How to make natural loofah

Choose a mature, dry gourd with a thick, tough skin suitable for loofah making.

Select a Mature Gourd

Merge the gourd in water for several hours or overnight to soften its outer skin.

Soak the Gourd

Once softened, peel off the outer skin using a vegetable peeler or knife.

Peel the Skin

Cut open the gourd and scoop out the seeds and any remaining pulp using a spoon 

Remove Seeds

Rinse the gourd thoroughly under running water to remove any remaining pulp or seeds. Allow it to air dry completely.

Rinse and Dry

Cut the gourd into sections of desired length, typically around 4-6 inches long.

Cut into Sections

Use a long-handled spoon or other scraping tool to hollow out the center of each section, removing any remaining seeds and pulp to create a hollow tube.

Hollow Out the Center

Smooth the outer surface of each section using sandpaper to remove any rough edges and shape the loofah to your liking.

Sand and Shape