This is a heavy duty cloth that also acts as a sponge. It absorbs water quite well and rarely leaks. Great for wiping up spills, washing the car or for dusting furniture (I dampen it beforehand and the dust sticks to it like glue). It's pretty durable, but after much use, you will start to see some wear and tear. I've had mine for years before that started to happen, so you really get your money's worth. To clean, I just put it in the washing machine and then let it air dry. It used to be sold through a TV commercial, but I've seen it sold in hardware stores as well. Great product!