O-Cedar Scrunge Heavy-Duty Scrub Sponge | Odor-Resistant, Multi-Surface Scrubbing Sponge | Lasts 20% Longer Than Regular Sponges, 6 Count (Pack of 2)

These sponges are amazing! The green original version is the only sponge I've used for YEARS, and I've loved them. They are not always easy to find in stores, but are worth the effort to me. These are just as good, but with a more robust scrub surface, so I was interested in trying them out on extra-crazy messes. I love that Scrunge sponges (all versions) stay scrubby for the life of the sponge - they don't compact or lose scrubbing ability like Scotchbrite pads do. And they do last forever: no separation of scrubber from sponge, and do not smell weird easily. The wavy scrubber side helps with that, since you can lay the sponge flat on that side, and there is plenty of air circulation to prevent that stale sourness. Mine have also survived many a germ-killing trip through the microwave with no ill efects. These black heavy duty ones are just as great, but have rougher scrubbing texture and slightly stiffer consistency. This pack is a great value, so it's just an all-around win for me. Very pleased with this find!

I will seriously never buy any other sponges ever again. These are that great! Both the Heavy Duty and the normal O'Cedar Scrunge sponges are amazing price to performance! The Heavy Duty in particular can clean just about anything (even cast iron) and hasn't damaged any of my Teflon coated or crystal dishware. I bought packs in January, June, and December of 2020 and they last about a month and a half each sponge. I've always sanitized them thoroughly in steam, boiling water, dishwasher, direct sunlight and they've all held up without the scrub pads breaking/crumbling or separating from the sponge. The sponges don't rip apart piece by piece over time. Unless you clean a lot of sharp chef knives. Maybe a small corner piece every once in a while but they wear out instead by tearing while staying attached to the scrub pad. My only hope is that they don't purposely start making them worse to sell more. Because these seriously last a very long time with HEAVY use!

I purchased these sponges w/somewhat trepidation. I had read a professional review that rates the O’Cedar sponges as the best on the market. Yet numerous Amazon reviews noted that the sponges didn’t last, even crumbled like the Mr. Clean Erasers. I concur w/the professional reviews......These are the best sponges I’ve ever used! The scrubber side is dense, durable and does a complete job w/o scratching surfaces. Also, debris doesn’t stick to the scrubber side, as does on my popular blue or yellow/green scrubber sponges. I’ve found the O’Cedar sponges to last as long, if not longer than the more popular sponges that I’ve been using for years. When the O’Cedar sponges begin to break down, they do tend to crumble. However, the popular scrubber sponges that I’ve been using tend to shred as they breakdown. Basically, as a sponge decomposes, it’s going to fall apart......So crumbling vs shedding doesn’t make that big of a difference. I’m wondering if the consumers who are experiencing rapid deterioration of the sponges, have hard water? Perhaps the chemicals/minerals in the water effect the longevity of the sponges? Fortunately, in our area, we have high quality tap water. Maybe there’s a correlation between quality of tap water and sponge life? In any case, based on my experiences, I highly recommend the O’Cedar Scrunge Sponge!

They do the job. I usually get them cheaper here on Amazon

Talk about a friggin' workhorse!! These sponges last so much longer than any other sponge I've ever used (I'm lookin' RIGHT at you, Scrub Daddy). The blue, soft side does wear down as expected, but still hangs in there longer than most, but the tough, black side could probably remove paint from a fire hydrant! Ok, maybe not, but check out the pics. The sponge featured in the pics has been used every single day, multiple times a day, for 3 months! The blue side is a bit mangled but that's FINE cuz the black side has got so much more left in the tank. Here's a trick I learned from Oprah. When your sponge starts to smell mildewy or just needs a wicked good cleaning, get it completely saturated, wring it out and throw it in the microwave for 30 seconds. That's supposed to kill all living things in that sponge and it works. The sponge will be boiling hot when you take it out of the microwave so be delicate with your fingers! I give these sponges out for Christmas gifts!! UPDATE: Just for fun I'm adding a picture of that same sponge another month later. The blue, soft side keeps getting chewed up (to be expected) but the tough, black part is still going crazy strong!!

These are heavy duty and work great plus they last a long time. Other sponges are little bi@ches to these. Why can't I find them in any store? Because they work too good and last too long I suppose. Stores don't like things you don't have to replace often. These sponges rock. If I ever can't find them I'm gonna be hella sad.

Clean my skillets great

Best sponges really odor resistant