Would you do this with the dishrag you’ve been using for over a week?
I didn’t think so. And I wouldn’t have, either — and then Jessie left a comment on Sour Smelling Dish Rags about this neat “camping” dishrag that just doesn’t stink. And you can see from the dirt that it’s not fresh from the laundry. I’m serious, there’s no smell!
It’s called a Scrubr and available online — free shipping on Amazon with NO minimum purchase:
The company says that it’s made from a “non-absorbent material” — seems like thin spun plastic to me. In addition to the no stinky quality, I like it as a great dishcloth:
- It dries really quickly, I’d say under 10 minutes (of course, it’ll depend on temperature and humidity)
- It has a bit of a “scrubby” texture to it so stuck on food comes off easily, but it’s soft enough to be almost as flexible as a rag.
- Nifty little elastic loop to hang it up if you want.
This is one of those item that’s not just great on the boat, it’s great in any kitchen. The only thing to note about it is that it’s not absorbent, so you can’t use it to wipe spills up. You still need a bar towel or rag for that!
By the way, they also make a washcloth (face and body) that’s similar — not as rough, but also just doesn’t pick up that stink! (Full disclosure: the manufacturer, Lunatec, sent me two for evaluation.) I’ve been using one for the last several weeks and love it. The texture is soft enough to be comfortable, yet rough enough to remove dead skin (my complaint with microfiber travel wash cloths is that they’re too “silky” to really clean). Highly recommend them, too (even if they’re not really a galley item)!
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Hi Carolyn,
The ten pack is actually a six pack, but the idea sounds great!
The lock & lock bowls are no longer available at the link provided. I purchased a two pack bowl set with handles from QVC and when I tried the “leak” test (filled with water & turned upside down) they leaked. If they prove to be defective and I get replacements, I’ll give a shout out. I liked the handle idea for transportation, the handle folds flat.
Thanks.
Always fun when they change a product literally overnight! I edited the link so it says 6-pack.
Thanks!
Carolyn
P.S. A few days ago, I changed the Lock & Lock Salad Bowl link to one with a handle . . .
As a guy who really dislikes smelly dish rags, I really appreciate you discovering these and look forward to giving them a spin.
Thank you!
Guy
Can it be true? I hate stinky rags!
Yep — they’re the only rags I use since I’ve found them. They are fantastic — both for being non-stinky AND they work really well!
Bought one for my boat, and one for home. They really are great!
‘Gonna’ get me some.
You are doing a great job of educating us Carolyn!
Kate Bird and Patty D Tate — YOU WON! Congrats! — please send a FB message or an email to carolyn (at) theboatgalley (dot) com with your addresses
Kate Bird and Patty D Tate — YOU WON! Congrats! — please send a FB message or an email to carolyn (at) theboatgalley (dot) com with your addresses
Recently ordered a pair on your recommendation. Love the Scrubr! Thanks for the suggestion.