You can also hear the seeds rattle inside,’ says Janice Cox. ‘What we use as the luffa sponge is really the plant skeleton.

Luffa sponges are even dishwasher-safe ... If you don’t have the means to grow luffas in your back yard, don't let that stop you. You can find the squash available to purchase in grocery ...

When a luffa fruit dries out and is peeled, you are left with its fibrous interior, which can be used as a sponge. Watch the video above to find out how to grow loofah sponges in the UK. You can find ...