Charleston Naturally Loofah Scrubbers
Back when I was pulling the gift guide together, I was offered the opportunity to review Charleston Naturally Loofah Scrubbers. Due to extenuating circumstances I wasn’t able to put them in the Mother’s Day Kitchen Gift Guide but I wished I could have. Instead, I thought I would tell you about them today.
I’m not sure how you were raised, but in my home, when we washed dishes (and we washed a lot of dishes) we used a dish cloth. You know, a wash cloth for the kitchen. My husband, however, is a firm believer in the sponge. I see his point as the sponges we purchase have a scrubber on one side and a sponge on the other. But I can’t stand the fact that they get to smelling so quickly. But, I have converted to being a sponge user. Mostly because he does a majority of the dishes around these parts.
So when Charleston Naturally sent me these Loofah’s I was very excited. First of all they have a little rope for hanging around the sink so my “sponge” isn’t just sitting at the back of the sink soaking up germs and such, instead it is air drying.
I like the way that they clean as well. They are easy to handle, not as bulky as a kitchen sponge and they scrub the dishes clean.
They are also in the cutest shapes which my son happens to LOVE. Remember, he has an obsession with Finding Nemo so the fish one was just enough to get him super excited. And considering he already has a love of doing the dishes it was a fine match. I set him up at the sink with these and I have at least 10 uninterrupted (not necessarily dry, but uninterrupted) minutes to complete some kitchen tasks.
**Contest CLOSED! The winner is Kelleigh @ Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs comment #48.
What about in your home? Do you use a dish cloth, sponge or other (please enlighten us)?
And one reader has a chance to win a complete set of nine Loofah’s (that’s one of each style – see above). Here is how to enter (please leave separate comments for each thing that you do):
1. Leave a Comment on which you use dish cloth, sponge or other.
Additional ways to enter:
2. Tweet or Facebook this contest – use @onceamonthmom & @chsnat and a link to this post. And don’t forget to leave a comment below stating you have done so.
3. Fan the Charleston Naturally Facebook Fan page. Let me know that you have done so.
This giveaway ends Monday, May 24th at midnight (EST). Winner will be chosen by random using random.org.
**Don’t forget to enter to win the Dinner for Busy Moms Giveaway as well! (Ends 5/21/10 EST)
This post is linked up at Works For Me Wednesday at We are THAT Family and I Dream of Clean for Real Clean Wednesday!
Other – I use a brush most of the time!
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These are so cute! I use sponges mostly.
I just read this weekend, in a book called “Organic Housekeeping”, that sponges have more germs, bacteria and gross icky stuff than toilets! I immediately threw ALL my sponges away. The author uses dishcloths and when you need a little more oomph, wrap your dishcloth in one of those bags that onions or oranges come in. I tried it and it works!
I usually use a sponge, but I replace it every day. These look cute!
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Replace it everyday? Does that mean that you wash them in the laundry, or get a new one out?
These are absolutely adorable! I use a different dishcloth every day but these would make it so much fun for the kiddos to help! They (and any other sponge) can be disinfected by putting it in the dishwasher when you clean the dishes.
Oh how I would love to win these!!! I am currently a “cloth” person ~~ but, as you stated…they get ‘stinky’ quickly.
These look WONDERFUL!
We are just like you…my family used the dish cloth, my hubby uses a sponge. But since I do the dishes around here we are using a wash cloth. However, I like that you can hang these sponges! And of course, they are adorable
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I use a sponge; but I found a great little stainless steel holder with suction cups that attach to the side or back of the sink and the sponge is then able to air-dry. However, I love these loofahs.
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I use sponges with scrach pads on the back.
I use a sponge. I usually microwave it and wash it in the dishwasher if it gets smelly.
I use a dish brush. It almost looks like a produce brush, but its on a handle. I’m with you, sponges get stinky rather quickly. These are really cute scrubbers!
I use a brush usually to get into the areas of dishes etc that a sponge or cloth can’t. These look so fun though, I might switch!
We do a brush & sponge combo. If the brush doesn’t work I use a sponge to get them sparkling clean!
I use a brush. I used to use a sponge but after spending the weekend at my SIL’s house and using her brush to wash dishes I was definitely converted! I love my new brush system and definitely won’t go back!
I usually use a sponge only because I haven’t found something else. This look fantastic. Thanks for passing it along.
sponges. i’ve never had an issue with smell. i toss them in the dishwasher 1-2x’s a week.
my mother in law uses dishcloths, and i find that they smell AWFUL, even after washing!
We are like your family. I grew up using rags but Jeremy insists on sponges. He has never given me a reason though. I do like that it saves on laundry, but hate the smell they get.
Those loofahs look absolutely fantastic! I go back and forth between the dish cloth and the sponge. Ultimately I end up with the sponge that has the scrubbie thing. At least I can throw it in the microwave for a minute to kill any bacteria. My MIL also surprises me every once in a while with a crocheted scrubbie type thing. That thing is cool and can go through the dishwasher.
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I use a sponge, but prefer a dish cloth. I also occasionally use this cute little “scrubie” that my husbands grandmother crochets.
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I use a sponge for scrubbing dishes, but a washcloth for wiping down counters/stove/etc.
These look great! I grew up using dish cloths…DH with a ‘brush’. We use a brush for dishes, and the dish cloths have been relegated to wiping off faces & hands of little people.
I use a dishcloth on most dishes but use a sponge on my pots and pans that need a little more scrubbing.
I use a sponge with a scrubby on one side but I too hate the smell!
I cannot stand dishcloths – I hate how grungy they get and you can’t scrub with them. I’m a sponge girl..ALL THE WAY!
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I totally relate to the dish washing tool debate. I let my sweetie win since he is the primary chef/cook in our home. Tossed out the brush for scrubber. Love the ones in your review!
Oh, my daughter would absolutely love these. She’s the one that does dishes around here, and she uses a scrubby sponge to wash dishes.
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I mostly use washcloths right now but I love scrubbers like these! I just had to throw a few out that were too old so i would love to get a new set!
I use a brush with a built in dispenser for the soap. I love these especially to get the kids involved!
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We use washcloths for light dirt, sponges with a “scrubby side” for heavy dirt. I like the sound of these, being loofah — I wouldn’t be surprised if these natural fibers dry more quickly and don’t get icky for a long time. A cord for hanging? Sweet!
We use a dish brush most of the time and the green scrubbing pads when needed. What a neat idea that they are biodegradable and safe to use on fruits/vegetables too!!
I use a dishcloth, sometimes sponges (when they are cute like these!!) and a little scrubbie.
Rags, if washing doesn’t deoderize, they can be tossed, after all, they’re reclaimed garbage!
Well, I love the dishwasher…but when I’m forced to wash some by hand I use a washcloth.
I use a sponge.
These little scrubbies are SO cute!! I’d love to win! I usually use a brush and/or a sponge (the kind you hate!)!
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I tweeted it! Wahoooooo! (Seriously. I want to win!!)
We use a dish brush. We throw it in the dishwasher every couple of days. When that doesn’t work, then I have a scotch-brite type pad (green) to get the really stuck on stuff off.
These loofahs are cute & my kids would love them to help with the dishes.
We just moved into a house and don’t have a dishwasher….so, I have to wash all my dishes by hand. The tool of choice is a wash cloth.
We’re spongies. But I wash it obsessively in the dishwasher or microwave it. I too have heard the “dirtier than a toilet seat” statistic. Ick.
Those are adorable! My 5 year old might help with dishes with the frog one! We use sponges, I try to zap them in the microwave every few days.
I use a sponge, but I would love to win these!
I use a brush, which goes in the dishwasher with the dishes, although I just had someone show me how to make my own scrubbies by knitting or crocheting tulle.