Secret softie.
When you think metal, you think tough, and these copper sponges are certainly that—able to remove that won’t-come-off grease and food residue from nearly any surface. The surprise is that they’ve also got a very gentle touch: You can scrub and scrub and scrub and their copper wires will leave nary a scratch.
Photography by Ty Mecham
Meet the Maker
Andrée Jardin
France
For 60 years, Jardin has been making beautiful wood brushes in Brittany, France. Andrée Jardin and her husband, George-René Julio, drew on their old-school know-how when they opened up their factory in 1947, and they’ve since maintained their sense of traditional beauty while incorporating modern, whimsical design touches. Their brooms, brushes, and dusters are some of the only high-quality options made in a traditional way.
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Reviews for
French Copper Sponge (Set of 3)
Reviews for
French Copper Sponge (Set of 3)
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Fabulous amazing sponge
This is the best sponge I’ve ever purchased hands down. It removes hard stuck grease as well as bartenders keeper. Will keep buying these!
Wonderful product!
Great for my pots and pans, and much easier and cleaner than steel wool. Thanks for supporting individuals and small businesses with the products they create.
Absolutely wonderful, genius product!
So much easier than steel wool, and without the mess! Great for my pans, and gentle as promised. Thank you for supporting individuals, family businesses and they products they create.
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