Loofah sponges from the luffaplant have historically been used as scrubbers. Benefits and uses of a loofah include:- using with soap to lather up and cleanse your skin- exfoliating the skin on your body- stimulating blood circulation while you shower or batheSome people also swear by loofahs as household cleaning products. They can be used to scrub tiles, showers, sinks, and other hard-to-clean surfaces.