They don’t get smelly or slimy like some sponges. No Micro and lemon juice to keep them hygentic.I ordered these because they are more sustainable than regular sponges. What was surprising is how well they hold up, how long they last, and how non-smelly they are. I'm still on my first sponge weeks later. I do run the sponge through the dishwasher with the dishes regularly to clean. They soap up really well, and do not damage my non-stick cookware. I'd say they are a cross between a dishcloth and a sponge - I really like them and I did not expect to like them.These sponges were as advertised. Quite absorbent (not perfect, but pretty good), last a long time (i’ve been using the same one for almost 4-5 monhths and after washing it in the washing machine came out clean and fresh smelling). Could not be happier.I just re ordered these for the second time. I think these last just as long, if not longer, then a conventional plastic sponge. I haven’t noticed a stench off of them at all, and they get the job done quite nicely. I recommend pairing them with natural loofa scrubbers if you need something with extra scrubbing power. I do all of my dishes by hand, and I am pleased with this product. My second order shipped in plastic, but my first order did not.We buy these a lot from various brands on Amazon. These aren’t great.I wash these with a sanitize setting and they are like new. I keep reusing the same three. At this rate, it will take me a long time to go through them all. Great product for my non scratch cookware. This has a soft surface for my dishes and a lightly abrasive side for cookware.I use this product as my dish sponge. Doing very well. I love the neutral color and very absorbent. Really happy about the product.My hubby love these but I find them too big for my hands.I can't believe I'm writing about sponges, but that is how much I like them. I have been using one sponge, everyday multiple times, for 2 months, and they still hold their shape! That is unbelievable to me, as I'm use to sponge getting flat after only a weeks use. It doesn't even show any signs of wear, and I've used in on an indoor grill as well. I would definitely buy these again.I bought these based on the amazing reviews. So disappointed. They are so cheap. All the threads are pulled and the fabric is all weird. Not sure if I received a bad batch. Not impressed going back.They're good but you can't actually wash anything super dirty with them. I need to keep a steel wool with these.Not great. They don’t do a good job if there’s any food stuck on a dish and every single one we’ve used has ripped. We haven’t been able to wash/reuse them because of this. We’ve just had to throw them away. Very disappointed.Dislike ??