Seep Eco Sponges Washing Up - 4 Pack Multipack Compostable Kitchen Sponge - Cleaning Sponges Made Using Loofah - Sponge Scourer

I was slightly apprehensive to spend so much on sponges after reading reviews some saying they split. I've used one for two weeks and have no sign of deterioration whatsoever. I have a dishwasher so mainly use these for pots and pans. I always soak my pots well before washing and these clean them well. They are a bit stiffer but it doesn’t bother me. I've washed some cups etc also and they work well. They might not be suitable for your finest wineglasses but maybe for those, just use a sponge. For really tough burnt food I just got coconut scourer which works wonders. So in a nutshell. These a good. They have enough scraping power for pots, just have a coconut scourer for really tough stains and a cloth or sponge only for fine glasses. Some people complained about food getting caught in them. Any bits are easily rinsed off if you turn the sponge rough side down and rinse under running water. No problem. They look nice. My boyfriend immediately said he loves the look of it and so I gave him one to take home. The obvious reason for buying is they contain no plastic. These type of products are ridiculously expensive though and that's why they'll never become mainstream until something drastic happens with the prices. I hope that drastic happens. I will update this review if I find they don't live up to expectation. If there's no update, it means I'm happy with them. UPDATE: The sponges are still fine, but I actually bough some plain loofah and cut it up in flat rectangles. It makes a fantastic sponge for much cheaper. I actually prefer plain loofah to the sponge fused ones as it's soft and moulds to the hand like ordinary sponge. Natural loofah cut up also has a soft side and rough side. And can be washed in dishwasher. They'll last forever. I'm a natural plain loofah convert. Sorry Seep.

I always keep getting back to them. They are the closest to the conventional, plastic ones. I love that they are compostable and have a cute design. Steep price but worth it.

I must leave a review because this is a super product. Bought them end of February is now late April and I am still on the first one still going strong, so I am believe they will be cost effective. They feel good in the hand, don’t smell and do the job well. Initially they feel a bit stiff compared to the standard sponges but I did not really mind and over time they do soften. If we protect our waters as well, and what goes in our bodies it’s a definitely win win.

They do last quite well but they are stiffer than the usual manmade foam sponges, mainly due to the loofah portion. Being stiffer can make it harder to get into corners. The absorbency is good and they don’t stain easily so they keep their appearance well. I don’t find the loofah portion adds very much to the party. Regarding the biodegradability - without carrying out personal testing to prove it does what it says on the box I can’t really comment, I can only go by the manufacturers promises. I certainly plan to carry on using them and would recommend them.

They are expensive, but I bought a pack of 4 from Amazon two months ago. Still using the first one that isn't showing any signs of wear or looking discoloured (see photos). It was a bit stiff to use at first but soon softens. It gets boiling water poured over it frequently. A traditional sponge would have worn out by now or be looking very grotty and unhygienic. For those who are not sure, the scouring part is made of loofah, a vegetable, and the sponge part is made of wood pulp cellulose. They are compostable apparently.