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Blog/Opinion: Review: Skoy Cloths & Scrubs - Healthy & Sustainable

Greener and more sustainable cleaning products are often purported to be weak and less effective than their traditional counterparts. However, as the green trend continues, more products are measuring up or even exceeding our expectations. That was the case in our testing of Skoy Cloths and Scrubs.

 

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Skoy Cloths:
Reusable cleaning cloths made from natural, unbleached cotton and wood-based cellulose pulp that are designed to replace paper towels for cleaning up everyday messes.

 

Pros
  • Reusable
  • Microwave & dishwasher safe (for sanitizing)
  • Absorbent
  • Durable
  • Biodegradable 
  • Good value

Testing Results

 

Effectiveness - The Skoy Cloth was a very effective cleaning tool for quick, light cleanings. I found it especially useful for cleaning kitchen surfaces. Much like a sponge, I could wet it, wipe a surface, then rinse, wring, and repeat. To sanitize the cloth, I could put it in the dishwasher on hot or microwave it while wet for 1-2 minutes, and then hang it to air dry. It dried quickly which kept it from harboring significant amounts of bacteria and mold that cause unpleasant odors, a common malady of sponges. The Skoy Cloth also worked nicely for cleaning smooth surfaces like glass since it didn’t tend to collect lint and leave streaks.

 

Skoy Cloths

Ease of Use - The Skoy Cloth could wipe and scrub away light messes, and absorb spilled liquids with ease and less waste than paper towels.

 

Durability - After five months of daily use, the cloths are showing some wear but definitely still useable and effective. However, they are made from natural compounds so that they will naturally biodegrade when composted correctly.

 

Value - The price of a four-pack of Skoy Cloths is $6.99, about what you would pay for eight rolls of name-brand paper towels. Skoy Cloths will last twice if not three times as long, definitely making them a smart investment.

 

 

 

Skoy Scrubs:
Scrubbing cloths made from cotton and nontoxic hardeners designed to replace traditional scouring pads.

 

Pros
  • Compact
  • Safe for the dishwasher
  • Durable
  • Nontoxic
  • Non-scratch on most surfaces
  • Reasonably price

Testing Results

 

Effectiveness - The Skoy Scrub worked quite well for scrubbing away tough grease and grime from my dishes and cookware. Yet, it didn't appear to make any scratches them. It was also useful for cleaning the sink and baked-on residue on the stove. Like the Skoy cloth, it could be put in the dishwasher for cleaning to reduce bacteria and odors.

 

Ease of Use - I found the Skoy Scrub was easier to use than a scrubbing pad. Being more cloth-like allowed it to clean in tighter spaces such as around faucets and stove burners, and small containers and cups.

 

Skoy Cloths

Durability - The Skoy Scrub has been very durable so far, lasting five months without much sign of wear.

 

Value - A two-pack of Skoy Scrubs retails at $6.99. Given how long my current one has lasted, it's definitely a worthwhile expense.

 

 

 

Overall:

While Skoy Cloths haven’t entirely replaced my use of paper towels, they have definitely reduced the amount I use. Both they and the Skoy Scrubs have become a staple in my home for daily cleaning. They've proven themselves to be effective, durable, hygienic, and sustainable, making them great tools in keeping a healthy home.

 

 

 

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Review: Skoy Cloths & Scrubs - Healthy & Sustainable:  Created on December 17th, 2013.  Last Modified on January 1st, 2014

About Allison Rathey Kirby

Allison Rathey Kirby is Healthy House Institute's (HHI’s) Associate Editor and Director of Social Media. Formerly HHI's Tool Listing Editor, Allison has been with HHI for seven years - managing, editing, and contributing "healthy" content to the site. Allison is also the Associate Editor for HHI's sister site, The Housekeeping Channel.

 

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