Wire Dish Cloths

A double-layered dish cloth knitted from fine silver-coloured steel wire over a soft absorbent core. The wire face scrubs away burnt-on food, grease and stubborn residue from pans, hobs, oven trays and sinks, while the inner layer holds enough water and washing-up liquid to actually clean rather than just scrape. Unlike steel wool it does not shed sharp fibres or rust in the sink, and unlike a sponge it rinses out completely and dries quickly, so it never turns smelly. Choose a pack of 4, 10 or 14.

Best for: Stainless steel pans and sinks, cast iron, ceramic hobs, oven racks, baking trays, grill grates and stubborn tea or coffee stains.

Not for: Not for non-stick coatings, enamel, glass hobs with printed markings, polished chrome or anything you would not use a scourer on. Test a hidden spot first if unsure.