The Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrubbing Sponge was the first sponge of this type I ever bought and I immediately knew that cleaning would never be the chore it once was. The green scrubbing surface takes the need for hard pressure out of removing the worst messes. I use it for cleaning everything from baked on grunge on my pots and pans to soap scum in the shower and am never disappointed with the results. Keep one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom. It will quickly turn into your #1 go-to cleaning tool.

I've been buying 9 ct. or 24 ct. Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponges for decades. They have always worked perfectly for dishes and the scour pad side for pans. At the end of each week, it gets tossed {even though it looks like it has a lot of life left} and a new one comes out. Up until recently, I would have given this product a 10+ without a thought. However, I am now on my 2nd pkg. and every sponge practically disintegrates by the 2nd use. 1st pkg. - I thought it was a fluke since they have always been A+ and bought another pkg.. That's when I realized what is really happening. It's truly a shame Scotch Bright decided to cheapen their product & risk their reputation. What once was a 5 star doesn't deserve a -1. Little sponge pcs. fall off & and need to be scooped out of sink every use. Some small pcs. have escaped down the drain even with a stopper in it. I don't plan on taking the chance of pipes eventually being clogged with yellow sponge. Sadly, I won't be buying anymore. I was not exaggerating saying I've been buying them for decades. Bought 1st time at age 21 when I got married and I just turned 64. That's a lot of loyalty years. Very disappointed they jumped on the "lets cheapen our product & charge more" band wagon.

This sponge is a powerhouse when it comes to getting the toughest baked on crust off a pan. And also,it is so convenient because on the opposite side is a soft sponge that won't harm the most delicate glasses or plates. What ever your cleaning, this little sponge gets the job done.

I personally have used Scotch-Brite products ever since they first came out. I suppose I just liked the name because I AM of Scotch descent. But I HAVE continued using them ever since, and the reason is BECAUSE they do the job, and they do it WELL. You can use Scotch-Brite pads on almost everything. Of course if it's made of something much softer than the palm of my hand, I always test the surface first (on the underside). We use them regularly on dishes, pots and pans, floors, windows, and almost everything else around the house that you can't "Just get clean with only a cloth". We used to used those wire impregnated scrub pads before, but DO THEY LAST? The answer is NO! DO THEY SCRATCH? The answer is YES! Do they RUST? The answer is YES? Do they stick you sometimes with little metal splinters? The answer is YES! AND, how long DO they LAST? The answer is NOT LONG ENOUGH! Do you think I like Scotch-Brite Pads? The answer is YES!! NOW, can you tell that I DO LIKE SCOTCH-BRITE products? YOU BETCHA!

This review is for the version of the sponge described on this web page: the one that has a rectangular shape (not the S-Wave version, where each long edge has the shape of a sine wave). This is an excellent 2-In-1 sponge. I've used these sponges for over 5 years, and I'm very happy with the design and consistent high quality. I've found the sponges handy for many types of cleaning, including cleaning: pots, pans, and dishes; counter surfaces; the inside of a self-cleaning oven (that is, for the required pre-cleaning before I use the "self-cleaning" feature); and aluminum assemblies that I fabricate for electronic projects. I've found that if I make sure to keep the Scotch Brite side of the sponge wet, and use hot water and a bit of dishwashing liquid, I can clean surfaces such as the inside of the glass window in my oven without scratching or harming the surface. I like the fact that this 3M sponge has a rectangular shape, instead of the S-Wave version, where each long edge has the shape of a sine wave. I've tried the 3M S-Wave sponges, and I don't like them. I believe the S-wave version is a flawed design for several reasons. (I plan to post a separate review of the S-Wave version.) I've read a few of the negative reviews on this page, where the reviewer says that he/she purchased a package of these sponges that had poor construction quality. The reviewer said that the sponges fell apart very quickly compared to the ones in other packages that the reviewer had purchased. I've never bought a package of these sponges that contained a poor-quality sponge. Each sponge I've used lasts a surprisingly long time. (I follow the instructions, which say to rinse out the sponge fairly often.)

Whenever I'm at the store buying household supplies, I always pick up a fresh pack of these heavy duty scrubber sponges. I trust them on my pans, and they do a fantastic job of getting stuck on food off them, even if it's burned on. I've tried other brands, and the scrubbing part wears off. Scotch Brite brand stays in tact until I am ready to replace it.

Very sturdy, doesn't seem to have the wear and tear other sponges have after a few uses. With both the spongey side and then the abrasive side really helps with a little less elbow grease normally you would have to put in to cleaning off stuck on mess.

I tell you, this scrubber has lots of power, I love it, you can use it anywhere and it does a great job. Get one for the kitchen, bathroom and even garage! You will not be sorry! I got some for my parents too, my mom cooks alot and she has no problem cleaning everything now!

For years and years now since I discovered the Scotch-Brite no-scratch and heavy duty cleaners, I've never used another thing. They are absolutely the best at getting dishes and pans clean, and I've scrubbed floors and sticky labels and hubcaps and more things than I like to think about with them. When I have to use someone else's kitchen, I'm always looking around for the little green square, and nothing else works as well. I bring them home and cut them in half with scissors (probably helps to sharpen the scissors too) and keep them in my dish cloth drawer. Every day I toss the one in use in the dishwasher and feel like it is more sanitary to use than a sponge or cloth. Don't ever hand me a sponge or cloth!

This is a must have in my kitchen. I don't do anything else - I won't do without it. I ran out a while ago and my family thought I was nuts I had to stop what I was doing and go to the store to get a new one. I have stainless steel cookware and this is the only thing I use on it. Soak for a few minutes and than go at it with my sponge - can't live with out my heavy duty sponge. I now keep a few under my sink so I never run out again Thanks Theresa