REVIEW: Crochet dish scrubbers and cloths

Back in April, I posted on Instagram and Facebook about some new dish scrubbers and cloths I had purchased from Crochet Over the Rainbow. I promised a review, and here it is! Albeit a little later than intended…but life happened.

Why choose crochet?

One of the most common questions I’ve been asked is why I chose to buy crochet cloths. Or rather, why change from my usual J-cloths and sponges? They are still reusable after all, and you can pick them up pretty cheap. Well it’s simple really – I think they are pretty rubbish. I used to get through so many of them because they’d either rip easily or wouldn’t grip to the surface enough to actually scrub off the food. The sponges were similar – I found that they started breaking apart easily, and you’re screwed if they pick up any grease etc because they just keep hold of it.

I have been trying to make small swaps around the home recently, both to be more eco-friendly and to support small business. Having stumbled across Crochet Over The Rainbow on Etsy, I found I kept going back to their selling page and Facebook page and eyeing up the products. So, when I decided the cloth and sponge needed replacing, I took a gamble.

Which products did I buy?

I chose to buy two dish cloths and two dish scrubbers – I figured that way I could have one in the wash and one on the go. The dish cloths are beach ball blue and opal green, and the scrubbers are dark turquoise and heather.

Pros

Colours – I love the colours! They haven’t run in the wash, and there has been minimal fade
Everything feels cleaner – right from the first use, it felt like everything was washing better. Especially when using the scrubbers!
Less likely to cut fingers – because the cloths and scrubbers are quite thick, my fingers feel safer when cleaning sharp objects
Easy to wash – just chuck them in the washing machine! I tend to swap them over each week and wash them with our towels
No smell – Because they can be washed regularly, they always smell reasonably fresh. There’s no underlying scent of old food that used to get caught in the sponges
Save money – Whilst they have a bigger upfront cost, it will save me a lot of money in the long run. I can keep washing and reusing rather than having to go and buy replacements every few months.
Eco-friendly – Made with 100% cotton yarn, and obviously reusable

Cons

Slow drying – they definitely need to be hung up after use, but they come with loops for this purpose
Harder to clean tight spaces – use a brush! Problem solved

Would I recommend?

Yes, yes and yes! The products look beautiful, do their job well, and are easy to clean and maintain. I definitely won’t be looking back! Crochet Over the Rainbow is a lovely little family run business with brilliant customer service, and I will certainly be purchasing from them again. I would 100% recommend to anyone who asks.