Remarkably effective...but really, $12 for ONE scouring pad?
I didn't realize I was ordering one scouring pad, not three as the photo implies (even if the intent is to show design variations). A similar product here is a bit less pricey for what is clearly stated as three European scouring pads (so, less than a third the price because you actually get three). The one I received has cute chicken drawings printed on both sides, blue (on a mustard yellow background) on one side, with the colors reversed on the other side. One edge has part of a red stripe.<br /><br />While touted as non-scratch, the pad feels extremely scratchy (I don't use it on non-stick cookware). It easily removed stubborn crud from glass baking dishes that's refused to budge for years. So, five stars for function less two for price point/value. As for durability, TBD, but the pad is generously thick, which is a good sign.<br /><br />Update (Feb 2020): While the pad has held up great, looks the same, and still works well, over the year it has become non-resistant to bacteria buildup and the consequent odor. Each time before and after using it, I wash it vigorously with antibacterial dish soap. After use, I apply Purell to it and let it air dry, but all to no avail...the bad odor always returns. I suspect the fibers are so dense that they trap food particles, which attract bacteria. I don't want bleach anywhere near my kitchen, but I'm going to give the pad a vinegar soak and then run it through the wash in a garment bag. With any luck, that'll do the trick. If not, I'm slaying the chicken design and feeding it to the trash wolves.
Rating: 3 stars