I guess you can't really complain about these sponges because they are dirt cheap and it won't drain the bank because when you need to replace them. I have noticed though they do need replacing quite regularly. They're normally quite grubby after the first wash and seem to absorb all the mess they are to clean and end up a really horrid dark brown colour very quickly even though I rinse them under the tap after using them. The scourer isn't as good and the sponge itself is quite thinner than other sponges you can buy. I have ended up picking things of the plates instead using the scourer as it really isn't up to much. Despite all my complaints though I don't mind buying them when money is tight, but prefer to buy better sponges when I can. Generally they do the job they are supposed to do and are very cheap.