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?

  • trainsaresexy@lemmy.world
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    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.

  • Dick Justice@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    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.

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        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.

    • Jellojiggle@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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      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

  • MagpieRhymes@lemmy.world
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    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.