Scandicrafts 7 Inch Bamboo Pot Scraper Scrubber, Scrub Brush With Stiff Whisk, Cast Iron Skillet Kitchen Cleaner, Grill Scrubbing Cleaning, Food Scrape Tool

I like it but notice that after a few vigorous uses, the bamboo bristles ride up towards your hand. No biggie - turn it upside down and smack it on the cabinet to realign.(What's to really complain about at THIS price? 😄)

I saw one of these online, but it was higher in cost, and while I might possibly buy it, I wanted to get an idea of how it is supposed to work, so I bought a cheap one. Therefore, I will attempt to keep the review ONLY about this particular one and not bamboo scrubbers in general. This was the 7" model.When it came in the mail, it did look rather junky. It appears to be similar to a straw broom, but before the first use, the sticks stay compacted together, rather than spread out like a broom.This is advertised to be great on stuck-on pots and pans. I would say, as another reviewer stated, it is good if the stuff in gunky, but not dry or stuck on. I first tried it on something with stuff freshly stuck on. It was hard to decide what technique to develop--use the sides to go around the perimeter, or go against what my gut said and try scraping with the tips. I'd say either worked alright on the freshly stuck-on gunk.I had a crockpot (say no more!), with lots of baked on junk. This seemed to be the perfect thing to try, because I normally don't have a lot of stuff stuck on except for with crock pots. The claim on the Amazon page made me think you wouldn't need much elbow grease, and that a few swipes would take care of the mess. False. Even before I started the crock pot, I filled it with hot water and soaked it. After about 10 minutes, I went to try the bamboo pot scrubber.This was okay...I wouldn't say it was a complete bust. However, I think a cheap scrubby, which is what I normally use, would work equally well if not better. The sticks seemed so brittle, so I thought maybe after they were wet they'd appear less brittle, but after finishing the task I did find one broken stick. So, the first use and it was already broken. Also, it appears the binding wires are loose. I don't think all the sticks will fall out yet, but it was a tad disappointing. Also, the scrubber now looks like a whisk broom, even though I tried to hold it tightly together and scrub more with the sides than the bottom, which would put pressure on them and force them to break. Possibly when it dries, it could appear tighter, but I am not holding out hope on that. Also, we have 7 kids and home school, so they are here for every meal every day, so we are constantly washing dishes and although I don't constantly need to scrub dishes, this still may never dry.Comparing it to a cheap scrubbing pad, this looks a bit better. But if you tend to put your scrubby pads in a dish under your sink, you'd probably have this out of view, also. To me, it just doesn't look good standing up on the sink. I suppose that is one good thing--since the bristle/sticks spread out, it can stand up now. I'd think it would look pretty bad to have it laying on the counter--and I generally have a messy house (remember, 7 kids at home all the time!).I am undecided about suggesting you try this out. Part of me wants to try the expensive one I saw because maybe I'd like that more, but scrubby pads are a pretty cheap alternative--especially if you have never had anything else before buying this cheap bamboo scrubber. I'd say if you feel like a change, maybe get one--but get a better quality one. :)

I have no idea yet, I've only used it once, it seems to work fine

We've relied on this type of scrubber for years for scratch-free, plastic-free cleaning for all of our cast-iron, enameled pots, stainless steel pots and bakeware, and even our enameled sink.When we ran out of our supply purchased in person out of town, we tried this model via Amazon. Unlike the types we got in kitchen stores and Asian markets, this model is hollow in the core, which makes it feel less durable and stiff. It doesn't seem like it will last as long as the solid-bundle scrubbers, and it feels much less comfortable to hold, perhaps because the bamboo flares out more than we like.For folks who feel challenged by these types of scrubbers in general, we find they work best when cleaning quickly after cooking in hot or running-hot water with no soap. It's truly hard to clean a dry baked-on pan or pot with this type of scrubber. I was given a tip to heat the pan dry (or strike while it is still hot if food is scorched on), turn off the heat, and then rub a large ice-cube across the burnt on food, careful not to burn your fingers. The scorched food usually releases quickly and a rinse with light scrubbing is all that is needed to finish cleaning the pan. If you want to go straight to eating, you can rub the ice-cube around and let the pan sit while you enjoy your meal. Be careful NOT to super-heat non-stick pans!

I have used this product to clean my pots and pans. I especially use it to clean my cast iron skillet. It works very well. It is durable and strong. It has held up well with minimal wear and breakage of the bamboo.As of 2022 it is still going strong. I bought it in 2019 and have used it on a regular basis.It works because it is used how it was designed. It was made to be pushed forward firmly and not side to side. The bamboo tips are still strong and with minimal wear

I ordered this when I switched my kitchen cookwares to mostly cast iron.It does an amazing job at scraping off crud on dirty cast iron without damaging the seasoning, and is cheap enough that I don't feel bad knowing that it is disposable in the long run of things. I find that using circular patterns works wonders for cleaning the cooking surface on the pan, no excess pressure needed. Cleaning the sides with it uses a paintbrush like motion, just dragging the scrubber lightly back and forth. If at any time you're pressing it against your pans so hard that the bamboo is breaking, you're doing it wrong.Care and feeding is simple too. Bamboo is anti-microbial, so as long as you rinse it off and tap the water out of it, it should keep from getting nasty. When it does get nasty, just buy another, bamboo is cheap and renewable.

I love love love my cast iron cookware, I just don't love scraping off the seasoning with a rough sponge every time I clean them. This is perfect for getting those nasty bits of food off your pans without scraping through the layer of seasoning on there. The shape is easy to get into corners with, and a good rinse after each use is all you need to keep it clean. We've had ours going on a year, and have ordered more as gifts, and they're all still in great shape. No loose pieces, no lost pieces. I was amazed at how well it stayed together. If you have cast iron cookware, you want one of these scrapers.

I was interested in a bamboo pot scrubber in an effort to be more green and use less plastic. I have to say this item works really well scrubbing food bits off of pots. You do have to be careful some of the bits stay behind in the scrubber so you just need to rinse it out. Since it's a natural material it will stay wet so I usually leave it on the edge of the sink overnight to dry then it goes back in the drawer.I use it a few times a week and have had no issues.