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(More customer reviews)I really like this product and wanted to let shoppers looking for greener ways to clean know about these natural fiber sponges.But - after reading the reviews already posted here - one saying that this sponge is dangerous for people with nut allergies - I decided I better do some checking on it before I actually steered someone with nut allergies to possible dangerous effects. I called the 3M toll free number on the back of the package. 1-800-846-8887.
The representive assured me that this product has absolutely no nut products in it and is quite safe. There was an earlier product that was made from walnuts but hasn't been produce in over 2 years.She was very helpful and went on to tell me that the scrubber side is made from the Agave plant - I had to look that one up and found it was a plant from the amaryllis family, which I also had to look up and found it is a bulbous flowering plant. The sponge side is cellulose found in fiber(the package says "recycled paper").So there is no danger lurking in this newer product. There is a warning on the package though that it should not be used to clean aquariums.
Thanks Colleen at 3M for being so helpful(and nice).
As for the product's effectiveness - it's great! A non-scratch sponge,I found it worked as good as the Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty scrubber for cleaning - although you may have to add just a little more elbow grease for really tough stuck or baked on stuff. The scruby side doesn't last quite as long as the Heavy Duty, but pretty close, and I like to change my sponges ocassionally and use the old ones for things other than my dishes and counters before I toss them. The sponge side is pretty thick, very spongy - almost fluffy - and doesn't wear down much at all.
Also - at this time - this multi-pack of 12 is a great buy - compared to buying a single of the natural fiber sponge at my local market.It does come out more expensive then the original Heavy Duty sponge - it always seems going green costs a little more! Prices do change though so check this against you store price. You may want to start with one from your store anyway to see if you like it before buying a dozen anyway.
Another good way to go all natural! Maybe someday, manufacturers of "greener" products will figure out a way to package them in something other than plastic wrap or containers.
AMAZON - PLEASE CORRECT YOUR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION THAT INDICATED WALNUT SHELLS
Thanks - Laurie
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Scotch-Bright Scrub Sponge is made from cellulose, derived from wood pulp, a renewable resource with natural walnut shells yet will not scratch most household surfaces.Effective for tough jobs but safe on non-stick cookware. The packaging is made from 100% recycled paper, 35% post consumer materials.
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