Abstract: A sponge for personal washing comprising a sponge body having opposite surfaces of different textures and/or compositions. Preferably, the sponge is composed of a thicker part of soft material and a thinner part of coarse-textured material. The thicker part has a through-slot for accommodating an elongated strap having handles at opposite ends. The sponge body is adhered to the strap midway of its ends. The handles are in the form of D-shaped rings made of soft plastic tubing and a dowel connecting the ends of the tubing.