A must-have for cleaning muddy vegetables Biodegradable & recyclable alternative to plastic scourers, brushes, exfoliators and sponges Made from sustainable raw materials Supports traditional skills, crops and cottage industries while ensuring fair wages Vegan friendly Won\'t splash muddy water around the sink! Hand made in Egypt - around 8cm x 11.5cm in packaging with cotton string loop May appear abrasive in this dry state, but when immersed in water it will swell up and become a soft, spongy and flexible pad For best results: Rinse thoroughly before first use Fits neatly in the hand. Use with water on the wet skin of root vegetables with gentle pressure to lift off soil & debris To keep your loofah fresh between uses, rinse well & squeeze out excess water & hang to dry from the cotton string loop. Occasionally wash in the washing machine or by hand if you like Will last for months and at the end of its natural life can be composted.