I've tried everything, and these are by far the best little gadgets to scrub anything that needs scrubbing! I use it for dishes mostly, but I find I grab it often for anything that needs a little extra elbow grease. They are a great value for the money because you can throw them in the dishwasher and they're ready to go again.Does what it says on the box -- scratch-free scrubbing, washable, re-usable. Good replacement for sponges that get gross and can't be cleaned. They do stain pretty easily, but that doesn't seem to affect their use. They are also a little unpleasant and scratchy to hold, so I recommend kitchen gloves when using.No smell. Long lasting. No smell. Nuff saidNo smell like usual sponge has after a while. Put it in the dishwasher when it's needed to be cleaned. Soft enough to use it to rinse frying pan but tough enough to get the food residue off from plates.I like that they last for a couple of months and look new. I throw them in the dishwasher every now and then. No smell and the clean great. I do have to use a sponge or paper towels to pick up spills but otherwise always use these.Oh these are just perfect. They soap up nice, they scrub without scratching the surface and they rinse out nicely. I wash and rinse it then air dry over a rack after each use. When dry it's folded on the side. There is never an odor!Love love love thesebought for someone else.My first one lasted over a year with no smell whatsoever so I had to buy more. Highly recommend this item to people like me who prefer to hand wash dishes then use the dishwasher. Love how as you wash it creates more and more suds so you use less soap. My sister tried it and loves this product too. ???