Not your grandmother's dishcloth
A regular kitchen sponge stays damp. A damp sponge breeds bacteria. Within days, it smells — and you know it, even when you try to ignore it.
A Flaxie sponge cloth works differently. It softens when wet and absorbs fast — then dries out completely between uses. No moisture trapped inside. No smell building up. Just a clean cloth, ready for the next job.
What our customers notice first
Why is it stiff when dry?
Pick up a dry Flaxie cloth and it feels stiff — almost papery. Good. That means it’s completely dry, and a completely dry cloth can’t harbour bacteria. It’s the same reason it never smells.
Run it under the tap and it softens in seconds — then see how much water it holds.
The corrugated cellulose texture grips surfaces as you wipe. Used with a vinegar-based cleaning solution it leaves glass and tiles streak-free, and it won’t leave fibres on worktops. Because it’s made from natural cotton and cellulose rather than synthetic materials, it sheds no plastic fibres into your sink — or anywhere else.
Works wherever you’d normally reach for a paper towel or sponge: worktops, sink, hob, glass, tiles.
What's it made of?
30% cotton, 70% cellulose from FSC-certified European forests. Printed with water-based inks.
No synthetics. No plastics. At the end of its life — typically 9 to 12 months of regular use — the cloth can be composted. It breaks down completely in 6 to 8 weeks.
Alternatively, the sponge cloth can be recycled with paper and cardboard.
30% cotton.
70% FSC cellulose.
100% compostable.
How to keep it clean
Four ways to refresh a Flaxie cloth — use whichever fits your routine:
- Washing machine — up to 60°C with a normal load
- Dishwasher — cutlery drawer or top rack, any cycle
- Boiling — a few minutes in a pot of water
- Microwave — wet the cloth, then microwave for 60 seconds
After washing, wring it out and leave to air dry.
How long does it last?
In our experience, a well-cared-for Flaxie cloth lasts 9 to 12 months of regular use. As it nears the end of its life it will start to look more worn — that’s the cellulose fibres breaking down naturally. When it reaches that point, it’s ready for the compost bin.
9-12 months.
That’s a LOT of paper towels! 🧻
Flaxie Sponge Cloths
What do our customers say...?
| Model | Size (W x H) | Good for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 17cm x 20cm | Worktops, dishes, everyday wiping | €5.00 |
| Large | 26cm x 30cm | Larger surfaces, bathroom, kitchen table | €6.50 |
| XL | 30cm x 40cm | Floors, shower, car, bikes | €7.50 |