How do the English wash themselves?

A washcloth is generally seen as a personal item, as not everyone uses them. Some use sponges, others just use their hands and other people use facial wipes or the like.

It's like expecting to be supplied with a toothbrush. Most travellers bring their own.

Most places will get you one if you need one, but they don't come as standard everywhere. It all depends on what type of hotel, and how much you are paying. I own a bed and breakfast and we don't supply them unless specifically requested to.

Not a mistake, flannel/washcloth/facecloth call it what you will are personal items,I wouldn't use a spong or onne of those scrunchy things either YUK! I certainly wouldn't use one knowing it's been used by hundreds of others. we usually have them in toiletry bags. Go and buy one. I've never stayed in an hotel in the States that provides 'washcloths'. Boots, superdrug, Asda,Tesco etc......not like you can't just get one anywhere, cost you about 60p

The 'washcloth' is called a flannel over here. And no, they are not normally provided in hotels.

If you tell the person at reception that you would like one, most hotels will oblige - just like extra pillows or blankets.

We can be quite accommodating in the UK....

I never expect a hotel to provide a washcloth (or a flannel as I would call it) ... its something rather personal and even if they provided one I wouldn't use it ... I pack my own, it's more hygienic

if it bothers you that much then stop whingeing and either ask the hotel for one, or go and buy your own ... they're easily available and don't exactly cost a fortune

A sponge or wash cloth in Europe is considered personal. We never share them. Even after laundering. It is usual for hotels not to provide them.

Most shops sell these for less than a pound each.

We call them flannels in the UK. Ask for a face-flannel in the shops other wise you may get cloths for washing the floor if you ask for wash cloths.

By a washcloth, do you mean Flannel? I'm not sure but no-one uses them any more. You always get them but the flannel always gets thrown away as people just use their hands.

Sorry about that Ted. It seems the planet is in the grip of a 'credit crunch', so times are hard here. I have heard rumours that this recent fiscal downturn was started by greedy bankers (yes, I did say bankers), and also that all good things start in the US.

Let me know where you are staying, and I'll personally deliver you a washcloth. I can shine shoes too, if you need it.

I assume by washcloth you are referring to a flannel as we call it. I have always been provided with a flannel when hotels. If you haven't got one ask at reception.

It's not normal to use a facecloth here.

We generally just wash by putting water into our hands and splashing it onto our faces!

Personally, I never use soap on my face because it dries my skin out and I get really bad eczema. I wash my face twice a day, though.

If you're that bothered, ask housekeeping for an extra small towel. I'm sure they'd give you another one.

Most people bring their own washcloths, you could either pop into Boots & buy one from their toiletries section or ask the chambermaid if they provide them