Spontex Brilliant Scour

This is a new addition to my life, and I have mixed but positive opinions over its place. It often seems everyone has their own method of doing the washing up, and I'll admit one friend has anywhere from 3-6 sponges [scours] at a time adorning his sink. I'm not sure what six need to be there for, and with them all being the same colour, I'm not sure how he can tell them apart, either.

Previously, I've mostly been a one sponge [scour] and wire wool person. The wire wool is good for getting stuff off knives and tupperware, the sponge delicately deals with the non-stick and everything else. They can fall pray to grease, however, and especially the griddle pan seems to kill sponges at an alarming rate. Someone else introduced me to the silver spontex... things. They're like a wire wool (although require more elbow grease) in a more spongey like form, and they are safe for non-stick. Best of all, they don't react to badly to grease and carbon, so thus have a more extended life. I have trialled them as a grease beater (and for my friend to use when he's over, admittedly). I still use normal sponges for everyday washing up, but the more expensive spontex prolongs their lives considerably, and has in that way turned out to be economical and very useful. On the downside, I now have three things next to my sink to do the washing up. Is this one of the weird signs of getting old?

Cost 1-10 with ten the most expensive: 3
Value for money 1-10 with ten being the best: 6 (Slightly depends how you use them)
Durability 1-10 with ten being the most: 6
Usefulness 1-10 with ten being the most: 7
Importance 1-10 with 10 being the most: 3
Smile Factor 1-10 with ten being the most: 1
Cool Factor: 1-10 with ten being the most: 2

*Do I think its the best in its field: NO
*Could I live without it: YES
*Target gender, age range, and possible further demographic targets : Adults, Male, Female, Anyone who likes cooking regularly

Disclaimer: No financial interest in this company and no-one else asked me to do this review.