Pure-n-Simple Soap

Ever notice how quickly you go through dish sponges?  They fall apart and get real nasty looking within just a couple of week’s time.  Many of these synthetic sponges are also filled with unnecessary chemicals such as Triclosan.   Which if you are not at all concerned about carcinogens being absorbed into your skin, I guess there is no issue; however if you are trying to make every effort to put only what is safe and natural on your body, often overlook is this one product, “the sponge”.  Maybe the amount of exposure of the chemicals from these sponges are not enough to cause any serious health issues, but what if  they are, and why not use a sponge that is chemical free, that last much longer.

I have been using natural sea sponges for over a year now and, just amazed how long a natural sponge will last.  I have not had to replace my natural sea sponge from my kitchen sink for over 3 months, and it still looks and feels as good as it did when I first started using it.  Natural sea sponges have enzymes in them that prohibit the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria.  Depending on which sea sponge you choose, they can last as long as 10 years if properly treated.  Harvesting natural sea sponges by no means interrupts the coral reef at all, the ocean naturally contributes to the harvest of sponges as well through tides and currents.  These sponges are harvested by professional sponge divers that incorporate crop rotations. Where sponges have been cut, grow back even thicker and healthier than before.  Kind of like dead heading and pruning plants, this stimulates new growth.

Over 90% of the world’s natural sea sponges come from Tarpon Springs Florida, right in our own backyard, keeping many local citizens employed during the economic challenges we are currently  faced with.  So not only are you receiving great health benefits, durability, and saving money when using natural sea sponges, but you are also buying  local products supporting local business.