I have tried many sponge/scrubbers and never found any that did the job like a Dobie pad. Til now. I am thrilled! It soaked up the water, the soap, squeezed perfectly and fit into anything I had to wash. Perfect! Then came the big test, the frying pan where I had seared a steak to produce fond. With very little effort, that pan was clean and shining, and in fact quicker than the old Dobie pad. I am hooked. Thank goodness I bought 2 sets. I was going to give a set to my friends, but.....ok, now Im not. That set is mine, too. Ÿâ€