Would you put the dish rag you’ve been using for the past week over your face and hold it there for a full 60 seconds?
I didn’t think so. And I wouldn’t have, either — and then I tried the Scrubr dish rags. I’m serious, there’s no smell!
It’s called a Scrubr and available online from Amazon:
Lunatec Gear, the manufacturer, 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!
Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
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Waterwoman says
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.
Carolyn Shearlock says
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 . . .
Guy says
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
Laura Zechin on Facebook says
Can it be true? I hate stinky rags!
The Boat Galley on Facebook says
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!
Joy Harrison Canova on Facebook says
Bought one for my boat, and one for home. They really are great!
Candy Ann Williams on Facebook says
‘Gonna’ get me some. 🙂
Susan Ross on Facebook says
You are doing a great job of educating us Carolyn!
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Brian says
Recently ordered a pair on your recommendation. Love the Scrubr! Thanks for the suggestion.
Clay Greene says
They are really good for cleaning dishes but they are truly awesome for cleaning nonskid. A little Spray Nine and one of the Scrubrs makes quick work of that deep dirt that gets caught in the crevices of the nonskid on our Catalina 387. Plus they are super durable so one goes a long way.
Andrea Dollins says
Cannot live without those things!
Shelley Beauchamp says
They are also good coffee filters if you run out of or use the paper ones:)
The Boat Galley says
Hmm, how’d you figure that one out? I’m guessing there’s a good story in there . . .
Shelley Beauchamp says
Wish it was a more exciting story. We were staying at a little hotel next to where our boat was on the hard. We had brought our new dish towels with us and when we realized in the wee hours of the am we had no coffee filters well…let’s just say I’m not pleasant with out it:)
Hilary Helkenn says
They are must haves.
Suzie Mendenhall says
They work so well, and last a really long time. So glad to have found them.
Katy HK says
I got two of the yellow scrubby dishcloths for our boat and love them! My husband used one to clean some rust out of our cast iron pan and it’s now not looking so fresh. Do you know if you can you throw them in the laundry?
Carolyn Shearlock says
Yep — I do it whenever it seems like they need it. Any temp water is okay.
Cruisingrunner says
We have these on board. Great product.
Diana K Weigel says
Per your recommendation I tried these. Love them so much I got some for the house and my Girl Scout troop’s camping gear!
Cathie says
Can these dish rags be used on acrylic glasses without scratching them up??
Carolyn Shearlock says
I use them on mine with no particularly noticeable effects. I try to be gentle but the glasses are only a few months old, so it’s a little hard to say what will happen over the long haul.
William Kelly says
I use them both on the boat and at home. Finish dishes, quick rinse and hang up. They dry in minutes and no smell ever!
LaDonna Thomas says
I love these and use them daily!
Diana K Weigel says
Love love love these. Bought them on your advice and use them on the boat, at home and while camping.
Carol Hardin says
I can add, too, how great these are. I actually bought two packages. The first package wasn’t all that great with the threads loose and frayed. But the second package was wonderful. I’ve been using the first cloth from the second package for about 4 months now and when it’s rinsed out, it looks as good as when I first took it out of the package. And, yes, it doesn’t get stinky.
Barbara Spellman says
Have two of them and got the original info on them from The Boat Galley!!
Iron Mary Rackham says
Love mine
Yvonne Green Short says
I want to try these! The link is to the washcloth. Here’s the link to the dish cloths. http://amzn.to/1GE6VY1
Carolyn Shearlock says
There are two links in the article. The first one is to the dish cloths: http://amzn.to/1GE6VY1
The second one, at the end, is for the wash cloths: http://amzn.to/1P1eyJz
MJ Sailing says
I need those for our new boat!!
Gimme Shelter says
We bought a couple of these at Christmas. So far they work really well for cleaning things, and come clean pretty easily. Haven’t used it enough yet to judge stinkyness. Another note is that I wouldn’t expect it to dry anything. Never thought to use them in the shower! Will have to try that.
Patty D Tate says
I love this dishcloth. Use them in the shower too. Great product
Sailing Chance says
I love these so much. Ever since I first read about them from you they are the only rag I use in the galley!
Diana K Weigel says
Ditto on the love for these. Got them per your advice last year and I can attest to the no stink!
Susan Geelmuyden says
Mine arrived today. How crazy is it that I’m looking forward to doing the dishes??
The Boat Galley says
🙂
Tony Gariepy says
Have 2, use them, Love them!!!
Jim Allen says
Been using them and they work great
Michelle says
Once again, Carolyn, your finds are the best!! I am a new liveaboard and my “land life” wasn’t fitting onto the boat- including methods of cleaning. This Lunatec dish cloth is the best ever! I use it in combo with my Cuisipro foam-making soap holder (which has a suction cup on the bottom so I don’t have to store it when we sail!) and the cloth holds the bubbles! I never thought a thin cloth like this would hold soap foam, it’s simply great! Thanks again!!
William Kelly says
I got these a couple of years ago on your recommendation. I don’t use anything else. Easy to clean, quick to dry, never an odor.
Diane Mercaldo says
What if you use them in a salt water wash, do they still remain stink free? When sailing the high seas I use salt water for washing and a spritzer of fresh for rinse.
Carolyn Shearlock says
Yes, they’re fine.
Tony Gariepy says
I got mine, kitchen and bath, because of the Boat Galley!!!
Pauline McKenna says
They are great for doing the dishes but I find they leave a lot of water on counter when wiping down. So I use a microfiber cloth to dry counter, stovetop etc…