Whether it's dishes piled high in the sink, crumbs scattered along your countertops, or soiled pots and pans left on the stove, we all know coming home to a dirty kitchen is never fun. For me, it was always the reluctant choice of grabbing a gritty dried sponge, ratty dish towel, or a stack of single-use paper towels to tackle my kitchen messes — until I found these game-changing Swedish dishcloths, which you can snag for only $18 right now.

To buy: Swedish Wholesale Dishcloths, $18 (originally $25) at amazon.com

I was sent the sponges by the brand to test, and I'm obsessed. Coming in a pack of ten, these reusable dishcloths became an unexpected must-have in my kitchen cleaning routine. Each has a diamond-textured build that absorbs up to 20 times its weight in liquid and can be wrung out like a handy sponge. But, at the same time, they maintain their durability like a fabric rag and can be used to clean virtually anything in the kitchen, from scrubbing dirty dishes and cleaning stovetops to wiping down appliances. 

My favorite part about these Swedish dishcloths is how versatile they are. Since they're essentially a sponge and rag in one, they're great for removing caked-on food bits and grease from my stovetop one minute and wiping streaks off of my glass dining table the next. Plus, they've helped me cut down my paper towel usage significantly. They're strong enough to use time and time again — one lasted as long as three weeks before I retired it. Ironically, they are also so thin I mistakenly tossed my first sponge before realizing they are reusable.  I later learned you can throw them in the washer when they get too dirty, or just wring them out when you're done with small tasks to let them dry.

With over 32,000 five-star ratings, it's safe to say shoppers on Amazon love these dishcloths, too. Reviewers call it an environment-friendly product that will also save you money in the long haul. Plus, many agree that these sponges aren't limited to just the kitchen and are great for cleaning other rooms in the house like the bathroom, bedroom, and garage.

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These handy cleaners come in eight colors, as well as an assorted pack, which is currently marked down to $1.80 apiece. Head to Amazon now to snag your own set at a steal for streamlined kitchen cleaning..