Sandclean

These Sandclean scrubbers ($8) from the Far East are a great alternative to steel wool. They're less abrasive, require little or no detergent, and get those pesky coffee stains out of cups with ease. You can also use Sandclean to scrub ovens, sinks and even vegetables. The best part is that they're biodegradable and don't leave behind any rust spots like steel wool does.