Melamine Sponge: What It Is And How To Use It

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Melamine sponge: what it is and how to use it

The melamine sponge is designed to clean surfaces without the use of household chemicals, and it really does the job. However, for optimal results, some of the features of this product must be taken into account when using.

What is it and how does it work

The sponge is a molded piece of melamine, a foamed plastic. During production, the resin is saturated with air bubbles, acquires a mesh structure and abrasive properties. The product is lightweight, easily wrinkled, but returns to its original shape. Melamine fibers are significantly superior in hardness to foam rubber - a standard material for making household sponges and cleaning wipes. Under mechanical action with a melamine sponge on the surface of its fibers, like an eraser, stains are wiped off, and the porous structure absorbs dirt.

The sponge will help to cope with traces of pens, pencils on those coatings that are resistant to moisture and abrasives

Undeniable benefits

Using a sponge, you can get rid of:

• marks from felt-tip pens and pens on hard, smooth surfaces;
• dark stripes from shoes on linoleum and stripes on the shoes themselves;
• limescale, rust, soap stains on plumbing;
• old grease stains on kitchen surfaces;
• dark spots on shoes;
• dried old dirt;
• contamination with coloring compounds that can no longer be dissolved, and rough mechanical cleaning risks damaging the surface.

In most cases, a melamine sponge is able to deal with stains without the use of chemicals. However, you can drip dishwashing detergent on it to make it easier to slip and speed up stains. This measure will also help to reduce the dirtiness of the sponge itself. Nevertheless, this method of application is considered "folk".

The wear resistance of the sponge depends on the size of the treated area and the degree of soiling. It is believed that for cleaning surfaces with moderate dirt (kitchen countertops, for example), one sponge is enough to process about 10 square meters. m.

Possible disadvantages

First of all, you need to understand that an abrasive sponge is designed to clean only relatively smooth and hard surfaces that have not absorbed dirt into deep layers. It will be ineffective for cleaning fresh grease, fabrics, carpets and other soft materials from stains that have saturated them; Melamine can damage paper, foamed vinyl wallpaper and all other moisture and abrasive sensitive textures.

Melamine sponge has other disadvantages:

• it is quickly erased, decreases in size during friction of surfaces;
• the sponge does not cope with strong fatty deposits, since it does not dissolve fat;
• after cleaning the stubborn dirt, the sponge itself must in most cases be disposed of.

After use, the sponge loses its shape, becomes dirty

With the advent of melamine sponges, toxic properties were attributed to them. Melamine itself is forbidden to be used in the manufacture of tableware. At the same time, experts assure that the sponge can only harm if it gets inside the body, and in significant quantities. When used as directed, no harm is caused to health.

Terms of use

Follow the instructions for use:

1. Remove the sponge from the packaging.
2. Put on rubber gloves on your hands, otherwise after working with a sponge, your fingers will seem to be rubbed with fine emery.

3. Dip a sponge in water. It should be moderately moist, if necessary, squeeze out the water slightly by holding the sponge between your palms and pressing, not twisting it.

   

   Do not twist the melamine sponge when wringing

4. Use the tip of a sponge to gently rub the dirty surface.
5. Wipe the cleaned area with a dry cloth or tissue.

To remove small stains, it is recommended to cut off a piece of sponge for more economical use

Consider a number of nuances:

• during operation, the sponge can crumble and deform - this, unfortunately, is normal;
• when twisting the sponge during spinning, its service life decreases;
• melamine is not suitable for washing fruits and vegetables.

Excessive rubbing of mirrors and glass surfaces may result in mechanical damage (dullness or minor scratches). To ensure that the sponge does not leave marks, test it on a small and unobtrusive area before cleaning.

Video: is a melamine sponge dangerous?

Melamine sponge is safe and can make cleaning much easier and save time. It is important to observe the nuances of its use so as not to damage your hands and the surfaces to be cleaned, as well as to have an adequate supply of such sponges if you are planning a large front of cleaning work.