Things I buy because they look like chocolate.
Scotch-Brite Greener Clean Natural Fiber Sponges Review
Why am I reviewing SPONGES? Ugh, I hate even thinking about housework. Because when I saw them, I thought it looked like a slice of Tastykake cake or some other snack cake!
I picked up Scotch-Brite Greener Clean non-scratch scrub sponges at Vons. I needed sponges anyway, and I knew if it said “green” it would cost more (ugh) but I always think about what one of my Pasadena School of Design art teachers said: Buy for design. So I did.
And these looked like milk chocolate sponge(!) cake, with a thin layer of fluffy chocolate-carmel icing on each sponge. (the scrub part)
This picture above is Scotch-Brite greener clean natural fiber sponges (no caps used because they’re just that cool and millenial), but what I really bought was the scrub sponges. Non-scratch scrubbing fibers are made from 50% natural agave plant, it says. However, the picture that 3M put up of those makes it look like the sponges have something unpleasant inside, gah, tendrils of something dark, and that’s not what mine look like.
UPDATE: After I wrote this post, 3M put a redirect on that link to a totally different project!! Guess someone reads chocolate blogs! But they never changed the picture…see that dark stuff in there? Mine are not like that.
Mine are very pure milk chocolate. (in my imagination).
I haven’t tried them yet, but am looking forward to that.
UPDATE: They’re all used and gone! Both sides work great, and lasted longer than regular sponges – and didn’t disintegrate. I’ll buy again, those handsome devils.
Good prices at Walmart and Amazon and Target – but some grocery stores might have, too.
What others thought about these Greener Clean sponges
They got 4.5 stars on Amazon, which is impressive. However, what whiny babies in the reviews!. Most seemed to like the performance, but because the sponge came in plastic, they blasted it.
I bought these looking for a more sustainable dish sponge option. I particularly like a soft side and a scrubby side to my sponge, and previously I was buying non-eco friendly ones from my local grocery store. These sponges sud up better and hold the soap longer. In general the sponges are great.
My only issue is that I bought them in bulk thinking there would be less packaging, but every single one is individually wrapped in plastic!! This defeats the purpose of eco-friendly!!
I, personally, don’t want a lot of people handling the sponges I use on my dishes.
What do you think about them? Will you try them?
This works as well, or better, than other sponges I have tried. It has a solid, substantial feel in the hand, and stands up to hard-core scrubbing. I usually buy Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge, 3-Count Sponges or O-Cel-o Light Duty Scrub Sponge, 4-Count Pack because other sponges fall apart after a short time.My only complaint – how to put this delicately? – The scrub top is made out of recycled fibers, and some of the fibers look like hairs. <cough> <cough> A real turn-off.
I use this sponge for dishwashing, and it is excellent. I’m so happy to have found an all-natural sponge that isn’t $$$$$. I’ve tried other brands with all natural loofah as the scrubber side and they end up mildewy and smelling gross. These last as long as I like (1 month or longer), and I can just pop them in the dishwasher for a cleaning. The scrubber side is gentle enough to use on Teflon. I really have no complaints about the sponges.