Sustainability
Sponge Cloths are a sustainable choice because they’re made entirely from renewable, natural materials—70% cellulose and 30% unbleached, non-GMO cotton—without any plastic or fossil fuel components. Their durability and reusability mean you can wash and use them hundreds of times, greatly reducing the need for disposable paper towels that generate landfill waste. Plus, both the cloths and their packaging are certified compostable, so when they reach the end of their life, they break down naturally without harming the environment. This combination of renewable materials, long-lasting use, and compostability helps minimize waste, lower carbon emissions, and protect our planet.
Carbon Neutral Shipping
EARTHSHOPP PAYS CARBON OFFSETS FOR EVERY SHIPMENT.
We also use only sustainable packaging materials:
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100% recycled cardboard
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100% recycled stuffing material
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Compostable tape
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Babasse (sugar cane waste) paper
*Carbon offsets are paid through Shopify Planet.
About If You Care
The If You Care brand was created in 1990 and started with unbleached coffee filters. If You Care had the first and only unbleached coffee filters in North America at that time. Parchment Baking Paper and Baking Cups soon followed, both unbleached as well. There was no other brand in the North American market offering brown chlorine-free paper products.
If You Care has continued to come out with more products over the years.
If You Care products are produced with a view to reducing the amount of waste in our waste streams. If possible, nothing should remain after the product has been used and properly disposed of. The packaging is made from unbleached recycled cardboard or paper which should be recycled again.
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How to use
Sponge Cloths is easy and efficient. Simply rinse the cloth and wring out any excess water to maximize absorbency before use. You can clean surfaces with just water, soap and water, or any household cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the cloth thoroughly, wring out the water, and lay it flat to dry. For deeper cleaning, the cloth can be machine washed or placed in the dishwasher at temperatures up to 190°F (88°C) and reused up to 300 times. Avoid using chlorine bleach or harsh chemicals, and do not tumble dry.
When the cloth has reached the end of its life, it’s fully compostable—simply toss it into your compost bin along with its compostable packaging.
What is Earthshopp?
Earthshopp was founded by a mother and son team who believe that the health of the planet and reversing climate change should be a top priority for all of us. We are passionate about finding ways to live sustainably and in harmony with the Earth, and we believe that mankind can function in a balanced and sustainable way with the planet.
That is why we created Earthshopp.com - a marketplace for sustainable goods. Our mission is to create a space for people to painlessly transition to sustainable, earth-friendly products for all of their needs and wants, resulting in sustainability becoming the norm in shopping.
We believe that every small change we make in our daily lives can have a big impact on the planet. By choosing to purchase products that are good for the environment, we can help to reduce our carbon footprint and make a positive difference in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can reuse and machine wash the sponge cloth up to 300 times, making it very durable and long-lasting.
Yes, they work well with water, soap and water, and most household cleaners. Avoid chlorine bleach or chlorine-based products.
Yes, the cloth can be washed in both the dishwasher and washing machine at temperatures up to 190°F (88°C).
Yes, both the cloth and its packaging are certified compostable and can be added directly to your compost bin.
Rinse and wring out excess water after each use, allow it to dry flat, avoid bleach, and do not tumble dry to keep it in good condition.