Loofah Dishwashing Sponge

This Loofah Dishwashing Sponge, made from unbleached and hand-cut 100% natural loofah plant, is an earth-friendly option for dishwashing and cleaning stove tops and counters. It makes an excellent replacement for plastic sponges because it is reusable and compostable, but tough enough to get your dishes clean.

Being 100% compostable, loofah has been used by different cultures for centuries before plastic was mass-produced. It replaces plastic scrubby sponges in dishwashing and general household cleaning.

Features 

• natural plant: made from 100% loofah (luffa) plant
• sanitary & easy to clean: compared to plastic, loofah is anti-bacterial and can be disinfected by boiling in water
• effective & non-scratch: safe to clean food and stains stuck on cast iron, stainless steel, and non-stick cookware
  

Use and Care 

• scrub pots, dishes, and other surfaces with dish soap as needed
• the Loofah Dishwashing Sponge will begin to create a foaming action when used with soap, resulting in a thorough and effective scrubbing experience.
• rinse and squeeze out excess water; let dry completely between uses 
• avoid soaking in water for too long - it needs to dry out to inhibit growth of microbes (bacteria and mold)
• if it starts to smell, boil in water (~5 min) to sanitize
  

Disposal 

• cut into small pieces, then add to compost
• loofah can also be used like coconut fiber in the garden - excellent at water retention and pest resistance, growing seedlings, creating a potting mix, and as bedding in earthworm bins