Clean Living Blog

Eco-Friendly Sponge Brands: How to Compare Materials Before You Buy
Not sure which eco-friendly sponge brand to trust? Compare sponges by what they're made of, what happens when you're done with them, and who checked the claim. Read more...
How to Clean a Burnt Pan (Without Scratching It)
Burnt a pan during holiday cooking? Here's how to clean it step by step, with the right method for stainless steel, non-stick, cast iron, and sheet pans, plus what to scrub with so you don't scratch the surface. Read more...
Disposable Sponges: Is There a Compostable Option?
Disposable sponges are handy, but most end up as plastic trash. Here's what they're made of, how often to swap them, and how a compostable natural loofah sponge fits in, plus tips for the holiday dish pile. Read more...
Square loofah dish sponges beside a Scrub & Throw kraft box on a rental kitchen counter
Airbnb Cleaning Checklist: What to Restock Every Turnover
A practical Airbnb cleaning checklist for hosts and cleaners: supplies to stock room by room, a step-by-step turnover routine, and how much to keep on hand. Read more...
How to Cut Plastic in Your Kitchen: 10 Simple Swaps
Watched The Plastic Detox on Netflix and wondering where to start? Here are 10 simple kitchen swaps to cut down on plastic, from heating food in glass to swapping your cutting board and dish sponge. Read more...
What Is a Loofah Gourd? The Plant Behind Your Sponge
A loofah gourd is a real plant in the cucumber family. Here's how it becomes the natural sponge in your kitchen, and why that makes it compostable. Read more...
Best Natural Loofah Sponge for Dishes: What to Look For in 2026
How to choose a natural loofah sponge for dishes in 2026: what to look for, what it cleans, non-stick pans, the best shape, and how to compost it. Read more...
Best Plastic-Free Dish Sponge: Compostable Options & How to Choose
Best plastic-free dish sponge? Look for all plant fiber, no foam or nylon pad. How to choose a compostable kitchen sponge, check labels, and care for it. Read more...
Plastic-Free Sponges: 6 Materials and How to Choose One
Plastic-free sponges are plant-fiber scrubbers for dishes and counters. Compare loofah, coconut coir, sisal, cellulose and more, and learn how to spot hidden plastic. Read more...
What Is a Cellulose Sponge Made Of? How It's Made & How to Use It
A cellulose sponge is made from wood-pulp fiber that's dissolved, shaped, and rinsed into a soft, absorbent sponge. How it's made, how it compares to foam and loofah, and how to care for it. Read more...
Buying Sponges in Bulk: A Guide for Hotels, Airbnbs & Businesses
What hospitality and business buyers should look for before ordering sponges in bulk — plastic-free, certified, and cost-effective at scale. Read more...
Biodegradable vs. Compostable vs. Recyclable: What's the Difference (and Where Loofahs Fit)
Biodegradable, compostable, recyclable — these labels aren't interchangeable. Here's what each one actually means, and how loofahs fit in. Read more...
How to Dry and Store a Loofah Sponge
Learn how to rinse, dry and store a loofah sponge between uses. Read more...
What Is a Loofah? What It's Made Of, Where It Comes From & How to Use It
What is a loofah? It's the dried fiber of a luffa gourd, a climbing vine in the cucumber family, not a sea sponge or plastic. How it grows, how to spell it, how to spot a fake, and how to use one. Read more...
Our Plastic-Free Origin Story (And What's New at Scrub & Throw)
Most scouring pads are plastic, and they end up in landfills. Here's why we build ours from loofah instead, and what USDA Certified Biobased actually means. Read more...
Why We Got Certified (And What "USDA Certified Biobased" Actually Means)
"Eco-friendly" is a word anyone can print on a box. We wanted proof instead. That's the short version of why we spent the better part of a year pursuing USDA Certified Biobased status for our loofah sponges — a process that involved third-party lab testing, a federal application, and a lot more paperwork than we expected for something as simple as a sponge. Here's what it means, why it matters, and why we think every "sustainable" product should have to show its work. The problem with "eco-friendly" Walk down any... Read more...
Are Sponges Made of Plastic? How to Tell If Yours Is
Are Sponges Made of Plastic? How to Tell If Yours Is
Most kitchen sponges are plastic: polyurethane foam with a nylon or polyester scrub pad. Here's what's inside a typical sponge, why "eco" labels can mislead, and a 6-point check to... Read more...
How to Dry and Care for a Natural Sponge
Simple drying and rinsing habits for natural loofah and cellulose sponges, and when to swap in a new one. Read more...
Loofah vs. Cellulose Sponges: Which Is Right for Your Kitchen?
Loofah and cellulose sponges are made differently and clean differently. Here's how to pick the right one for your kitchen. Read more...