The dirt on these cleaning tools
What are Plastno's cleaning tools made of?
Plant-based materials only, which makes them eco-friendly cleaning tools. Loofah, cellulose, and organic cotton. No plastic foam, no synthetic sponges, no microfiber. Each tool does the job a traditional plastic sponge or cloth would, without the petroleum-based plastic that ends up in the landfill or the ocean. Here is a closer look at what our sponges are made of.
Are these sponges and cloths biodegradable?
Yes. Made from loofah, cellulose, and organic cotton, they break down in soil instead of lingering for decades like plastic sponges. They're not certified compostable, so we don't make that specific claim, but they're free of the petroleum plastics that fill landfills and oceans.
How long do Plastno's cleaning tools last?
It depends on the cleaning tool. Cloths and towels go up to 1,500 uses, because you can wash them and put them back in the drawer. Sponges wear out sooner. Retire any of them when it frays or stops rinsing clean, and it will biodegrade instead of taking decades to disappear like a plastic sponge.
Are biodegradable sponges as effective as plastic ones?
Yes. Plastno's cleaning tools handle stuck-on food, spills, and everyday surfaces just as well as plastic sponges. The difference is they are made from loofah, cellulose, and organic cotton, so they break down in soil instead of shedding microplastics into your sink.
Why use biodegradable cleaning tools instead of microfiber?
Microfiber sheds plastic fibers into your sink, your washing machine, and ultimately the ocean, where they accumulate as microplastics. Plant-based cleaning tools made from cellulose, loofah, and organic cotton clean just as effectively without that contamination. They cost a little more upfront, and when they wear out they break down in soil.