Scouring pad

Some scouring pads have one side made of a soft sponge-like material and the other is the aforementioned mesh.

The invention provided for a "plate of non-corrosive metal, arched or curved to fit the fingers."

This technology and varieties thereon are what most scouring pads sold today are based upon.

[1] Using scouring pads on non-stick surfaces such as Teflon is not advisable as they may strip away the coating.

It is advisable to use protective equipment such as rubber gloves when using scouring pads as this is known to prevent (or at least hide) any irritation caused by use.

Cleaning with a scouring pad.
Toroidal scouring pad made of plastic wires, thus less aggressive to non-stick surfaces