You can also hear the seeds rattle inside,’ says Janice Cox. ‘What we use as the luffa sponge is really the plant skeleton.

In this video, I explain what happens when a luffa sponge goes to seed and how to easily grow and make your own luffa sponge. I also explain the difference between a luffa sponge and a sea sponge.

Remove the seeds by shaking them out of the top or ... They’re gentle, sustainable, and don’t scratch. Luffa sponges are even dishwasher-safe, so you can easily sanitize them by dropping ...

Brightly coloured, synthetic bath buffs and kitchen scrubbers are a familiar sight, but growing your own natural sponges will provide you with a supply of more planet-friendly alternatives. The origin ...