O-Cedar Scrunge Heavy-Duty Scrub Sponge | Odor-Resistant, Multi-Surface Scrubbing Sponge | Lasts 20% Longer Than Regular Sponges,6 Count (Pack of 1)

The sponges with the black scouring pads are much more abrasive than the ones with the green scouring pad. O'Cedar makes the best sponges that I know of - the pad doesn't peel off from the sponge. Eventually the sponge part does wear out, unfortunately, which is just a quality of that kind of sponge. I like that kind of sponge, though.Oh, and these things were designed with thought put into them. Take a look at how the two pointier corners of the sponge are on the same side rather than diagonal from each other. That means they can be flipped to have the same orientation for both right-handed and left-handed users. It's a small detail but it comes in handy when I'm trying to get into the groove of a seal for a plastic lid or something like that - I can flip it around to the other way to make it fit in better.

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!

Each sponge lasts about 1 month before the rough side starts breaking down. We use them for dishes at least once a day, family of 3. Very disappointing.

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!

better than scotch which you get in the market....