Aldi’s Adorable $5 Kitchen Upgrade Adds a Burst of Spring Color to Your Home

Spring is right around the corner, and while many of us are still battling freezing temperatures, we can all agree that winter couldn’t end soon enough. With a spring refresh already on our minds, there’s something appealing about starting to add warmth and color to our homes now, even as we push through the final weeks of cold.

That’s where Aldi enters the fold, with a brand new lineup of $5 kitchen essentials set to hit shelves as soon as Wednesday, February 11. For anyone on the hunt for an easy transitional piece to start nudging their home toward spring, the Crofton 4-Pack Swedish Dish Cloths fit the bill effortlessly. 

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Crofton 4-Pack Swedish Dish Cloths, $4.99 at Aldi

At $4.99 for each four-piece set, the Crofton 4-Pack Swedish Dish Cloths are a charming little collection that easily brings color and life into any home. Ideal for tackling dirty dishes, quick cleanups around the house or simply adding a pop of color when not in use, it’s finds like this that make spring shopping feel especially exciting.

Loaded with retro charm, the set comes in Fruits, Veggies, Floral and Watercolor Floral patterns. Each cloth is super absorbent, reusable and machine washable to boot. Our personal favorites are the Fruits and Veggies designs, which capture the everyday essence of the kitchen with cascading strawberries and lemons in the Fruits set and a similarly playful mix of vegetables in the Veggies set.

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Small Size, Big Utility

Not to be overlooked, the Floral and Watercolor Floral patterns are a solid addition alongside the Fruits and Veggies sets and help round out the collection nicely. The Floral print sticks with the familiar cascading motif, this time featuring soft blue flowers set against a cream background. The Watercolor Floral option leans a bit bolder, with a wider mix of colorful floral shapes layered over the same cream backdrop found across the lineup.

In terms of size and construction, each cloth across the sets measures 6.7 inches by 7.5 inches, right in line with standard washcloth sizing. They’re also made from a blend of 70 percent cellulose fiber and 30 percent cotton and are Oeko-Tex certified, meaning they’ve been tested for harmful substances and are considered safe for everyday household use. Just make sure to tumble dry on low after each wash, or stick to hang drying for ensured long term use. 

Like what you see so far? Be sure to head to your local Aldi store on February 11 to snag your favorite set, or pick up an extra for a friend. While you’re at it, check out Aldi’s $30 bamboo organizer and football-themed vinyl tablecloth for more must-have home and kitchen essentials. 

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