Looking for non-plastic pot scrubber

[drmeow]

Last edited Sat Aug 3, 2024, 11:35 AM - Edit history (1)

Can anyone recommend sustainable pot scrubber. I bought a pack of these coconut husk ones which were OK for light to moderate cleaning but could not handle dirtier pots. They also start to shred and bits on the dishes as they get old.

I also have a bamboo scraper which I like but is limited


I've seen the sisal scrubbing brushes but it seems like they scratch non-stick cookware and I can't get rid of my non-stick stuff yet (as much as I'd like to).

I've seen loofah, walnut, and rigidized terrycloth.

What do people find works best (including is there a better brand of coconut husk ones that works better)?

On edit: I've tried the baking soda options and they do not work on some of my pots

[bucolic_frolic]

1. Stop scrubbing, use baking soda in a tad of water and let sit for a day or two?

I hate the war on pots and pans.

[txwhitedove]

2. Yes. Even better, after sprinkle with baking

soda, pour or spray on some vinegar and let sit a few minutes to loosen stuck grime.

[niyad]

3. Baking soda and vinegar. Water and detergent heated in pot, left standing

til cool. repeat as necessary. use old face cloths to wash. And, for future reference, lining pans with aluminum foil and disposing after use is an option.

[drmeow]

7. I am trying to avoid

adding to the waste stream. Aluminum foil is a single use convenience that eventually makes it to the dump. I've opted for elbow grease - but I need effective tools for that. The scrubbing pads I'm using are compostable.

[Ocelot II]

4. A large dog...

[Jacoby365]

5. Salt and a sponge.

It even removes the stains from inside my coffee mugs!

[drmeow]

6. I use this for my cast iron

but it doesn't work for other pots I have.

[LuvLoogie]

8. Try stainless steel or copper scrubbers

They work pretty well

[drmeow]

9. Stainless steel definitely isn't safe for non-stick

Is copper? I was looking at those but had concerns about scratching the pots I have that are non-stick (I can't really replace them, as much as I'd like to).

[LuvLoogie]

10. If you have to scrub nonstick, then you probably

should replace them. Depending on the manufacturer, they might have info on cleaning the cookware. Not all non-stick are the same in that regard. Also, don't hesitate to use some oil while cooking in nonstick pans. Just make sure the pan doesn't get too hot that you burn the oil. What you're using for scrub pads currently should be enough to clean your nonstick cookware.

[drmeow]

11. My spouse heats up sausages

in non-stick pans without any oil or water - it leaves deposits which are incredibly difficult to get off. That's the only thing I really need heavy duty scrubbing for on my non-stick cookware!

[LuvLoogie]

12. Yeah, better to use your seasoned, iron skillet

for sausages. Tell them it's like using a rechargeable screwdriver like a prybar when they do that.

[drmeow]

13. After 20 years of marriage

I know what I can change and I know what I can't. I'll put some elbow grease into it!

I do have some other Circulon that have narrow circular grooves in the bottom (it was a thing they did many years ago). We gotten rid of most of them because they are so hard to clean but there are a few pots that we rarely use (roasting pan, for example) which are still in good shape but every time I use them I have to scrub them with a bristle brush or a pot scrubber. I've got some plastic ones that will get those pans clean but I'd definitely prefer to find a non-plastic alternative (even baking soda doesn't work). The brushes I have are still in pretty good shape and working so maybe I'll just forget about getting a green alternative until I don't need it anymore!

[LuvLoogie]

14. Try something like this for the circulon

Mexican Natural Fiber Root Brush Scrubber - Escobeta - 5.5" Traditional Handmade https://a.co/d/iSUmyL3