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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these sponges for exceptional durability and cleaning effectiveness, with most noting they last weeks of daily use without falling apart. Reviewers highlight strong absorbency, soft texture that doesn't scratch, and reliable performance across dishwashing, countertops, and tough jobs like grout cleaning. Many compare them favorably to cheaper alternatives. However, some long-time users report recent quality decline, noting thinner material, reduced absorbency, and premature splitting. Several mention disappointment with bright pink and green colors, preferring traditional beige or white. Despite these concerns, most customers consider them dependable and worthwhile.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Small condo/home needs.
Would RecommendThese sponges have been my 'go to' for at least 10 years now. Usage includes small dish cleaning and a separate sponge for countertop wipe downs. No disappointments with any odors or sponge breakage. They usually last 3 weeks without any need for the microwave method or antifungal dish soap.
Verified Purchaser
Do you even care?
If you would care about what the loyal consumers think, you just might make MORE profits than less by maintaining them. The other reviewers said it all. To have a sponge you've always used tear up so fast is disappointing. I use mine to wipe my sink and shower only so it makes no sense. You may think it's a smart move to change them, but you may pay adversely in the end.
From Scotch-Brite.com
These sponges hold up well
Would RecommendThese are the original Ocelo sponges that I like. And I like buying them from a local store
Verified Purchaser
Just okay
Would Not RecommendLove the colors of these sponges. They are not as strong as I would like.
Verified Purchaser
Love these sponges
Would RecommendI have been using these sponges for years and just love them. They never smell and last a long time.
Bad Quality. Disappointed.
Would Not RecommendI have been using this product for quite some time for the kitchen use. I usually like 3M products since they are well-known for their innovation and high quality. However, this item tear and fall apart easily after a few uses. Surprisingly, the same area. It is getting annoying and looking for the improvement. Thanks!
From Scotch-Brite.com
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Different colors respond differently
Would RecommendI've noticed that different colored sponges feel different and last different amounts of time. For every yellow sponge I go through two green ones or pink ones. I thought this might just be my imagination so I have loosely kept track over the last six months and found it to be true. Green is the worst. If i could just buy all yellow I would do that. This is not so much a complaint as a question. Why does yellow last longer and feel different than the others?
From Scotch-Brite.com
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A great decline in quality
Would Not RecommendI have used this product over 20 years and have noticed a steep decline in the quality of the sponges. This past year, every sponge I've used has split down the middle after only a week of washing up dishes. Sadly, I must give up on this product. What a shame.
From 3m.com
Sponges SPLIT
Would Not RecommendI have used these sponges for years-lateothey all tear or split in the same place!!! It is extremely frustrating and I feel I am wasting my $$$ 3M you can do better!!!
From 3m.com
Go To Tool for Cleaning and Wiping
Use mine mainly in dishwashing, cleaning counters, etc. Keep several in use and allow to completely dry before reusing. Disinfect them with Pinesol. Good cleaning action.
From Scotch-Brite.com
Change the Colors back!
Would Not RecommendI've been using OCello sponges forever. Why in the world have you started using the buff color??? That color is so ugly that it looks dirty from the moment I open the package and have to use it. I threw the first one away thinking there was a "bad" one in the package!!?? Please go back to your original colors!
From 3m.com
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