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Full Circle Completely Plastic Free Sponge Set
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Loofah scrubbers and cellulose sponges stitched with cotton, so nothing plastic wears off into the sink. The maker says no triclosan or dyes; we found no independent test, and other Full Circle scrubbers do contain plastic.
Best for Anyone replacing polyurethane or plastic-backed scrub sponges at the kitchen sink on a small budget.
- Our quality rating
- Good (4 of 5)
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- Budget
- Size
- Two 2-packs of loofah scrubber sponges and one 3-pack of cellulose sponges
approx. $14.99 for the set
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Why we chose it What put it on our list
- The materials are named and plant-based. The maker lists natural loofah, plant-based cellulose and cotton stitching for the scrubbers, and “pure cellulose” for the plain sponges, which it describes as having “no plastic, no chemicals, and fully compostable”, packaging included.
- The maker says the set is “free of triclosan, dyes, harsh chemicals, and unnecessary plastics”. Our triclosan guide lists kitchen sponges among products sold with antimicrobial claims, so a sponge that says it has none is the right starting point.
- Cleaning steps are written down. The maker says the sponges can be sanitized in the microwave or dishwasher, or boiled (cellulose), and should dry fully between uses.
- It is inexpensive: $14.99 for a set the maker lists as two 2-packs of loofah scrubbers plus a 3-pack of cellulose sponges. The plain cellulose sponges alone are $4.49 for three.
Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy
- Only some Full Circle scrubbers are plastic-free. Its agave, walnut and coconut scour pads contain recycled plastic (rPET), and its Daily Dish Brush has “recycled plastic bristles”. Read the “Design” line on each product page.
- No independent testing or certificate backs any claim here. “No chemicals” and “free of dyes” are the maker’s words, and the page does not list what else is in the cellulose.
- Plant fibers do not keep a sponge from staying damp. The maker’s own advice is to let it dry fully between uses and sanitize it as needed.
- Loofah and cellulose both wear out, so plan on replacing them regularly.
What to know Details worth knowing first
A sponge wears down at your sink, so what it is made of ends up in the drain. Many scrub sponges are plastic foam with an abrasive pad. Full Circle’s plastic-free line uses loofah, the dried fibrous fruit of a gourd plant, and cellulose, which comes from wood pulp. Our microplastics guide explains why we prefer that swap.
This set pairs the two: loofah for stuck-on food and cellulose for wiping. Its page says the sponges are free of triclosan, an antimicrobial our triclosan guide covers, and the maker tells you to sanitize them and let them dry fully.
Everything here is the maker’s description. Check the product page before you buy other Full Circle scrubbers, because several contain recycled plastic.
Quality & testing How it measures up against our checklist
| What we checked | What we found |
|---|---|
| Named materials where food touches Maker’s claim | Natural loofah, plant-based cellulose and cotton thread. The loofah sponge’s page calls it “a completely plastic-free construction”. |
| No antimicrobial treatments Maker’s claim | The set is described as free of triclosan, dyes and harsh chemicals. No antimicrobial additive is listed. |
| Plastic-free where it wears Maker’s claim | Plant-based and compostable, packaging included, according to the maker. This holds for this set only; other Full Circle scrubbers contain rPET. |
| Safe by design Maker’s claim | No metal, bristles or coatings are mentioned. |
| Easy to clean or replace Maker’s claim | Microwave, dishwasher or boil to sanitize; sold in multi-packs. |
| Recalls Verified | We searched the CPSC recall database for “Full Circle” on 2026-10-22 and found no recalls. |
What the labels mean
- Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
- Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
- Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.
Sources Where our facts come from
- Full Circle Completely Plastic Free Sponge Set product page. Maker’s page. Open ↗
- Full Circle 100% Plastic-Free Loofah Scrubber Sponge. Maker’s page. Open ↗
- Full Circle Totally Plant-Based Sponges. Maker’s page. Open ↗
- Full Circle Agave Leaf Scrubber Sponge. Maker’s page. Lists agave fibers, cotton and recycled water bottles (rPET). Shown here to explain why only some Full Circle scrubbers are plastic-free. Open ↗
- Full Circle Daily Dish Brush. Maker’s page. Bamboo handle with recycled plastic bristles. Open ↗
- CPSC recall search for “Full Circle”, run 2026-10-22. Certifier or regulator listing. JSON results: no recalls. Open ↗
Alternatives Other options to compare
- If You Care Sponge Cloths Cellulose-and-cotton cloths rather than sponges, about $1.40 each, with the fiber mix stated.
- Iris Hantverk Dish Brush Everyday For pots and pans: beech wood with plant-fiber bristles and a head you can replace.