You will not go back to sponge or anything else. This Innovative Dish Washing Net Cloths do not make any Scratch(Keep your Expensive Pans and Pots Safe) and Odor(Easy Rinse, Quick Air Dry will Prevent Odor and Bacteria Build up). Save Money!(Long Last : will Out Last ANY Sponges and Scourers). Easy Maintenance.(Dishwasher /Washing Machine Safe) Food does not stick (Super Easy to Rinse and Will Keep your Food Off) It will hold soap well and create Suds very well(Best Used Folded Quarters or Crunched Together).