(Part 2) Best household cleaning sponges according to redditors

If you go through them a lot like I do, you can buy bulk by searching for melamine sponge on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Klickpick-Home-melamine-sponge-eraser/dp/B079RKSG5F/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=melamine+sponge&qid=1557932868&s=gateway&sprefix=Melamine&sr=8-5

silicone scrubber

https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Scrubber-Cleaning-antibacterial-UBOOMS/dp/B06XFVQ2BN

No your good, bar keepers friend and some elbow grease and you will be good to go. Definitely not ruined, some of these make it a lot easier as well

https://www.amazon.com/Hometeq-Pack-Stainless-Scourers-Scrubbers/dp/B07G255HQ1/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=3JJK1MGFDWMC8&keywords=stainless+steel+pot+scrubber&qid=1550702888&s=gateway&sprefix=stainless+steel+pot+sc&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

I enthusiastically recommend loofahs. I've been happy with both of these products:

Natural Dish Scrubber - in this product description they spell it loofah, loufa, luffa, and lofa which is kinda hilarious

Natural Loofah Sponge Scrubbers

Loofahs are a gourd. When you're done with them you can throw them in the compost. You can even grow your own.

They're not going to be as scratchy as a synthetic scrubber. There will also be some natural variation - some will be surprisingly firm/stiff and others will be surprisingly soft/supple. If you buy a pack of loofahs I'd recommend trying them all out to see which are softer/firmer and use them appropriately.

If you like the sponge & scratch combination - Twist makes a loofah sponge that is also nice and is the only one I can actually find at my local organic store.

I've posted this several times before, because Clean Magic Erasers are just way overpriced!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJ3Z291/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OrvKBb9M44Q8E

I've had this happen to me! It took me forever to figure it out. Aluminum tumblers build up with the drinks that have been in it in the past and leave a residue/deposits, after enough build up the bottle starts getting a little stanky...

I use these tabs + soap + These cleaner scrubby things

leave the tabs in for a couple of hours, empty it out, add hot water, soap, and the beans and Shakkkkke then rinse!

I live in Denmark and I buy from a local green store and pharmacy. I use sea wool , cellulose or hemp sponges.

I have never bought them from amazon, I used it just to show how they look like, I don't know if they are zero waste.

Sounds sort of like dry brushing. You could probably use metal scouring pads if you have them.

Also this looks like a similar concept??

Full Circle Bubble Up Ceramic Soap Dispenser & Scrubber Sponge Set, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMY6GQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_onndBb5Y5MTAC

https://smile.amazon.com/Scrub-Multi-Purpose-Scrub-sponge-Non-Scratch/dp/B01MSEO8ZQ/ref=sr_1_68_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1501331806&sr=1-68&keywords=sponge

I use one of these on my face and love it! Gentle but effective. I use one for my dishes and one for my body and one for my face haha. They are cool cuz you can sterilize them in the dishwasher too.

silicon sponges

Congrats on getting a Blackstone. I've had mine for a year and I really love it.

For cleaning you can get a commercial scraper that will require less elbow grease. Also, a [large pumice stone] (https://www.amazon.com/GCB-8435-Grill-Cleaning-Brick-Black/dp/B07116YBCT/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1504902224&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=commercial+pumice+stone) as well.

I am not a professional so I'm sure others can provide better advice but what I do to clean is:

• Keep the heat on (though it doesn't have to be at max)
  
  
• Scrape as much as possible and remove it from the griddle
  
  
• Hit it with some water from a squeeze bottle
  
  
• Scrape again
  
  
• Wipe it down with a cloth
  
  
• Go over it with the pumice stone
  
  
• Wipe off the grit
  
  
• Lightly coat with cooking oil (I use a cloth to spread it out evenly)
  
  
• Turn off the heat
  

This is an example. I can’t find a specific link for the ones I purchased. Troll around Amazon to find the size and price you want. Also, if you shop on Ali Express, they have the sponges. Just look for melamine sponges.

70Pcs Magic Cleaning Eraser Sponge Melamine Foam, Just Add Water Multi Purpose Bathroom Kitchen Floor Baseboard & Wall Cleaner 4.3 x 2.8 x 0.8" (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPV442K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_G0nsDbADT91WX

A&H Microfiber Tuff Scrub 'N' Wipe Pads , (6 Pads) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B1KGVCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ncuPBbG6XNKQ9

These are the ones I got (but I feel like the price was lower when I did) and they're pretty ok. I wish the scrubby side was scrubbier. They've gone through a lot of washes and dries and are still in good shape so that's cool.

It's a pan scrub. It's OK, not great, at getting food bits off non-stick pans.

Edit: Here's the very thing on Amazon.

$4

$3

$2

Thanks for the contest! XD

Like these bad boys https://www.amazon.com/Assorted-Colors-Round-Scouring-Scourers/dp/B06VY6GGVP/ref=asc_df_B06VY6GGVP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198085753806&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=500660959250627191&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025457&hvtargid=pla-348568387820&psc=1

http://www.ocedar.com/p/heavy-duty-scrunge1

This may be their new product for heavy duty (SS pans/pots)

**The product comes in blue and yellow, here is yellow (https://www.amazon.com/O-Cedar-o-cedar-scrunge/dp/B01MTYRLZ6/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1522541679&sr=1-3&keywords=ocedar+heavy+duty+scrunge)

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https://www.amazon.com/EmscoGroup-7530-1-Poly-Mesh-Scrubbers/dp/B01BSYQPAA

ABCO Products Extra Large Stainless Steel Sponge Scrubbers - 6 Pack - 50 gram https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B5BXHF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_c8stzbYQZ674G

Sponges so I can do my dishes!!