Tidy Ties add a touch of elegance to your everyday cleaning routine, which is a sentence we did not expect to write about sponges and yet here we are.

Bow-shaped is the whole charm. The sink is the least glamorous corner of any kitchen, and it is usually occupied by something bright yellow and faintly depressing. Swapping that for a bow makes a genuinely disproportionate difference to how the space feels.

They are built with three effective layers, so they tackle tough grime with grace rather than falling apart after a week. Durable as well as delightful, which is the balance most pretty kitchen products fail to strike.

They also make a lovely small addition to a gift basket — the sort of thing nobody buys for themselves and everybody enjoys receiving.

A great gift for a housewarming or a hostess! Also an excellent stocking stuffer for someone whose kitchen is already beautifully put together.

At a glance

• Bow-shaped sponges
• Three-layer construction
• Durable and effective on tough grime
• Elevates an everyday chore
• Charming gift basket addition