How to use: Dish SpongesUpdated a day ago
TL;DR: Dish Sponges are made from FSC wood-pulp cellulose. Wet them to expand, use like a normal sponge, wash gently (max 30°C), avoid bleach/softeners, and compost at end of life. 🌿
Why these sponges are different
Our Dish Sponges are made from natural wood pulp cellulose and cotton. They’re packaged dehydrated to reduce shipping volume and expand into a soft, absorbent sponge when you wet them. Because they’re made from plant fibres, they’re biodegradable and suitable for home composting.
How to use
- Hydrate: On first use, submerge the dehydrated sponge in water or hold under a running tap. It will expand to full size.
- Use: Apply cleaner to the sponge for washing dishes, wiping surfaces, or general cleaning.
- Rinse & wring: Rinse thoroughly after use and wring out excess water, avoid twisting tightly to preserve the fibres.
- Restore: If the sponge dries out between uses, simply re-hydrate as above.
Care & cleaning
- Machine washable: use a gentle/delicate cycle at cold to moderate temperatures (max ~30° C).
- Do not use bleach or fabric softeners, these reduce lifespan and affect compostability.
- Air dry between uses; direct sunlight helps drying and freshness where possible.
- Replace the sponge when it becomes excessively worn or develops an odour.
Specs & certification
Materials: FSC wood pulp cellulose and cotton
Certification: RoHS
Manufactured: China
Quick tips
- Store the sponge so it can dry between uses, a dry sponge lasts longer.
- For heavy grease, pre-treat the spot with a little dishwashing liquid and warm water before scrubbing.
- If you keep one sponge for delicate surfaces and another for heavy scrubbing, they’ll both last longer.