Cooking utensils: Scouring pad

Scouring pad

This sponge with one abrasive face is normally use to clean pans, but it's also very useful for scrubbing fruit or vegetables that are not going to be peeled like courgettes or potatoes.

If you intend to buy:

Keep one exclusively for this. Never use it for washing up, as it must not come into contact with soap or cleaning products.