How to Clean Dirty Dishcloths With Bleach

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Over time, dishcloths become so smelly we're tempted to toss them into the bin. Resist the temptation, however, and give them this easy treatment instead and they'll be as good as new for the next round.

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    Fill the bucket enough to cover the dishcloths.
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    They should be clean and much better smelling than the day before.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Bleach
      • Bucket
      • Dirty dishcloths

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