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There are some scary statistics out there about the nastiness associated with sponges. Have no fear, our plant-based sponge can be disinfected and contains no triclosan.

We’re honored to be in your home, and promise to make ourselves useful. Not to mention sustainable, reusable, recycled and recyclable, even shareable, compostable, and occasionally huggable. Because we’re totally committed to the home you live in, and the one we live on.


Hand Wash: Products like this do best with a thorough wash in warm, soapy water. Just let it dry thoroughly before using and you’ll be ready to go.
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Excellent sponge
These sponges work as well as their non-environmentally-friendly counterparts. They are as sturdy, the scrubby side scrubs well, and they take a cleaning in the upper rack of the dishwasher. I really like them.

Best sponge ever
I hand wash all my dishes and have tried many sponges. These hold up the best, don’t shred or tear like others. I’ll be purchasing more.

Nice!!
Smell is unbelievably bad/strong out of package. Weighted them down & left outside for 2 days. Smell 100% gone. Cleans great. Wipes counters great. Wears out at some rate as typical yellow/green from store. Wish they sold in bulk.


A Swell Sponge
Feels very good in the hand. Retains soap and water well. I was surprised to find that the white side of the sponge stays white, even with regular use. A jute fiber blend to the scrub side would improve the performance and longevity of the product. Almost perfect. Full circle, ditch the plastic packaging. Other household brands have done it. You can too.

A Swell Sponge
Feels very good in the hand. Retains soap and water well. I was surprised to find that the white side of the sponge stays white, even with regular use. A jute fiber blend to the scrub side would improve the performance and longevity of the product. Almost perfect. Full circle, ditch the plastic packaging. Other household brands have done it. You can too.

Favorite sponge
I love these sponges! Love that they're plant based with no triclosan- which is something I had never considered. I just feel better using these on our dishes etc.. that we eat from. The sponges are a nice weight and I really like both sides- the white side looks so nice and sleek I hate to get it dirty! :) And the scrubbing side works well without tearing up my hands. Disinfects nicely in the dishwasher. Also makes for a nice little gift with a pretty tea towel.

My favorite sponges
I have been using them for over 2 years and nothing compares. Cleans really well, the scrubbing part is actually really effective in cleaning. I throw them in the dishwasher to clean. Although l have to replace regularly

White Walnut Nutshell Scrub Sponges
Loved this when I bought them from Grove Collaborative. As I am no longer a member, I am happy to buy from the source. SO MUCH BETTER than those nasty yellow sponges on the market!

I'm not nuts!
The "In a Nutshell" sponge works wonderfully! Both absorbent and abrasive for all dish-cleaning/kitchen needs. Just be sure to wash in the dishwasher before use.