STK Heavy Duty Silicone Scrubbers (10 Pack) - Modern Kitchen Sponges - Kitchen and Dish Scrubber - Zero Smell Technology - Silicone Sponge - 10x More Durable

I wanted to wait until I used the scrubber for a few days so I could feel familiar enough with the product before writing a review. After plenty of uses this past week I am happy to report that I am truly satisfied with the quality and performance! I initially sought out a solution to a stinky sponge. I would sanitize by boiling or microwaving my traditional sponge but I could never allow it to dry all the way due to having to use it periodically throughout the day. I needed something that wouldn't hold as much bacteria and I came across this product. I'm glad I chose this brand over the others I was looking at because of how many came in a pack, which I knew was risky if I ended up not liking the product. The scrubber is durable yet flexible, allowing me to scrub off hardened messes on pans from cooking or to get into the grooves of my toddler's no spill cups. Some reviews I read complained that it doesn't hold soap like a sponge does but I don't seem to have that issue. I agree it does not imitate a sponge's 'sudsyness' but it does sud up and the little soap I put on it lasts for multiple dishes before I apply another small amount. It rinses clean quickly and handles hot water really well. I took the scrubber a step further to see how it preformed in household cleaning other than the dishes. My husband is a mechanic so I took it to the bathtub to get the inevitable grease he leaves behind. With some hot water, soap, and a little bit elbow grease the scrubber worked great! Best of all I didn't have oily rags or a sponge that would never get clean again from the oil. The next thing I used it on was my husband's work clothes for spot treatments before throwing them in the washer. Worked great on the oil stains, didn't damage his clothing, and after a quick rise I threw the scrubber in the washer with the load! Came out clean and I let it air dry. The product is versatile and I can't wait to see what else I'll come up with for uses. The only thing I'll say is that I do not know the life expectancy of one scrubber yet, but of course like anything I'm sure it depends on how often and the purpose it's used for. Another bonus is it smells nice! Not overpowering but the light scent is refreshing.

I bought these sponges, because I really hate how often I had to throw out regular sponges. I would microwave them, wring them out, EVERYTHING to get the smell out and kill off most of the bacteria. I read a study that microwaving your sponge could actually help the process of cultivating superbacteria and that really freaked me out so I started looking for silicone alternatives. This sponge was the best option because 1) you get 10!! That comes out to be ~$1.70/sponge, which is more than the price per unit for typical sponges you get at the store, but these last so much longer. They're so easy to clean, don't hold a smell, and they clean the dishes great. I have a feeling by the time I get through one of these sponges, I would have gone through 5 of the regular sponges. 2) The way the sponge is made is really effective. You have a ton of crevices where the soap can lather and create suds and it's tough enough to fight any food on the dishes, but gentle enough to not damage any of the non-stick coating on our pots and pans.The trick to these sponges is to put some dish soap on (you don't need a lot) and then rub it in until you start seeing suds. That's the only way I've been able to use these sponges. The only con seems to be that you do need to use a bit more dish detergent than a normal sponge, but that's something I'm ok with if that means I'm cleaning my plates with a germ-free sponge.

These work well and last a long time. The aren’t absorbent like a usual sponge but I don’t think they are meant to be. They are more of an open weave. They have a little grip to them without scratching. I feel like it’s less of a bacteria trap than a typical sponge. These are scent free.

I had never used a sponge like this before now. I read a number of reviews before I bought them, and read many complaints about people not being able to hold onto the sponges, and the sponges not making the amount of lather that cellulose sponges do. As to the first complaint, though they are slightly less flexible, I haven't had any trouble holding onto the sponges, and I am in my 60's with arthritis in my hands. As to the second, it is true they are not as "lathery" as cellulose, but perhaps that's due to the same characteristics that make the sponge unfriendly to bacterial growth. They do make lather for a time after applying soap, and it's enough for me. When you rinse this sponge under water, you can rinse it entirely clear fairly easily. I suppose the cellular structure is more open that that of cellulose sponges. I can tell you this, there is NO smell from this sponge, even weeks after we began to use it, which is a huge plus. Also, some people complained about it not being abrasive enough. I found it to be abrasive enough to clean regular dishes and even some pots and pans. If I had baked on food or something more tenacious, I would either use another tool (such as a scotchbrite pad) or I would soak the pan until the food could more easily be removed. In summary, this sponge is gentle yet firm enough, is durable, and does not grow bacteria as other sponges do.

As a dish sponge these work great. They have no scent and they rinse clean and develop no odors. They are not absorbent at all, in fact you can't use to wipe up a spill or clean the counters with. But they are great for washing dishes (not for scrubbing anything stuborn) but for dishes and glassware, I love them and recommend them.

Es muy difícil lavar con estas fibras, son un poco rígidas y el jabón se escapa por los orificios, he encontrado otras fibras más suaves y flexibles