Skura Sponges Reviews: A new kitchen sponge is only slightly worse than an old one (you can never quite get that smell off your hands). Do you really want the bacteria that causes the odors on your freshly washed dishes? Use Skura Style sponges instead, which have a unique polyurethane foam basis, are quick to dry, and contain 99 percent less E. coli than ordinary cellulose sponges.
They’ve also been treated with an antibacterial agent to assist prevent the growth of mold and mildew. The Skura logo will fade away from the sponge’s surface after a few weeks, signaling that it’s time to discard it. Skura is a Swedish term that means “to scour,” and these sponges are powerful enough to do just that. There are also cleansing pads and absorbent foam provided. They’re also less likely to grow ratty and untidy after a few uses. The non-abrasive side of ceramic plates and nonstick pans can be safely used (but always test them first because cookware coatings vary from brand to brand). If you want to give your skuras a bit more shine, you can put them in the dishwasher.
Materials:
Sponging products use a patented polyurethane foam foundation, a premium nonabrasive scouring coating, and an antimicrobial agent in the foam and scouring coating to prevent the creation of bacteria, mold, and mildew that create foul odors.
Care:
We recommend rinsing and squeezing the sponge dry after each use. Skura Style sponges can be washed in the dishwasher. Food should never be heated in the microwave. Replace your sponge when the fade-to-change technology begins to show signs of wear and maintain proper hygiene measures with your current sponge. A fresh one should be installed every one to two weeks.
Favorite sponge in Test Kitchen that Never Stinks
Cleaning is something I take seriously both professionally and personally. (Because I’m a neat freak, I’ll clean a stove while it’s still hot.) Trust me when I say that the Skura Style sponges are the best on the market. The ordinary home uses far fewer kitchen sponges than the Bon Appetit test kitchen. When multiple people are preparing and testing recipes at the same time, the dishes pile up quickly, and the windows aren’t opened to let in the fresh air.
The sponges absorb everything that happens in the room. If you leave a regular sponge out over the weekend in this section of town, it will be dry, crinkly, and stale by Monday. They must be disposed of once a week. Microwaving them, boiling them, or even using Clorox bleach hasn’t worked for me. This will never happen.) A Skura sponge, on the other hand, is significantly more durable. The best aspect is that it does not emit any foul odors. Skura, which means “scrub” or “scour” in Swedish, has developed an antibacterial, odor-resistant sponge with a super-absorbent basis.
The sponge is made of polyurethane foam rather than cellulose (like other scrubbing pads), making it resistant to germs, mildew, and mold, as well as having an antimicrobial ingredient that keeps the sponge from smelling bad. My initial impression was biassed on the Skura sponge’s rough surface. It softens and extends to fit any shape, from basic kitchenware to the most exquisite wine glasses, as soon as you add a little water. Because of the foam, the antimicrobial sponge dries faster than cellulose sponges. Scrubbing pads, reusable microfiber wipes, and dishcloths are also available from Skura, either separately or as part of the “Clean Happy” bundle.
Make sponges for the kitchen stylish!
Skura sponges include a faded monogram that indicates when it’s time to replace it. After several days of use, I’ve discovered that these sponges clean my dishes, countertops, and other surfaces completely and swiftly. They’re simple to use and dry considerably faster than most other sponges, which is a huge bonus in my book! These sponges are incredible. Individual packs of Skura sponges can be purchased as needed, or a four-pack sponge set can be subscribed to and sent to your home every month or every other month.
It’s time to swap to a fresh sponge when the Skura Style monogram on the scrubby side completely vanishes. I’d probably still be using the one that started my infatuation if it weren’t for the fact that these sponges are unscented. Actually, that wouldn’t worry me at all. Because Skura Style Sponges are made of patented polyurethane foam and are antibacterial, specialist microbiologists recommend replacing your sponge every 1-2 weeks. They dry quickly, are odorless, and never stink. Because they dry faster and hold their form better than cellulose sponges, Bon Appetit Test Kitchen dubbed them “The Magic, Odorless Wonder.”
My mother required that I clean my dishes with a sponge before placing them in the dishwasher when I was a youngster. That’s something I’ll never forget. To me, a sponge was a symbol of cleanliness back then. After reading multiple horror stories about how filthy sponges can get (including one from the Strategist), my opinion of sponges changed: they now seemed downright awful. Even though I eat most of my meals out of plastic containers, the Skura Style sponges I’ve been using on my kitchen sink have made me more willing to cook using genuine pots and pans.
When Should I Throw Away My Antimicrobial Sponge?
I’ll acknowledge that the company (which was co-founded by my old employer) makes its own sponges out of a patented, quick-drying foam because many of the most annoying sponges are made from cellulose (cellulose is a breeding ground for smelly and odorless bacteria because it takes a lot longer to dry). The sponge’s foam body has been treated with an antibacterial solution using silver as the active ingredient, making it resistant to bacteria, mold, and mildew growth. This sponge has a thicker pad for washing dishes, making it preferable to others I’ve used.
A patterned surface on the scouring pad is unnecessary. When the pattern starts to fade after a few usages, I know it’s time to get a new sponge (something I only occasionally thought to do with standard-looking models, and usually only by the time they smelled like death). There was no remaining sponge aroma on my hands after using a Skura sponge (a certain funk anyone who sponged down a plate or glass can identify). So it’s surprising to me that the more I use my sponges, the less obvious they become. Apart from the fact that they don’t stay wet for long (even if I don’t wring them out), they don’t have an unpleasant odor and food and dirt don’t attach to them.
It takes about a month for the pattern to fade to the point that I need to replace the sponges when I use them. However, because I live alone, I only do a few dishes every several weeks. The sponges should be replaced every one to two weeks, according to Skura, which seems excessive. Knowing what I know now about sponges, I’m not sure any of them are the purest kind of sanitation. Skura sponges, on the other hand, are possibly the greatest (and most elegant) kitchen makeover I’ve ever done for less than twenty cents.
