Stainless steel sponge

The stainless steel sponge, a tradition in the kitchen

The stainless steel sponge or stainless steel ball is the tool of choice in professional kitchens for hotplates, grills and stoves.
The traditional stainless steel ball comes in several weights but the 60 gram ball remains the most common for better grip.
The quality of the stainless steel used to make the stainless steel ball is of course the overriding criterion for an effective result and above all avoiding premature oxidation of the product.

Evolution, the double-sided stainless steel sponge:
Beyond the stainless steel ball, there are now more studied products such as double-sided stainless steel sponges like that of Vileda with the Glitzi or like our neutral double-sided stainless steel sponge.
In fact, traditional stainless steel sponges can leak metal wires and become deformed very quickly.
In addition, they are generally very difficult to rinse and do not absorb cleaning product during use.
A double-sided stainless steel sponge is a durable and more hygienic solution.
Double-sided, knitted stainless steel and polyester threads and an absorbent core make scrubbing stubborn dirt and grease even easier and faster.

The Scotch Brite Alternative 3M Scrubbing Hex and Pads

3M has developed a series of alternative products and materials for users wishing to no longer use stainless steel balls. The 3M purple or Hi Pro pads as well as the Scotch-Brite HEX scouring range offer innovative solutions to meet professional kitchen needs while preserving surfaces.