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All White Cellulose Sponge by Barkly Basics, Pack of 3

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Sale price$9.00

A sponge is not usually something you notice, which is rather the point of this one. Plain white, no dye, no logo and no lurid yellow, it sits by the sink without announcing itself, and it does the job without scratching anything.

Barkly Basics makes the cellulose from natural wood pulp and cotton fibres, and describes it as dye free, non-scratch, highly absorptive and stain resistant. It comes as a pack of three in a paper sleeve, each sponge 12cm long by 7cm wide by 2cm deep.

Will it scratch my pans or glassware?

The brand describes it as non-scratch, so it is intended for everyday dishes, benches and glassware. For baked on residue you will want a scourer rather than this.

Why does dye free matter?

Beyond the look, undyed cellulose means nothing is leaching colour into your sink water as the sponge breaks down. It also means the sponge shows you honestly when it is time to replace it.

What happens at the end of its life?

Barkly Basics states that its cellulose sponges are fully compostable and biodegradable.

Why you will love it

  • Non-scratch, so it is safe on everyday dishes and benches
  • Made from natural wood pulp and cotton fibres, with no dye
  • Highly absorptive, which is what you actually want in a sponge
  • All white, so it disappears into a pale or monochrome kitchen
  • Three per pack, in a paper sleeve rather than plastic

Details

  • Pack: 3 sponges
  • Size: 12cm L x 7cm W x 2cm D each
  • Material: cellulose from wood pulp and cotton fibres, dye free
  • Brand: Barkly Basics

Keeping the sink tidy

  • Keep one in a small ceramic dish or tray beside the tap rather than balanced on the sink edge.
  • Stack the spare two in an under sink organiser or on open shelving, where the paper sleeve looks fine on display.
  • Pair it with the rest of the Barkly Basics range for a sink area that reads as one thing.
  • Rinse and squeeze it out properly after each use, and stand it on edge so it dries.

Gifting

Not a gift on its own, but a good filler in a housewarming or new home hamper alongside a dish wash and a tea towel from our kitchen range.

The short of it

Three dye free white cellulose sponges from Barkly Basics, each 12 x 7 x 2cm, made from natural wood pulp and cotton fibres. Non-scratch and highly absorptive, they suit everyday dishes and benches, and the brand states they are fully compostable and biodegradable.

Barkly Basics all white cellulose sponges, pack of three
All White Cellulose Sponge by Barkly Basics, Pack of 3 Sale price$9.00

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