This product came out of the aerospace industry. They put it into the fuel tanks of jet airplanes and other machines. If it can hold up to these extremes it will hold up to cleaning your dishes. If you work around the house or you like to work on cars it’s great to clean your hands off with. It’s also great to wash dishes with. Unlike sponges or scrub pads this will last for a long long time. If it gets gunky throw it into the dishwasher. I don’t have a large family but my Blue Thing usually lasts about two years doing various chores around the house or shop. Yes we know it’s green.