ocelo Handy Sponge, 4.7-Inches x 3-Inches x 3/5-Inches, 4-Count

I use Ocelo sponges for my kitchen work. They are strong, and hold up under all scrubbing forces... they rinse well, they are easy to squeeze to remove all the liquid to be able to absorb more... They hold up in water that has bleach in it and remain intact. These sponges are first class in durability, function and absorption. Amazon provides me with many of my household supplies. Amazon is my "Mall of America". Thank you Amazon.

I love these sponges! They're a perfect size, very absorbent, and retain their shape. I use them for washing dishes by hand and wiping down kitchen surfaces.I've used Ocelo sponges for most of my life and they're still the highest quality around.

I gave it 5 stars but I don't actually "love" inanimate objects. Nonetheless, these are very good sponges. It's the perfect size. It doesn't have a scratchy side, which I don't like on a sponge. It goes into the microwave nicely every few days to clean it and head off the smells that come from washing dishes with it. I bought a large supply here on Amazon because they're difficult to find in a brick 'n mortar store.

This is actually a great product. The packaging, however, was sloppy. The cellophane cover was torn, thus exposing the sponges to air...and germs! Not surprisingly, the sponges were completely dried out.I tried to revive them by cutting and rehydrating them. But the thrill is gone! And needless to say, now that I've done Sponge Triage, I cannot return them for a replacement/refund.So, my cautionary tale: fabulous sponges, careless packaging that damaged the (usually excellent) product. It's not possible to know if the fault lies with the seller of with Amazon.PS These sponges are actually less expensive in a traditional grocery store, so if one in your neighborhood carries them, go for it. At least you'll know exactly what you're purchasing!

Although I am not a fan of sponges as they harbor bacteria like crazy, I do use them for some household cleaning projects and other things. These are fine. They are a nice size and they're thick enough not to fall apart after repeated uses. I boil my sponges in water after a few uses to keep bacteria at bay and these hold up well to that without getting weaker or tearing easily. If I HAVE to use a sponge, although these don't have any bells and whistles like a scrubby side, these work fine my needs. They come in assorted colors which is nice too.

Microwave sponges one minute each day after a couple quick fresh water squeezes. I use a blue Scotch-Brite sponge with a non-scratch scrub side for washing dishes and scrubbing off the table (many bubbles come out during microwaving). I use an o-cel-o sponge for wiping up water from dishwashing and any soap left on the table from scrubbing with the Scotch-Brite (usually two passes with the o-cel-o). Use a green, flat scouring pad for scraping silverware since you can easily apply it to both sides in one swipe and a firm, nylon bristle brush for scraping items with stickier substances like egg and cheese that so easily get stuck in the scouring-pad side of the Scotch-Brite sponge. With the exception of the nylon brush, I can microwave all items at the end of the day to kill bacteria that cause smells. Sometimes I throw everything into the dishwasher but always microwave at least the Scotch-Brite and o-cel-o once a day. I normally get nearly two weeks of use from each before throwing them out. I have to remind the kids often, though, to rinse the o-cel-o after wiping up water, crumbs, or coffee or ketchup (for example) because the sponges stain and quickly start to smell if not rinsed out.

Not really sure why I need to put up a beaming review for sponges... but these definitely deserve it. They're perfect sized for any hands, clean very well and are priced cheaply. They can be a little stiff in the beginning as are most sponges, but once you start using it, they soften up making them much more pleasant to use.

I bought these because the description said 6 inches (maybe 6.1 inches) They are actually 4.7 inches in length. Had I read reviews I would have seen the 4.7 in an answer, but I didn't read the reviews. Sponges are not that complicated, and the Ocelo brand is one I like. But I bought them specifically because they were described as 6 inches. Disappointed.