FAQs

What makes the sponges moist inside the package?
A salt and water solution is used to keep them soft.

Can you tell me what grade of copper is used in the Chore Boy Copper Pads?
The copper is 99.997% pure copper. Technically the answer is "pure copper".

Are there other ingredients in the Chore Boy Copper Scouring Pads?
Mineral oil is used to draw, spool, and unspool the copper wire. It helps to make the manufacturing process easier and prevents the wire from getting scratched.

Are the Chore Boy Copper Scouring Pads treated with anything after they are assembled because mine smells mildew/moldy?
Chore Boy Pads do not have any type of overlay coating on the finished product. However, we do use a wire drawing process which draws the product through an oil-based lubricant to ease the process. Most of this will dissipate or evaporate with exposure, and the rest will wear off.

Do any of the Chore Boy sponges have a polyfoam backing instead of cellulose?
No, all Chore Boy sponges are cellulose.

Is Golden Fleece all natural?
No, the terry cloth is treated chemically to produce Golden Fleece.

What is the Chore Boy Golden Fleece treated with?
Golden Fleece is a terry cloth that has been treated with special materials such as surfactant, abrasives, binder (to make them stick to the cloth), and colorant.

What is the non-sponge side of the Chore Boy Long Last Sponge made of ?
The other side of the sponge is an abrasive nylon.

Can I use Golden Fleece Scouring Cloths to scrub my vegetables?
Yes.

What is the Heavy Duty sponge recommended for?
Cookware, pots, pans, countertops, stovetops, ovens, refridgerators, and kitchen sinks.

What is the All Purpose sponge recommended for?
Non-stick surfaces, china, microwave ovens, cookware, dishes, and glassware.

What is Golden Fleece Cloth recommended for?
Brushed stainless steel, cutting boards, oven racks, cooking utensils, pots and pans, trash containers, cast iron, and golf clubs.

What are Copper Pads recommended for?
Copper and aluminum cookware, broiler pans, barbecue grills, stove burners, and oven racks.

What are the Stainless Steel Pads recommended for?
Cast iron, indoor and outdoor grills, workshop, and tools.

What changes were made to the "new and improved" Chore Boy Sponges?
The All Purpose and Heavy Duty sponges are now thicker, and have a "dog bone" shape that fits comfortably in the hand.

Can I put my Chore Boy Golden Fleece scrubbing cloth in the microwave to sanitize it?
This product has not been tested in this manner.

Can the Chore Boy Sponges be put in the dishwasher or microwave to clean them?
All the Chore Boy Sponges except for the Metal Free Soap Pads may be put in the dishwasher or microwave to clean.

Will the Chore Boy Golden Fleece scrubbers pose health concerns to my family?
They are treated with an abrasive, some binder, and a colorant; and they will not present any health hazards to the family.

Are Golden Fleece Scouring Cloths toxic?
No.