Marie Hoff, a California sheep farmer, has invented another product: wool sponges for washing dishes. “Honestly, I’m a little surprised it took this long for wool sponges to enter the market.

Typically made from plastic and resin, abrasive scrub sponges are suited for tougher cleaning jobs. Steel wool sponges, also ...

We were after wool sponge, the golden fleece of the Gulf; and we were out for a two weeks’ catch. Possibly the entire floor of the Gulf of Mexico is spawned with sponges. As deep as men have ...

There are plenty of different types of buffing pads on the market today, made from various types of materials such as microfiber, wool, and terry cloth. Sponge pads are also popular and you’ll ...

Of course, we should first cover the primary use for steel wool. Typically constructed as a mesh of fine steel wiring, it's most often used to remove residue your sponge just can’t handle ...

Although it's not exactly the same as a loofah, a wool sea sponge is also a great option for lathering up. With proper care, this sponge can last a while without getting riddled with bacteria.

While they lack the scouring power of, say, steel wool, they do have a bonus use: When dry, silicone sponges can be run over upholstered furniture, bedding and even clothes to quickly pick up pet ...