Consumer researches show that an ordinary scrubber for utensils can have more bacteria than a toilet seat. Since the scrubber is directly in touch with utensils, the bacteria on the scrubber spreads to the utensils. Consumers tend to experience this bacterial growth in the form of a bad smell. That’s why Exo Bacto Scrub is an antibacterial dish wash scrubber that prevents bacterial growth on the scrubber’s surface. Exo Bacto Scrub pad reduces bad smell by 94.2% because it is formulated to be antibacterial. Longer Life: This scrub pad for utensils is thicker and denser as a result cleans better and lasts longer. Cleans Better: Exo Bacto Scrub has ALOX coating on both sides thereby cleaning the utensil better.