Customer Reviews for Scotch-Brite - Dobie All-Purpose Non-Scratch Scouring Pad, 3/Pack (723-2F) - White
Customer Rating
2
sponge is flat
on January 17, 2018
Posted by: Debrorah
from PA
Gender:Female
I have used Dobie for dishes for several years and while I did notice that the mesh seems to fall apart faster, I now noticed that with the latest 3 pack that I purchased the sponge goes flat after a few uses and then does not hold the soap. Have you made changes to the sponges that you use? The sponge is not holding up for more than 2 weeks.
Response from scotch-brite.comBy Scotch-Brite Brand, Social Care, January 17, 2018
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-846-8887 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
I've been using Dobies for decades. My sister and I would do the dishes together, and we referred to the Dobie as "The Captain" (Starsky & Hutch's boss from the mid-1970s series was Captain Dobey). This is a silly thing to remember, but it tells you how long I've been using and purchasing your product.
But what the heck? The mesh covering only lasts about a week now, rather than about three weeks like they used to. No, I don't microwave them or put them in the dishwasher, and they are not getting unusual wear-and-tear. The problem seems to be with all of them in the last year or two, not every once in a while. I buy them all at Target, so I'm assuming I'm not getting some sort of knock-off product, unless there's a supply-decision sourcing problem on your end.
I'm super unhappy regarding their declining quality.
I think Dobie's and I are breaking up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from scotch-brite.comBy Scotch-Brite Brand, Social Care, January 17, 2018
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear this. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-846-8887 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
I have used Dobie for years and I just decided to write a review. These are the best all purpose cleaning pads. I use them to keep bar soap dry, kitchen, bathroom, cleaning the car. I have a process where the pad is used in kitchen and then when too dirty I use it to clean toilets, then to clean outside. They stand up great and I always have them in the pantry. I wish there were different colors and a larger size available.
I have been using the Dobie for decades. I have always thought it did a great job. But in the past few months I have noticed a real change in its durability. Normally, I'd use one for at least a couple of months before the scrubby mesh would tear or it became unusable. Lately it has been a matter of weeks or even days before it has started to come apart. I'm very disappointed. I don't know if they have downgraded the durability of the mesh, but it doesn't work nearly as well as it used to.
I have been using the Dobie pad for many, many years. It is, without a doubt, the best scrubber that I have ever found. Great product! Thank, you Scotch Brite.
If I notice that a Dobie has shrunk or changed shape, I find that it is due to using bleach. Bleach dissolves sponge material. But even so, I keep on using bleach to clean most surfaces, and I wash the Dobie in the white wash with bleach. The damage is slight, and the cleanliness is seriously improved. Scouring powder like Ajax also contains bleach. Don't let the Dobie get in the clothes dryer or the dry cycle of the dishwasher.
Damage to the net cover can be caused by washing a knife blade with the sharp side facing the mesh, or by using the Dobie to clean a really rough surface like a bird bath basin or a kid's wagon or bike. I used a Dobie one time to clean a friend's small flagstone area (Don't ask!), but I knew in advance that this job would eat up the Dobie.
I have been using these scrubbers since I've had my own home. The quality has gone way down. Like the other users, I find I'm having to replace them after just a few uses. Even though they are affordable, I would like them to last a little longer. I'm also having a hard time finding them in my local stores.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from scotch-brite.comBy Scotch-Brite Brand, Social Engagement, July 12, 2017
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-846-8887 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.