This is so perfect gave tried many sponges on a handle and still couldn't get the spot in middle of upper lower back.these are perfect to use in all directions for the back work outside a lot so there is a lot of sweat and when shoveling rock, bark dust there is always the one spot in the middle of the back you can't reach with this it works perfectly. And unlike the sponges on the handles this actually is a little rough so you k ow that you are getting the dead skin off