For years, the stink at my sink had a mind of its own. No matter how much I scrubbed, that stubborn sour smell kept coming back… especially in the warmer months. And the worst part was touching my scrubby and feeling that stink transfer right onto my hands. Cotton rags would spoil. Sponges would fall apart turn on me prematurely, and every few days, the smell would creep back like it owned the place.
Then one day, I remembered a story I’d read online about a grandmother who threw a sad fit because she was being asked to use cotton to make her dish rags. She wanted her jute twine: nothing else would do.
That was it! That was my Key! I grabbed a roll of plain, untreated jute twine and put together a little scrubby… just to see what would happen.
It was my happy turning point.
Jute doesn’t behave like cotton or sponges. It doesn’t hold moisture as long. It dries fast. Because of this, it is resistant to the bacteria spoiled smells. No sour smell. No mystery funk. It just quietly does its job and lays there on top of my soap dish to dry like a well‑mannered guest.
And that’s when I realized: My tools didn’t have to stink at the sink.
The jute scrubby changed everything for me, and that is when I knew I wanted to share it here with you.
Just something natural, usable, compostable… and it has lasted me longer than the store‑bought sponges. A total win for this crunchy momma… Nor more micro plastics on my dishes!!! Hurray!
A simple, natural fiber that stays fresh, works hard, and leaves the kitchen smelling like… nothing. Which is exactly how a clean sink should smell.
Every time I rinse it out and lay it down to dry, I’m reminded that sometimes the smallest, simplest switch makes the biggest difference.
Homemade Jute Scrubby
- Made from natural jute fiber
- Compostable
- Rinse thoroughly before first use
- Not recommended for delicate glassware
Caution: Do not use if you are allergic. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. For external use only. Use gloves for prolonged use.
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