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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 rating
- Fair (3.3 of 5)
- Price range
- Budget
- Size
- Two 2-packs of loofah scrubber sponges and one 3-pack of cellulose sponges (7 pieces)
approx. $14.99 for the set
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How it scores Our rating, metric by metric
- Materials 45% of the rating 4 of 5
Loofah, cellulose and cotton thread, all plant-based and named, with no plastic. How the cellulose is made and softened is not stated.
- Independent testing 10% of the rating 1 of 5
"Free of triclosan, dyes and harsh chemicals" is the maker's statement. No lab, certificate or report is published for this set.
- Durability 20% of the rating 3 of 5
Loofah and cellulose both wear out, as any sponge does, and the maker gives no lifespan. They compost at the end, though no certificate backs the claim.
- Trust 10% of the rating 3 of 5
No recalls and clear about which of its scrubbers contain plastic. A 2020 California Prop 65 notice named the company over a different product, a squeegee's suction cup.
- Value 15% of the rating 3 of 5
$14.99 for seven sponges is about $2 each. The cellulose sponges alone cost $4.49 for three.
The rating, 3.3 of 5, is the weighted average of these scores. See how we rank kitchen tools & cleanup and our standard.
What it’s made of What touches your food, water, skin or air
- Natural loofah (the dried fibrous fruit of a gourd plant)
- Plant-based cellulose
- Cotton stitching thread
What people ask Worries raised online and elsewhere, and what we found
- Are all Full Circle scrubbers plastic-free?
- No. Only this set is. The maker's agave scrubber (opens in a new tab) lists recycled water bottle plastic (rPET) and its Daily Dish Brush (opens in a new tab) has "recycled plastic bristles". Read the "Design" line on each product page.
- Is "free of triclosan, dyes and harsh chemicals" tested?
- We found no test or certificate. The set's page (opens in a new tab) does not say how the cellulose is made or what it is treated with. Our triclosan guide lists kitchen sponges among products sold with antimicrobial claims, so a sponge that says it has none is a fair start.
- Is "fully compostable" certified?
- The maker says the cellulose sponges and their packaging compost, but names no certifier. We found no listing for these sponges in the Biodegradable Products Institute's public database: its page for Full Circle Home, LLC shows the company as inactive, with no products (opened 2026-10-23).
- Does the brand have a safety history?
- The CPSC database shows no Full Circle recall. California's Prop 65 notice list (opens in a new tab) shows a 2020 notice to Full Circle Home LLC and a retailer over DEHP, a phthalate, in the suction cup of a squeegee. That is not an ingredient of this set, and the list does not show an outcome.
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.
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".
- 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 how the cellulose is made.
- 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, and no certifier or lab backs it. Check the product page before you buy other Full Circle scrubbers, because several contain recycled plastic.
What we checked Each claim, and how sure we are of it
| 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 and singly. |
| Compostability certificate Not verified | None found. BPI's company page for Full Circle Home, LLC shows it as inactive, with no products listed (opened 2026-10-23). |
| Recalls and notices Verified | No CPSC recall for Full Circle (searched 2026-10-23). One 2020 Prop 65 notice named Full Circle Home LLC over DEHP in a squeegee suction cup, a different product. |
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. Price and contents, read 2026-10-23. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
- Full Circle 100% Plastic-Free Loofah Scrubber Sponge. Maker’s page. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
- Full Circle Totally Plant-Based Sponges. Maker’s page. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
- 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 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
- Full Circle Daily Dish Brush. Maker’s page. Bamboo handle with recycled plastic bristles. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
- CPSC recall search for Full Circle, run 2026-10-23. Certifier or regulator listing. No recalls. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
- California Attorney General: Prop 65 notice 2020-02369. Certifier or regulator listing. Full Circle Home LLC, DEHP, Wipe Out Pivoting Squeegee suction cup. No outcome shown. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
- Biodegradable Products Institute: Full Circle Home, LLC company page. Certifier or regulator listing. Opened 2026-10-23: the company is shown as inactive and no products are listed. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Alternatives Other options to compare
- If You Care Sponge Cloths Cellulose-and-cotton cloths rather than sponges, about $1.40 each, with a BPI compostability listing we confirmed.
- Iris Hantverk Dish Brush Everyday For pots and pans: beech wood with plant-fiber bristles and a head you can replace.