{"product_id":"washing-up-slim-pad-4pack","title":"LoofCo Washing-Up Slim Pad | Plastic-Free Loofah | Pack of 4 | EcoElara","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sponge that softens in water, grips glasses and cutlery, is gentle enough for non-stick pans, and composts when it's done. The LoofCo Washing-Up Slim Pad is one of those rare finds that I add to EcoElara without hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pad is hand-made in Egypt from Luffa aegyptiaca - the same plant loofah has always come from - cut into a slim, unstitched 13×8cm layer that works differently from anything synthetic. Dry, it's firm and abrasive. In warm water, it softens into a flexible, spongy pad that folds around glasses, fits between cutlery, and won't scratch a non-stick surface.\u003cbr\u003eNo plastic foam. No synthetic fibres. No microfibres going down the drain. Just a plant, a little warm water, and your usual washing-up liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I particularly like about these is the honesty of the design. The open loofah structure dries fast between uses.  The cotton hanging loop means it's not sitting in a puddle collecting bacteria, which is exactly the problem with most conventional sponges. It's a small detail that makes a genuine difference to how long it stays fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith proper care, each pad lasts for months. And when it's finally done, it goes in your home compost bin - no landfill, no guilt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I Chose LoofCo for EcoElara\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% plant-based - hand-made from natural loofah (Luffa aegyptiaca), grown and processed without synthetic materials\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuinely plastic-free - no foam, no synthetic fibres, no microplastic shedding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible and multi-use - softens in water; soft enough for non-stick pans, flexible enough to reach inside glasses and around cutlery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-drying open structure - the cotton hanging loop keeps it off the sink and drying between uses\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompostable at end of life - add it to your home compost bin when it's worn out\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLasts months,  not weeks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 4:  good supply without over-buying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet the pad before use as this is when it transforms from firm to flexible, so don't skip this step. Use with warm water and your usual washing-up liquid or Washing-Up Soap Bar.\u003cbr\u003eAfter each wash: rinse thoroughly, squeeze out the water, shake out any food particles, and hang from the cotton loop to dry. This is the single most important thing you can do to keep it fresh.\u003cbr\u003eFor a deeper clean: wash by hand or in the washing machine occasionally to refresh the fibres and extend its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad is firm when dry.  If you pick one up before it's been wetted, it'll feel more abrasive than you expect. Once it's in warm water for a few seconds, it softens considerably. First-timers sometimes skip this step and wonder if it's too rough, it isn't, once it's properly wet.\u003cbr\u003eSize: 13×8cm per pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 × LoofCo Washing-Up Slim Pads\u003cbr\u003eHand-made from natural loofah (Luffa aegyptiaca) - 100% plant-based\u003cbr\u003ePlastic-free | Compostable | Fast-drying cotton hanging loop\u003cbr\u003eSize: 13×8cm per pad\u003cbr\u003eLasts months with proper care\u003cbr\u003eFree UK delivery on orders over £20\u003cbr\u003eDispatches within 1–2 working days\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LoofCo - Loofahs \u0026 Coconut Brushes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58642022400348,"sku":"WUSP4PBULK","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/3298\/4924\/files\/4_pack_washing_up_slim_pad.jpg?v=1788102905","url":"https:\/\/ecoelaraltd.com\/products\/washing-up-slim-pad-4pack","provider":"EcoElara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}