These met all of my expectations. I have used three and washed (machine wash hot, tumble dry medium) at least five times each (I switch out every third or fourth day), and they have held up well. They are very absorbent so they work well on greasy pots and pans, soaking the oil right up. They do need to be rinsed and squeezed well after doing dishes though or they’ll get mildew.You also need a separate scrubber as these are very soft, but they are great for just sponges! They have gotten very dirty during use but always look brand new after a wash (other than some shrinkage around the edges so they curl up a bit at the corners).The best part for me is no more icky, bacteria-breeding sponges! And no more sending sponges to the landfill!