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Clards® are the greetings that cleans up after the party.

Our patented greeting card is a gift and greeting in one. With a splash of water, it turns into two reusable cleaning cloths. One Clard replaces 3,000 paper towels.

★★★★★ "Every time the recipient uses their card for cleanup, they're reminded of the joy of the occasion, as well as the person who sent it." Dorothy C., verified buyer

260 five-star reviews, US Patent 11,027,570

Find your Clard

Small swap, big impact for the planet

Soak iT Up Clards are patented, eco-friendly greetings that transform into two reusable, compostable cleaning cloths. Your friends will love you for giving them a useful greeting. Made from Swedish sponge cloth, they last for months. With a splash of water, Clards turn into super-absorbent, reusable paper towel replacement—reducing single-use waste with every wipe. The average household spends $182/year on paper towels.

Blue and orange mandala-patterned sponge with ’it’s a beautiful day soak it up!’ printed on it.
Blue and orange patterned dishcloth with a mandala design and the text ’it’s a beautiful day soak up!’
  • Waste Less. Smile More.

    Add cheer to chores with eco-friendly swaps. Less waste, more feel-good.

  • Woman-Owned. Purpose Powered

    Women-led small business on a mission to make “using less” easy—and joyful.

  • Clean Home. Cleaner Planet.

    Plant-based products, plastic-free shipping, and mindful production choices (details matter).

  • Quick Ship, Happy Mail.

    We ship fast from Minnesota—our winters don’t allow lollygagging.

Questions?

Ask us at Dish@soakitup.shop

What are Clards®? How do they work? 

Clards are patented, eco-friendly greeting cards that turn into reusable cleaning cloths. Made from sponge cloth they last for months and then composted.

Write on, we recommend a permanent gel pen, and send as a beautiful greeting card. The lucky recipient can transform it by adding water. It becomes two soft, reusable, cleaning cloths. It's a gift that keeps on giving, with zero waste.

What are Swedish dishcloths made of, how do I care for them, and how long do they last?

Our FUNctional Swedish dishcloths are made from a blend of natural cellulose (wood pulp) and cotton. They highly absorbent and eco-friendly. Toss them in the dishwasher, washing machine, or microwave to sanitize. With proper care, one cloth can replace up to 17 rolls of paper towels and last for months. Compost when worn.

How many loads are in one pack of Sheet Happens Eco-Laundry Detergent? Do they work in HE washers?

Up to 64 loads can be done. Each pack includes 32 perforated sheets, 1/2 a sheet can be used for a load of laundry. A convenient, waste-free alternative to traditional liquid or powder detergents. Yes! Our sheets work with both high-efficiency (HE) and standard machines, dissolving completely in water. We suggest using cold water as often as possible because its uses less energy.

Useful, not disposable / Washable and reusable / Compostable sponge cloth

A collection of colorful, illustrated patented Clards® greetings that turn into reusable paper towel alternative with various nature-themed and motivational greetings that clean up-literally.

Our mission is to provide unique, sustainable greetings and gifts that bring joy while making it easy for you to use less and feel good about it.