SEEP Eco Sponges Washing Up – Compostable Kitchen Sponge
SEEP Eco Sponges Washing Up – Compostable Kitchen Sponge – Cleaning Sponges Made Using Loofah – Sponge Scourer – 4 x Pack Multipack
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Our goal with Seep is to build a business model, mindset, and offer that does no harm, and that’s accessible to all.
| Weight: | 80 g |
| Dimensions: | 11 x 7 x 2 cm; 80 Grams |
| Brand: | SEEP |
| Model: | SEEP002 |
| Colour: | Natural |
| Dimensions: | 11 x 7 x 2 cm; 80 Grams |
I’m really pleased with these, I thought I’d try them out but was a bit hesitant as they are expensive. But the shop bought cheap ones don’t last and it was frustrating how wasteful they are. So I’m really pleased as my first seep is doing the job, is nice and soft with use but not showing much wear at all. So I believe it will last ages, more eco, and worth the investment! Yay!
I have bought a number of Eco scourers so I wasn’t expecting much but these actually scour things as well as a plastic one. They are hard wearing. I dropped a star as it does get less scratchy as you use it. But then so do plastic ones. I will buy them agai
Last bought six months ago and am now on the last one so have just re-ordered. I wash our dishes every night so these are pretty durable! I think they’re great – way better than I ever expected and way better than cheap unnatural ones in supermarkets. I’m a convert and will stick to seep as I’m 100% happy with them!
They wash beautifully in the dishwasher. These were bought quite a few weeks ago – only needed to use the one – still using it – they last ages and are a cost effective investment in the longer run. And much kinder to our planet.
Only been using a couple of weeks but think they are better quality than the standard plastic washing sponges I have used in the past and feel they will be longer lasting. They are considerably more expensive but do prefer them and they are much better for the environment so think I will continue to use them.
Great alternative to cheap landfill plastic sponges. They wash repeatedly and when you consider their cost vs the competition they hold up pretty well. I wish I’d come across them sooner.
I don’t have a dishwasher, so I’m always doing dishes by hand. I’ve been using these for just over a month—the first one is still going strong and hasn’t deteriorated at all.
The loofah is slightly less effective at scrubbing really stuck on food, but I just soaked a little longer. Very happy and will purchase again.
They are a lot more expensive than normal sponges but given they can be composted, I think I might be sold.
Initially the sponges are quite stiff and it takes a few days to loosen up to get a good clean on dishes. I find they last up to around 6 weeks however after this they do start to come apart – similarly washing sharp knives can lead to multiple cuts in the sponge, meaning they don’t last as long, so care if needed.
Overall they’re a reasonable swap if you want to avoid single use plastics but they aren’t as robust as normal sponges and don’t last as long.
Love these sponges, knowing there is no plastic involved.
The rougher bit is strong enough to clean, but not so that it would scratch, which is brilliant.
The sponge is not too thick and remains flexible for those hard to reach spaces.
And it is compostable, so very happy with this product!
I wanted to reduce my plastic consumption that contributes to plastic landfill and found these sponges through the Modern Milkman. Great value when bought in a pack through Amazon. I like the durability of the sponge/loofah sides. I love that all the material can be popped into the compost bin when finished with. Just cut into 1cm cubes and compost.
I really like these sponges.
The best thing about them is that they fall apart when they’ve been well used. In my home that’s at least three months.
These are not designed to last forever – that is the point. I would definitely use these and buy a few more of them than return to plastic sponges.
These are great for gentle cleaning and work well on most food build up and stains.
My only negative is that the size and shape is a little unwieldy so I ended up cutting the first one I used in half. There again I now have double the amount so it’s better value.
I could never go back to a plastic sponge knowing that it is gradually disintegrating into our waterways. This is a lovely thing to hold and behold, does the job beautifully. Does break up eventually but certainly no quicker than a plastic sponge, and then it can go into the compost. Win win.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from these but I’ve been very happy so far. They are expensive but I thought I’d try them in an effort to cut down on plastics. The scrubber side hold up well to pan scrubbing but there’s nothing on the packaging to say if they’re machine washable which is a shame. If you’re willing to pay to be more eco friendly then I’d say these are worth a try.
A great replacement for cheap plastic sponges; they last for months. Annoyed at getting through those packs of sponge scourers at the rate of one or two a week & all the plastic waste that entails. I thought I’d splash some cash on an eco-alternative. They work really well, and last for a couple of months if looked after.
I’ve only been using it for a week but I’m impressed so far. The scourer side is tough enough to remove stubborn bits but doesn’t scratch and the softer side is perfect for washing up. It’s a bit small to grip but that actually helps when washing smaller items.
I haven’t put it in the washing machine yet so I can’t comment on that. I have tried a few other eco friendly alternatives to the traditional yellow and green plastic sponge and, so far, this is the best.
The Seep sponges are more robust and actually last longer than the usual type and don’t degrade and go soft.
They are supposed to be compostible so I’ll cut them up after they are finished and put them in my compost bin to see.
Overall I’m.impressed with these sponges and will definitely be switching to the more sustainable option.
I bought a pack of theses SEEP sponges back in July and weeks – yes weeks – later, I’m still using the first one. No dishwasher so everything done by hand. I’ve chucked it in the washing machine a couple of times and it’s still going strong.
Took a few days to become flexible and is starting to fall apart now, but is still brilliant white after all this time and there is no bad odour at all.
So lasting several times longer than the standard ones and won’t cause any pollution when it’s done. Fantastic.
So in a nutshell. These a good. They have enough scraping power for pots, just have a coconut scourer for really tough stains and a cloth or sponge only for fine glasses.
Some people complained about food getting caught in them. Any bits are easily rinsed off if you turn the sponge rough side down and rinse under running water. No problem.
They look nice. My boyfriend immediately said he loves the look of it and so I gave him one to take home. The obvious reason for buying is they contain no plastic. These type of products are ridiculously expensive though and that’s why they’ll never become mainstream until something drastic happens with the prices. I hope that drastic happens.
I will update this review if I find they don’t live up to expectation. If there’s no update, it means I’m happy with them.
UPDATE: The sponges are still fine, but I actually bough some plain loofah and cut it up in flat rectangles. It makes a fantastic sponge for much cheaper. I actually prefer plain loofah to the sponge fused ones as it’s soft and moulds to the hand like ordinary sponge. Natural loofah cut up also has a soft side and rough side. And can be washed in dishwasher. They’ll last forever. I’m a natural plain loofah convert. Sorry Seep.
This sponge is great. It takes a couple of uses to get bendy but after that its lovely to wash up with. I even put mine in the dishwasher and it came out clean and ready to go again. The sponge on it is great and leaves no excess water on the sideboard when wiping them down. So much better than disposable sponges. We’ve been using it for 2 weeks and it’s holding up well as we do a fair bit of washing up with having kids lol. I believe that this will last for the time that is advertised. I think this is one of the best out there to buy for longevity and we’ve tried few different ones and this is far superior to the ones we have tried. Thankyou seep for this product .
Have tried a number of eco friendly sponges to replace the disposable ones with all the plastic and these are the best by far. Scub side stays attached for ages. We got about 3 months use out of one (only 2 of us in the household, so not loads of dishes). Got the bulk of food off using a scrubber as found some bits can get stuck under the loofer, but with a bit of a soak first everything cleans off brilliantly. Can be washed or boiled to sanitise. Will definitely be buying again.