Kitchen cloths are an essential item in any kitchen. Dishrags, which is an 8 letter word, are used for cleaning dishes and other surfaces. Tea towels, which is a 9 letter word, are used for drying dishes and wiping up spills. Both dishrags and tea towels are made from absorbent materials such as cotton or microfiber. They come in a variety of colors and patterns and can be washed and reused.