What is a loofah sponge?

Luffa sponge is the dried, fibrous interior of the sponge gourd. The GUPPYFRIEND Luffa sponge is an excellent replacement for foamed plastic sponges, which are usually yellow or green. It has never been easier to avoid microplastics in the kitchen and bathroom.

What are the advantages of the GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponge compared to a plastic sponge?

Synthetic sponges cause microplastic pollution through abrasion, which enters the air and wastewater and is not completely filtered out, even by sewage treatment plants. On top of this, there are combined sewer overflows and sewage sludge that is spread back onto fields. The plastic from our households harms not only nature, but us as well. With GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponges, you not only leave the natural gas and crude oil used in the production of plastic sponges in the ground, but also avoid artificial fertilizers and pesticides during cultivation. After all, artificial fertilizers and pesticides can also be used in loofah sponge cultivation. Not in ours, though. We also focus on local cultivation and production in Europe, because we don’t want to solve one problem by creating another. Your antimicrobial GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponge is long-lasting – simply wash it or clean it with vinegar. And: because the GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponge is a 100% natural product, you can also dispose of it in your compost or organic waste bin without any problems.

What can I use the loofah sponges for?

GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponges are designed for washing dishes and cleaning in the kitchen and bathroom. Washing dishes, scrubbing pots, removing stains, cleaning surfaces and sinks – all without microplastics.

How do I clean the GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponges?

After cleaning or washing dishes, rinse with cold water and store in a dry place. You can also wash it in the washing machine at 60°C or clean it in a vinegar-water bath. This way, your loofah sponge will last a long time, and your kitchen and bathroom will be microplastic-free with every wipe.

How long can I use my GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponge?

Of course, it depends on how you treat our loofah sponge. Air drying and regular cleaning – a vinegar-water bath or washing – significantly extend its lifespan. And when it really reaches the end of its life: as a 100% natural product, you can also easily dispose of the GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponges in your compost or organic waste bin.

GUPPYFRIEND Luffa Sponges

Rinse naturally

12,90 €

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Delivery time: 1-3 business days (DE) | 2-6 business days (Europe)

Who likes plastic in the sea? Well, we don’t. That's why GUPPYFRIEND offers natural luffa sponges in a plastic-free pack of 3. This way, with our luffas, you keep microplastics out of nature before they are even created. Our organic sponges are durable, compostable, and perfect for cleaning. Sounds great? So, let’s go for it with our GUPPYFRIEND luffa sponge.

Organically grown without pesticides and artificial fertilizers
Perfect for use in kitchen and bathroom
Size: approx. 11,5 cm x 7 cm / 4,5 x 3 inch in a set of 3
Highly durable and long-lasting

Plastic sponges are a thing of the past.

Synthetic sponges require fossil fuels. During use, they shed microplastics due to abrasion. These enter the air and wastewater. Creepy. Even modern sewage treatment plants cannot completely keep these small particles out of the environment. The plastic harms plants, animals, and ultimately us humans, too.

The dried loofah gourd, which we know as a loofah sponge, is perfect for replacing your old plastic sponges, as the fibrous interior of the fruit is a true cleaning talent: washing dishes, scrubbing pots, removing stains, cleaning surfaces and sinks – all without microplastics.

Do you love the forest and the sea? So do we! So join us. And once your loofah sponge has served its purpose, it goes into the compost or organic waste bin. Great, right?

Synthetic sponges require fossil fuels. During use, they shed microplastics due to abrasion. These enter the air and wastewater. Creepy. Even modern sewage treatment plants cannot completely keep these small particles out of the environment. The plastic harms plants, animals, and ultimately us humans, too.

The dried loofah gourd, which we know as a loofah sponge, is perfect for replacing your old plastic sponges, as the fibrous interior of the fruit is a true cleaning talent: washing dishes, scrubbing pots, removing stains, cleaning surfaces and sinks – all without microplastics.

Do you love the forest and the sea? So do we! So join us. And once your loofah sponge has served its purpose, it goes into the compost or organic waste bin. Great, right?

What else can I do?

Every day, small decisions make a big difference when it comes to microplastics. Our practical tips show you how you can prevent microplastics.

And in our FAQs, guides, and blog, you will find lots of further information to effectively reduce your microplastic emissions in everyday life. You'll become an expert in no time at all.

Every day, small decisions make a big difference when it comes to microplastics. Our practical tips show you how you can prevent microplastics.

And in our FAQs, guides, and blog, you will find lots of further information to effectively reduce your microplastic emissions in everyday life. You'll become an expert in no time at all.

: Luffa sponge is the dried, fibrous interior of the sponge gourd. The GUPPYFRIEND Luffa sponge is an excellent replacement for foamed plastic sponges, which are usually yellow or green. It has never been easier to avoid microplastics in the kitchen and bathroom.
: Synthetic sponges cause microplastic pollution through abrasion, which enters the air and wastewater and is not completely filtered out, even by sewage treatment plants. On top of this, there are combined sewer overflows and sewage sludge that is spread back onto fields. The plastic from our households harms not only nature, but us as well.
With GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponges, you not only leave the natural gas and crude oil used in the production of plastic sponges in the ground, but also avoid artificial fertilizers and pesticides during cultivation. After all, artificial fertilizers and pesticides can also be used in loofah sponge cultivation. Not in ours, though. We also focus on local cultivation and production in Europe, because we don’t want to solve one problem by creating another. Your antimicrobial GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponge is long-lasting – simply wash it or clean it with vinegar. And: because the GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponge is a 100% natural product, you can also dispose of it in your compost or organic waste bin without any problems.
: GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponges are designed for washing dishes and cleaning in the kitchen and bathroom. Washing dishes, scrubbing pots, removing stains, cleaning surfaces and sinks – all without microplastics.
: After cleaning or washing dishes, rinse with cold water and store in a dry place. You can also wash it in the washing machine at 60°C or clean it in a vinegar-water bath. This way, your loofah sponge will last a long time, and your kitchen and bathroom will be microplastic-free with every wipe.
: Of course, it depends on how you treat our loofah sponge. Air drying and regular cleaning – a vinegar-water bath or washing – significantly extend its lifespan. And when it really reaches the end of its life: as a 100% natural product, you can also easily dispose of the GUPPYFRIEND loofah sponges in your compost or organic waste bin.

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