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It is more efficient to buy cheap supermarket sponges and replace them more often, or do you find that more expensive options are worth the additional cost?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

I used to use the green and yellow scotch-Brite but I've been sucked into the scrub daddy paradigm. They really are good scrub/sponges and last forever.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

+1 for scrub daddy. Best thing is you can put it in dishwasher when it gets dirty.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

+2 for scrub daddy and putting them in the dishwasher. I’ve been using the same one for 6 months and still going strong.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

So many people seem to like scrub daddy but they're only available online where I live. They claim that these don't scratch but could I also clean for example the clear plastic water container from our coffee maker without scratching it?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Absolutely yes on the scrub daddy. I didn’t even know there was a paradigm but I found some on sale somewhere so I got them and I couldn’t believe how well they hold up and how much suds they produce. I especially love how the scrubby part is harder with cold water and softer with hot water

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Crochet + yarn does it for me. I make little 3x6" shapes with a small needle.

For scrubbies I use on of the dollar store plastic abrasive pads.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

I use cotton dish cloths, and a brush

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I primarily use small (3”x3”) microfibre towels for dishwashing - bought a pack of four a while ago ant the grocery store and am still using them. I can’t remember what I paid, but I don’t expect it was much more than $6 or $7 CAD.

I also have a sturdier microfibre scrubby that’s holding up less well, which I wouldn’t buy again. And then, of course, steel wool for the big-time elbow grease jobs.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Scub Buddies Nail Guard - they're 6 for $1.25 at Dollar Tree.