Melamine sponge: what and how to use it

Many people have long appreciated the benefits of using melamine sponge in everyday life. Indeed, this miracle eraser performs its tasks perfectly. Sometimes it seems that there is no problem that melamine cannot solve when it comes to cleaning and cleaning surfaces. But if you have never encountered such a product before, we suggest you find out what a melamine sponge is, how to use it correctly and where it can be used.

Melamine sponge - what is it?

Melamine itself is colorless crystals that do not dissolve in water, a compound of cyanochloride and ammonia, which has a pronounced cleaning ability. The material has long been used in various fields of production.

Melamine sponges that can be found on sale are most often white and come in the form of small and very light weight bars.

For a long time, there were some concerns about melamine sponge. They say that using this miracle eraser is fraught with unpleasant health consequences. In part, such suspicions are not without common sense. The fact is that melamine is really harmful to the human body and can cause various diseases, allergies, and poisoning. This is especially true in cases where the product is used to clean dishes that subsequently come into contact with food, because microparticles, whatever one may say, remain on the surfaces.However, such accusations have been refuted, because after using melamine on plates and pots, you in any case complete the process by thoroughly rinsing, because all these particles are easily washed off with water. Thus, using a melamine sponge in everyday life does not pose any danger at all if you wipe the surfaces after cleaning and remove any remaining melamine.

In addition, product manufacturers advise not to use the miracle eraser on surfaces that then come into contact with food. Therefore, if you use the sponge correctly, taking into account the recommendations, then there will be no risk to your health.

Great for solving problems tasks, with which other means simply could not cope. But for daily cleaning it is better to use the usual detergents and wipes, and leave melamine for difficult stains and dirt.

How to use melamine sponge

It's very simple - even a teenager can cope with the task. The entire application algorithm is as follows:

• wear rubber gloves to protect your hands;
• cut off a small piece from the block that you will need for work;
• lower it into cool water (or room temperature, but not hot!) and let it completely soak in the liquid;
• gently (without forceful effort) squeeze the eraser a little;
• treat the contaminated area;
• Wipe off any remaining melamine and dirt with a damp, clean cloth.

That's all. Quite simple, fast and easy.

As you use the sponge, it will shrink in size, like a school eraser. That is, when you clean the surface, the material will also wear off as you work.

What can it be used for?

You can use a melamine sponge anywhere and on almost any material.She will find something to do in every room. We talked about this in more detail in this article.

Regarding recommendations where melamine should not be used:

• on a hot surface and on painted surfaces;
• Teflon;
• glass and mirrors - with caution;
• non-stick and enamel coating.

Prohibitions when cleaning

If you decide to use a melamine sponge, then it is important to familiarize yourself with a number of recommendations, which you definitely should not do:

• use in tandem with detergents;
• allow contact with chlorine and chlorine-containing compounds;
• use melamine to wash animals, to clean the body and face;
• You can only squeeze it slightly - you cannot twist it.

Bottom line: a melamine sponge is truly a wonderful tool, but it is intended exclusively for specific purposes. The product is not considered universal, so it is better not to use it for daily cleaning of surfaces, but to leave it for difficult tasks. In addition, despite its unique properties, the bar is inexpensive, which allows you to significantly save the family budget on household expenses.