-use paper. When it needs refreshing, wash it in warm to hot water with soap by hand, or machine wash at 60°C. When it finally wears out, it can go straight into the compost.

Specifications

Material: 70% cellulose, 30% cotton. Size: 6.5” x 8” (17 x 20cm).

Care

Hand wash in warm to hot water with soap to refresh, or machine wash at 60°C. Wring out thoroughly after use and allow to dry between uses. Biodegradable and compostable at end of life.