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Vent: I spent $75 on a 'green' cleaning kit that just made more trash
I saw an ad for a zero-waste cleaning set with bamboo brushes and special cloths. Bought the whole kit for $75 online about six weeks ago. The bamboo handle on the main brush split after a month, and the 'washable' cloths started falling apart in the wash. Now I have to throw them out, which feels worse than just using my old sponge. I wanted to make a better choice, but it ended up being wasteful in a new way. Has anyone found a cleaning tool that actually lasts more than a few months?
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benlewis13d ago
Man that's so frustrating, it's like they get you with the good intentions. I read something about how a lot of bamboo stuff is just cheaply made and glued together, so it falls apart fast. Owens.nancy is right on the money with the greenwashing call, it's everywhere now. Honestly my most reliable thing is just a basic dish brush from the hardware store, it's outlasted any fancy eco brand by years. Feels like you can't win sometimes.
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