"Three Coins for 300 Yen: Spotlight on the Silicon Scrubber That Might Change Your Kitchen Sink Life"

The kitchen sponge is teeming with bacteria.

How do you handle the sponge in your kitchen sink?

After washing the dishes, if there is still moisture or foam left, bacteria proliferate, and it smells...

Have you ever experienced the situation where "even though you are washing, it ends up smelling because of the sponge"?

(Embarrassingly, I have.)

A kitchen sponge is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria.

It can use food residue left on the sponge as nourishment, and indoor temperatures are suitable for bacteria to thrive. If you use it without concern, bacteria will multiply rapidly.

Washing dishes with a sponge that is proliferating with bacteria doesn’t just have the "smell" problem; ironically, you intended to clean your dishes but ended up contaminating them with bacteria instead... which is quite alarming from a hygiene perspective.

The phrase "Kitchen sponges are breeding grounds for germs" is often heard.

Therefore, I think many people do maintenance like disinfecting with boiling water every day, sun-drying, or soaking in bleach, but it is quite a hassle, and it's surprisingly questionable whether those methods are really effective.

Fundamentally solve the problem! Silicone scrubs are amazing

Recently, I discovered an innovative product called "silicone scrubs."

Since it is made of silicone instead of sponge, its main feature and greatest advantage is that it cuts out the risk of bacterial growth!

Because it isn't cushioned, it doesn’t retain moisture, thus preventing bacteria from multiplying.

After use, simply wash it and let it dry, making it much easier than a sponge, which raises hygiene concerns if you don’t disinfect it every day.

(There has been an increase in silicone bottle brushes as well, but they are easier to drain than regular ones, which is convenient.)

Available at Three Coins♡

One reason this silicone scrub is gaining attention is that it's sold at Three Coins for 300 yen for two.

At 150 yen each and being more hygienic than regular kitchen sponges, they are cost-effective as they can be used for a relatively long time.

(Regular kitchen sponges are said to ideally be replaced every two weeks.)

The feel of it has no cushioning like a regular sponge. Being silicone, it has elasticity and bounce.

It is flat, so at first glance, you might wonder, "Will it really wash well???" However, according to reviews from those who have actually used it, "It certainly doesn’t have the same feel as a sponge, but it surprisingly has enough thickness, making it easy to hold."

For those who have been using regular kitchen sponges, it may feel unfamiliar, but you could get used to it over time, and the biggest advantage is that it prevents bacterial growth.

However, silicone has the property of attracting dust and bacteria from the air... (You must have experienced this. Silicone items tend to attract trash or dust, right?) So there is that downside to consider.

It's not that silicone is automatically okay! It doesn’t guarantee safety! Understanding that the possibility of bacteria multiplying due to moisture and detergent residues on the sponge is cut out is essential. It might be good to try it while considering both the merits and drawbacks.*

At Three Coins, two colors are available: white and light blue.

Start by incorporating it into your daily life and see which one suits your lifestyle better!*

(You can purchase them at other places like supermarkets, shops, and stores like Francfranc and 100-yen shops too!♡)