LoofCo Washing-Up Pad is hand-made in Egypt from Loofah aegyptiaca plant with a cotton hanging loop. A perfect Bio-Compostable alternative to plastic sponges and scourers. When dampened its natural plant fibres become soft enough for non-stick pans, supple enough to fit into mugs. Approximately 13cmx8cm in size. Unstitched for easy drying. LoofCo products are eco-friendly & plant-based. From loofah pads & coir brushes to cloths & soaps. All plastic-free, biodegradable or recyclable for greener, cleaner washing-up, cleaning & bodycare. To Use: • Fits neatly in the hand, may appear abrasive when dry but when immersed in water, the washing-up pad swells to become a circular spongy flexible pad. Use in warm water with washing-up liquid or LoofCo Washing-Up Soap • To keep loofah fresh between uses, rinse, squeeze out water, shake out any food particles & dry from the cotton string loop • Occasionally wash in the washing machine or by hand Lasts months, when worn out can be composted