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Washcloth
Small cloth used for washing the body From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A washcloth, wash cloth, washrag (American English), or flannel (British English) 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.[1] 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 12x12 inches in size.[2] 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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