spaghetti scrubbers are more than fun to look at

Product:  Original Spaghetti Scrub
Supplier:  Goodbye Detergent

If you’re tired of smelly, moldy or rusty scrubbing pads, a new line of kitchen scrubbers should come as good news.

The curly, abrasive strips that make up these spagetti-like creatures inspires their name  “Spaghetti Scrub”, part of a “Goodbye Detergent” line of environmentally friendly products for home.

Made of corncobs and peach pits(!), these unique scrubs are a green alternative to synthetic scrubbers.

With their naturally abrasive texture, it’s actually possible to clean up without using toxin and chemical-ridden detergents.  You don’t need to use any soap with these scrubs (though a really small dab of soap helps for really greasy jobs – a lot of soap will go a long way). They’re pliabile too, which helps for trickier cleaning jobs like cleaning faucets. They dry quickly which helps inhibit growth of bacteria. You can also throw them in the microwave for about 10 seconds after use.

The coarse scrubs (made with corn cobs) are ideal for cleaning metal cookware, kettles, sinks, grills. They also work for peeling vegetables. The gentle scrubs (made with peach pits), are meant for cleaning wood, plastic, and any other materials that are prone to dull or scratch. Just a note: these scrubs aren’t intended for glass, lacquer or for non-stick coatings.

Based on normal use, these resuable scrubs should last 3 to 6 months. Each recyled box contains 2 scrubs. Expect to pay about $9.

Made in Japan (designed by Hiroki Hayashi), these innovative scrubs have won the Design Plus Award 2009 in Europe, the Good Design Award 2008 in Asia, and the Wallpaper Best Sinkside Award 2008 in the UK.