This loofah sponge is unbleached and hand-cut to provide a nice grip to clean larger surfaces like plates, stovetops, and counter spaces with ease. It has a softer side that lathers up soap beautifully and a scrubby side for stubborn stains. Loofah is a natural cleansing sponge, made up of the fibrous part of the loofah plant which is 100% compostable. It replaces traditional plastic sponges in dishwashing and general household cleaning.