Goldrick's natural dishwashing sponges are made from pure loofah plants, which means they are completely biodegradable and compostable. Clean your dishes and be "zero waste" to the planet. The mesh-like texture makes it easy to foam using less cleaning liquid. Hard enough to wipe out all plaque & food junk left behind, also soft to protect non-stick pans, smooth plates & other scratch-afraid items. Durable for around 40 days. Quantity: 5 Sponges Material: Loofah fibrous & cotton string Size: 10cm x 7cm Vegan How To UseBefore your first use, soak your loofah sponge in water for 5 minutes, it will expand and soften - make sure to rinse and hang your loofah after each use. You can gently wash your loofah every now and then in a bowl of baking soda, this will increase the loofah's lifespan. What Is LoofahThe loofah plant is a fast growing vine native to Asia and Egypt, belonging to the cucumber family (not a sea organism what many people think), the loofah fruit is quite similar to a cucum