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A ”’washcloth”’, wash-cloth, ”’washrag”’ (American English) <ref name=M-W>{{cite web|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth|title=washcloth|publisher=[[Merriam-Webster]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oed.com/dictionary/wash-cloth_n-a?tl=true|title=wash-cloth|publisher=[[Oxford University]]|quote=1915; [[Gene Stratton-Porter]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=washcloth|url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/washcloth|publisher=[[dictionary.com]]|quote=An Americanism dating from 1900–05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=washrag|url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/washrag|publisher=[[dictionary.com]]|quote=An Americanism dating from 1885-90}}</ref>, or ”’flannel”’ (British English) <ref>{{cite web|title=flannel|url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/flannel|publisher=[[dictionary.com]]}}</ref> or ”’facecloth”’ <ref name=M-W/> is a rectangular or square piece of cloth used in washing the body. It can be used to apply or rinse off [[soap]] or shower gel, and provides additional friction to remove dirt or dead skin from the body.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Claire Sissons|date=January 2, 2020 |title=Removing dead skin from the face: 6 ways and what to avoid |url=https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327394 |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=[[medicalnewstoday.com]] |language=en|quote=Medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, [[Doctor of Nursing Practice|DNP]], [[Advanced practice registered nurse|APRN]], [[WHNP-BC]], Fellow of the [[American Association of Nurse Practitioners]] (FAANP) }} </ref> They are especially useful in situations where little water is available or preferred, such as washing at a [[sink]], or in patient/caregiver settings. The washcloth is very common in homes across the USA, but is not in the rest of the world. |
A ”’washcloth”’, wash-cloth, ”’washrag”’ (American English) <ref name=M-W>{{cite web|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth|title=washcloth|publisher=[[Merriam-Webster]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oed.com/dictionary/wash-cloth_n-a?tl=true|title=wash-cloth|publisher=[[Oxford University]]|quote=1915; [[Gene Stratton-Porter]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=washcloth|url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/washcloth|publisher=[[dictionary.com]]|quote=An Americanism dating from 1900–05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=washrag|url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/washrag|publisher=[[dictionary.com]]|quote=An Americanism dating from 1885-90}}</ref>, or ”’flannel”’ (British English) <ref>{{cite web|title=flannel|url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/flannel|publisher=[[dictionary.com]]}}</ref> or ”’facecloth”’ <ref name=M-W/> is a rectangular or square piece of cloth used in washing the body. It can be used to apply or rinse off [[soap]] or shower gel, and provides additional friction to remove dirt or dead skin from the body.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Claire Sissons|date=January 2, 2020 |title=Removing dead skin from the face: 6 ways and what to avoid |url=https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327394 |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=[[medicalnewstoday.com]] |language=en|quote=Medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, [[Doctor of Nursing Practice|DNP]], [[Advanced practice registered nurse|APRN]], [[WHNP-BC]], Fellow of the [[American Association of Nurse Practitioners]] (FAANP) }} </ref> They are especially useful in situations where little water is available or preferred, such as washing at a [[sink]], or in patient/caregiver settings. The washcloth is very common in homes across the USA, but is not in the rest of the world. |
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Washcloths are typically made of [[terrycloth]] and measure around 12×12 inches in size.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sabella |first=Maria |title=Common Towel Sizes to Know |url=https://www.thespruce.com/common-towel-sizes-5222691 |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=[[The Spruce]] |language=en}}</ref> A sub-variant of the washcloth is the [[washing mitt]], a terrycloth pouch open on one side to allow the user’s hand to fit inside. |
Washcloths are typically made of [[terrycloth]] and measure around 12×12 inches in size.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sabella |first=Maria |title=Common Towel Sizes to Know |url=https://www.thespruce.com/common-towel-sizes-5222691 |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=[[The Spruce]] |language=en}}</ref> A sub-variant of the washcloth is the [[washing mitt]], a terrycloth pouch open on one side to allow the user’s hand to fit inside. |
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Latest revision as of 00:24, 30 October 2025
Small cloth used for washing the body
A washcloth, wash-cloth, washrag (American English) [1][2][3][4], or flannel (British English) [5] or facecloth [1] is a rectangular or square piece of cloth used in washing the body. It can be used to apply or rinse off soap or shower gel, and provides additional friction to remove dirt or dead skin from the body.[6] They are especially useful in situations where little water is available or preferred, such as washing at a sink, or in patient/caregiver settings. The washcloth is very common in homes across the USA, but is not in the rest of the world.
Washcloths are typically made of terrycloth and measure around 12×12 inches in size.[7] A sub-variant of the washcloth is the washing mitt, a terrycloth pouch open on one side to allow the user’s hand to fit inside.
Flannels are used also in beauty care. [8] In cosmetics the flannel is a part of exfoliation.
[9]
- ^ a b “washcloth”. Merriam-Webster.
- ^ “wash-cloth”. Oxford University.
1915; Gene Stratton-Porter
- ^ “washcloth”. dictionary.com.
An Americanism dating from 1900–05
- ^ “washrag”. dictionary.com.
An Americanism dating from 1885-90
- ^ “flannel”. dictionary.com.
- ^ Claire Sissons (January 2, 2020). “Removing dead skin from the face: 6 ways and what to avoid”. medicalnewstoday.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
Medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP)
- ^ Sabella, Maria. “Common Towel Sizes to Know”. The Spruce. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Alexandra Soveral (November 2, 2017). “Chapter 1 Your Skin”. Perfect Skin. Ebury Publishing. p. (no page number) HONEY EXFOLIATING METHOD. ISBN 9781473552043.
- ^ Wernham, A; Cain, O; Thomas, A (October 2018). “Effect of an exfoliating skincare regimen on the numbers of epithelial squames on the skin of operating theatre staff, studied by surface microscopy – Introduction: para.4”. Journal of Hospital Infection. 100 (2). doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2018.03.014.
