Forgotten Wisdom from the East ♻️

6/16/2025

My neighbour loves gardening, and he kindly gifted me a whole bunch of loofah sponges

After using them for a year, I was genuinely impressed

They’re Almost Perfect

  • Easy & effective — They clean dishes and pans effortlessly, and even carry a pleasant natural scent

  • Fast-drying — The porous structure helps them dry quickly, reducing bacterial growth

  • Biodegradable 🌿 — This really matters to me
    I admit I have a bit of an obsession with reducing waste and avoiding excessive plastic. Pollution deeply bothers me

    Loofah sponges come from nature, and return to it without harm. Since they’re compostable, I can replace them frequently without worrying

The Only Downside

They're not great as commercial products

They look rough and plain, and last very long while incredibly cheap

MUJI actually sells loofah sponges, but after comparing, I still prefer these rustic, homemade ones—they simply work better

I highly recommend giving loofah sponges a try

If you love them and have a garden, you can easily grow your own—for free

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