I use scotch-brite heavy duty sponges in the kitchen. I have tried off brand imitators and where as they may cost less they do not last as long (shedding green flakes and fibers) and do not do as good of a job making me work harder! When I use 3M scrubbies they do a fabulous job and last and last. After they are retired from the kitchen they normally go to other uses thru out the house because they are too good to throw out but not good enough for the kitchen. I also use scrubies as filters for my potted plants so the dirt does not wash out of the bottom of the plant when watering.
Having a family with the unfortunate habit of leaving cleaning up until later that night or the next day. After going through cloths trying to wash away caked on pieces, we went and got Scotch Brite's Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge, and it has been wonderful. It lasts through a week or two of hardy cooking and gets away all sorts of scum from the bottoms of iron pots and pans. I even ended up buying a few of these for a portion of a house warming gift for a few friends. With these you can enjoy cooking, and get through the cleaning.
I have been buying the Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty sponges for years. They are durable, absorbent, and great at keeping my kitchen tidy. They even go through the laundry and survive a good bleaching. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. Highly recommended.
I love these scrub sponges. I use them for cleaning stubborn spots on pots and pans. I also use them in the bathroom tub and sink to clean away grime and soap scum. They come out sparkling clean. My daughter introduced them to me. She uses them all the time also.
I had some tough stains and tried a store brand sponge. WHAT A MISTAKE!!! The store brand sponge DIDN'T DO THE JOB so I went back to the store and bought a Scotch Brite Heavy Duty Sponge and my stains were FINANLLY GONE!!! Thanks Scotch Brite!!!