Live on the nation's favourite cooking show, two presenters poured a full jug of water across the kitchen counter — and the BigNomad sponge soaked up every drop in seconds. The studio audience gasped. The clip went viral overnight.
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It started as a five-second product segment. It ended with 2.3 million views, thousands of comments, and one very dry kitchen counter.
The co-host poured nearly half a litre of water straight onto the marble. Her colleague pressed the small yellow rectangle down — and within four seconds, the puddle was gone. No mess. No drips. No second wipe.
That sponge is the BigNomad High-Absorption Sponge. It has been quietly used by professional cleaners, gardeners and tilers across Ireland for years — and now it's finally available to order direct.
Order the TV sponge →Cellulose cell-structure technology absorbs up to 12× its weight in water — and releases it cleanly with a single squeeze.
From shattered wine glasses to overflowing sinks — one sponge handles it.
Lift, press, done. No streaks, no wet trails left behind on any surface.
Rinse, squeeze and reuse. Antibacterial cellulose resists odour and decay.
Made from natural plant cellulose. Compost it when you're finally finished.
Kitchens, bathrooms, cars, greenhouses, garden furniture, tiling jobs.
Fulfilled from our Cork warehouse. Most orders arrive in 48 hours.
Real people. Real Irish households. Real puddles, gone in seconds.
No batteries. No spray bottles. No special technique.
Drop the dry sponge directly onto any puddle, splash or wet surface.
Capillary cells pull water up — even from grout, gaps and uneven tiles.
One twist over the sink and your BigNomad is ready for the next mess.
Independently verified reviews from real BigNomad customers across the Ireland.
"Saw it on telly, ordered three. My husband has now stolen one for the car. Worth every penny."
"I tile bathrooms for a living. This sponge has replaced two of the products I used to carry in my van."
"My greenhouse floods every winter. One BigNomad, twenty seconds, completely dry. Magic."
Single sponge — the exact one shown live on Ireland television. Free delivery on orders over €15.
Yes. The product demonstrated on air is the BigNomad High-Absorption Sponge, sold by our retail partner Best Tile Ireland. Every order is dispatched from their Cork warehouse.
Standard Ireland delivery is 2–4 working days and is free on orders over €15. Express next-day options are available at checkout.
Absolutely — you have 30 days from delivery to return any unused sponge for a full refund. See our Returns Policy.
Yes. The soft cellulose structure is non-abrasive and safe on marble, glass, hardwood, painted metal, plastic and lacquered wood.
With regular rinsing, a single BigNomad sponge typically lasts 3–6 months of daily household use.
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