The folks at 3M were kind enough to provide samples from their new Greener Clean line of products. I have to admit, because 3M is a large company, and Scotch-Brite is a large subsidiary, I was fully prepared for a big greenwash. I’m happy to report I was pleasantly surprised. I received several products from the new line:
The Natual Fiber Non-Scratching Scrub Sponge: This is just like the standard Scotch-Brite sponges with one “sponge” side and one “scrubbing” side. The difference is that the sponge is made of 100% natural materials, including 23% recycled paper. 50% of the scrubbing side is made from agave plant fibers. I used the sponge this weekend to scrub a variety of surfaces in my house (including the bathtub). It worked as well, if not better than their “non-green” sponge. I won’t ever go back to the regular.
Natural Fiber Non-Scratch Scour Pad: Just the scour, not the sponge. These did a great job, too, on my pots and pans. As above, they contain 50% agave plant fibers. The packaging is 100% recycled content.
Soap Loaded Scrubbers: These are great. They did a fantastic job on my stainless steel frying pan, as well as a host of my other pots and pans. They even got off some baked on stuff I’d not been able to remove before. The best part, quoted from Scotch-Brite’s website:
- Soap is biodegradable and phosphorous-free
- Rust and splinter-free
- Packaging is made from 100% recycled content
- One 12 oz plastic bottle makes enough fiber to produce approximately 6 soap pads
Biodegradeable Absorbent Sponge: This sponge soaks up a lot of liquid. It’s great to have around for mopping up spills and for small clean ups. It, too, is biodegradeable and according to Scotch-Brite, it will out last more than 30 rolls of paper towels.
Biodegradeable Expanding Soft Sponge: A more compact version of the one above. Helps save space and packaging.
It’s hard not to really like these products. They beat paper towels because they are reusable. Though they do wear out eventually, nearly all of them are biodegradeable. After checking them out and using them for a weekend, I can honestly recommend them. (I did not receive any payment from 3M or Scotch-Brite for this review beyond the samples they generously supplied). I will definitely buy these instead of “regular” sponges in the future. My only question for 3M is that now they’ve managed to create such a great (and Earth-friendly) product, why even make the other stuff anymore?
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