manufacturer : lake country
what it is : blue grout sponge
size : 7" long / 5" wide / 3" thick
price : $5.99
i've always wanted to try the ulti-mit for the reason that lake country deals with foam pads/products and it would be a no-brainer that they would use a good foam composition for the intended purpose (plus the little square notches so dirt/debris have a place to bury itself). but, i never liked the ergonomics of the mitt because it was just too big...
so when the blue grout sponge came out, it was once again a no-brainer to try it out since many of us use both the HD and Lowes GS's. the first thing i noticed is that it came in a sealed plastic bag, just like their pads do and that is a good thing because you don't have to worry about a bunch of dirt/debris in/on it...
once opened, it felt soft and i knew there wouldn't be a problem using it on paint and once it gets wet, it will feel even softer (just like the other GS's). it did a good job of cleaning over all but here is what i do not like about it. it's a little too thick and is hard to maneuver under tighter spots (under door handles, etc) that you wouldn't have a problem with, like with the other grout sponges (HD/Lowes)...
it's 3 inches thick and i feel it would be better if it was 2 inches instead (wouldn't feel as dense and you feel like you have more control over it) like the Lowes GS (everything else is virtually identical in size). time will tell if the little square cut-outs/notches don't tear and rip off with continued use. overall not a bad purchase...
what it is : blue grout sponge
size : 7" long / 5" wide / 3" thick
price : $5.99
i've always wanted to try the ulti-mit for the reason that lake country deals with foam pads/products and it would be a no-brainer that they would use a good foam composition for the intended purpose (plus the little square notches so dirt/debris have a place to bury itself). but, i never liked the ergonomics of the mitt because it was just too big...
so when the blue grout sponge came out, it was once again a no-brainer to try it out since many of us use both the HD and Lowes GS's. the first thing i noticed is that it came in a sealed plastic bag, just like their pads do and that is a good thing because you don't have to worry about a bunch of dirt/debris in/on it...
once opened, it felt soft and i knew there wouldn't be a problem using it on paint and once it gets wet, it will feel even softer (just like the other GS's). it did a good job of cleaning over all but here is what i do not like about it. it's a little too thick and is hard to maneuver under tighter spots (under door handles, etc) that you wouldn't have a problem with, like with the other grout sponges (HD/Lowes)...
it's 3 inches thick and i feel it would be better if it was 2 inches instead (wouldn't feel as dense and you feel like you have more control over it) like the Lowes GS (everything else is virtually identical in size). time will tell if the little square cut-outs/notches don't tear and rip off with continued use. overall not a bad purchase...
