{"product_id":"norillo-steelsoft-the-stainless-steel-cloth-that-lifts-grease-without-scratching","title":"Norillo® - SteelSoft - The Stainless-Steel Cloth That Lifts Grease Without Scratching","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEither you scratch the pan - or you scrub with something that smells\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sponge turns wet, sour and stale after just a week. Steel wool lifts off the baked-on grime, but leaves scratches in the non-stick coating and on the hob. \u003cstrong\u003eYou're stuck between protecting your surfaces and actually getting them clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✕ Ordinary dish sponge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoaks up grease and water, never dries out properly and starts to smell. Replaced every three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✕ Steel wool \u0026amp; hard scouring pads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifts off baked-on residue, but scratches non-stick, glass hobs and stainless steel. The damage shows straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✕ Washing-up brush\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDries quickly and stays fresh, but can't reach baked-on grime in corners, edges and rounded shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur steel-fibre cloth solves both:\u003c\/strong\u003e woven from fine stainless fibres that scrub away grease and baked-on residue, yet lie softly against the surface instead of digging into it. And because it doesn't soak up water like a sponge, it drains off and dries between washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe scouring power you've been missing - without the scratch risk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine stainless fibres in two layers give a grip a scouring sponge never had, while the soft weave spreads the pressure across the surface instead of concentrating it in a single point. You scrub harder and worry less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifts baked-on grease without steel wool's scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays fresh - doesn't soak up water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinses clean in seconds, nothing sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces several sponges before it wears out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoes in the dishwasher when it needs a reset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/uk-p45-1.gif?v=1786927845\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to handle what your old washing-up tools couldn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWoven stainless fibres\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThousands of fine steel fibres catch grease on every pass instead of smearing it around. The weave gives the grip, not a hard block that digs into the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft on the surface it meets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flexible weave follows the shape and spreads the pressure, unlike steel wool where the force gathers in a few individual strands. That's why it's gentle on non-stick, glass and stainless steel in normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDries instead of rotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal doesn't soak up water the way foam plastic does. The liquid drains off and the cloth dries between washes - exactly what a sponge never has time to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRinses clean, goes in the machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood residue doesn't lodge in the weave - it flushes out under the tap in seconds. When it needs a reset, pop it in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/uk-p45-2.gif?v=1786927845\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it helps most - and where you should reach for something else\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built for everyday washing-up, where you want to scrub harder than a sponge can manage but daren't reach for steel wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel fibres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-woven, two layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-stick, glass, ceramic, stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry or wet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet, with light pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse or dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Months, not weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/uk-p45-3.png?v=1786927844\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIt's all about how the pressure is spread\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scouring sponge tears at the surface with hard abrasive particles. Our steel-fibre cloth does the opposite: it lays thousands of soft contact points against the grime at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe fibres hook into the grease\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fine steel fibre grips the baked-on layer and lifts it away from the surface. It's the edge of the fibre that does the work, not the force in your wrist - so you don't need to press harder to get further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe weave spreads the force\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the fibres are woven into two flexible layers, the pressure is spread across the whole contact area instead of being concentrated in a few hard points. That's exactly the difference that decides whether a surface gets scratched or simply gets clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMetal doesn't hold on to water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoam plastic is porous and holds moisture and food residue for days, which is why a sponge starts to smell. Steel fibre has no pores to hide anything in: what you rinse away is gone, and the cloth dries out between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo layers of steel, stitched to last for months\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/S037_steelsoft_en.png?v=1786978589\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur steel-fibre cloth versus what's sitting by your sink today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've thrown away more sponges than I care to admit because they started to smell. This one I just rinse off and hang up, and the next day it's dry and odour-free. It sounds like a small thing, but that's the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree steps that decide how long it lasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWet it first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the cloth before you start. A damp weave glides over the surface instead of dragging at it, and it's the moisture that keeps it gentle on non-stick and glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight pressure - let the fibres work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScrub with the same pressure you'd use on an ordinary sponge. The fibres hook into the grease on their own; extra force doesn't give a cleaner result, just more wear on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRinse and hang up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlush it out under the tap and hang it where the air can reach it. Then it dries in time for the next wash. When it needs a reset, it goes in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nrl-cmp-steelsoft\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.nrl-cmp-steelsoft{overflow-x:auto;margin:1em 0}.nrl-cmp-steelsoft table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;min-width:340px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.35}.nrl-cmp-steelsoft th,.nrl-cmp-steelsoft td{border:1px solid #dcdcdc;padding:10px 12px;text-align:center}.nrl-cmp-steelsoft thead th{background:#f4f7f2;font-weight:600}.nrl-cmp-steelsoft th:first-child,.nrl-cmp-steelsoft td:first-child{text-align:left}.nrl-cmp-steelsoft th.us,.nrl-cmp-steelsoft td.us{background:#eef3ea}.nrl-cmp-steelsoft .yes{color:#4f7344;font-weight:700}.nrl-cmp-steelsoft .no{color:#b3b3b3;font-weight:700}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"us\"\u003eOur steel fibre cloth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDish sponge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSteel wool\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifts baked on grease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGentle on non-stick \u0026amp; glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStays fresh over time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinses clean without residue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts months, not weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you're wondering before you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it scratch my surfaces?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not in normal use. The weave spreads the pressure across the whole contact area instead of gathering it into hard points the way steel wool does. Use it damp and with light pressure, and it's gentle on non-stick, glass, ceramic and stainless steel. If you have a surface you're especially careful with, test discreetly on a small spot first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it start to smell like a sponge?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, for a simple reason: steel fibre has no pores to trap moisture and food residue. The foam in a sponge holds on to both for days, which is where the smell comes from. This cloth drains off and dries between washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e Months with daily use, instead of the couple of weeks a sponge manages before it needs replacing. The fibres wear down slowly and the cloth doesn't lose its grip along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse it under the tap after each wash and the food residue flushes out of the weave. If you want to give it a proper going-over, put it in the dishwasher along with your dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen shouldn't I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e For burnt-on frying residue on cast iron or really heavy work on old enamel, where a chainmail scrubber or a coarse pad does the job better. It's built for everyday washing-up: pans, pots, the hob, the sink, cutlery and glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it elsewhere?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The same qualities work on bathroom taps, shower screens and tiles, where you want to remove build-up without leaving scratches in the chrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched within 1-2 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns up to 365 days from the delivery date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be returned used (except hygiene products)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% money-back guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nrl-guarantee-title\"\u003eTry it at home for 365 days\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're confident you'll love it, just like our \u003cstrong\u003emany happy customers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Take out the worst pan you own - the one with baked-on grease in the bottom - and see how far you get without leaving a single mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it still isn't right for you, simply send it back and get \u003cstrong\u003eall your money back\u003c\/strong\u003e. No awkward process, no hidden conditions. If anything's wrong, we'll send a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only thing you risk is another month with a sponge you really want to throw away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norillo.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58816047579461,"sku":null,"price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/uk_ff1_r13_en_6417692f-81e1-4b3c-a174-f89f86e2d97f.png?v=1787098855","url":"https:\/\/norillo.com\/products\/norillo-steelsoft-the-stainless-steel-cloth-that-lifts-grease-without-scratching","provider":"Norillo.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}