This little "soap" is so handy--every kitchen should have one!! Just rub your hands on it and it gets rid of all those strong cooking odors that washing alone just doesn't cut it. Smells like onion, fish, garlic, etc all dissapear with this magic stone!! It's made of stainless stell, and can be used over and over--it never wears out!! Buy one for the chef in your life, and buy one for yourself too!!