Notes from the Sink: The Scraper That Changed Everything

There is a particular kind of washing-up that nobody volunteers for. The roasting tray. The lasagne dish. The pan that someone left on the hob slightly too long and then, optimistically, left to soak. These are the jobs that linger at the side of the sink, quietly judging you, until someone — usually me — deals with them.

I always reach for our LoofCo Washing-Up Scraper. I use it every single day. And I can say with complete confidence that it is the most satisfying tool at my sink.

Each one is unique! They are individually carved for us in rural Sri Lanka from coconut husk - the inside of the husk has a soft, brush-like texture, while the outer edge forms a natural blade. At LoofCo, we recognised its potential as a washing-up tool and brought it to the kitchen sink. It’s a two-in-one: the blade edge lifts baked-on food, and the bristly underside scrubs the surface clean. It works on stainless steel, ceramic, and — with a gentler touch while it softens in water — non-stick pans too.

My routine for tackling baked-on food:

1. Soak the offending dish in warm to hot water and washing-up liquid until the baked-on food has softened.
2. Use the wide blade edge of the Scraper to lift and scrape away the loosened food. The narrow end gets into corners.
3. Flip it over and use the bristly underside to scrub the surface clean.
4. Rinse with clean water and spot-check as needed.
5. Rinse the Scraper and hang it up to drip-dry from its string loop.

Over time the edge may start to fray — a quick trim with scissors and it’s good for many more months of use. It is, genuinely, an ingenious tool. And best of all, it’s completely plastic-free: made from coconut husk, 100% natural, and fully compostable at the end of its life.

The lasagne dish doesn’t stand a chance.

— Matthew Clark, Co-founder, LoofCo