Melamine sponge: harm

Melamine sponge burst onto the market not very quickly. Many were suspicious of her, believing that she could not do anything, and everything that advertising glorified about her was just a marketing ploy. And the price for it was a little off the charts at first. But buying a previously unknown product, the practicality of which has not yet been completely confirmed, is a dubious undertaking.

But over time, the popularity of the melamine sponge began to grow exponentially (thanks to the brave souls who decided to buy it). All the legends that circulated about it became not legends at all, but a fact confirming that this miracle eraser is simply necessary in every home - it did such magical things. And just as soon as we got used to innovation in the world of cleaning and cleanliness, the news came: it is absolutely forbidden to use a melamine sponge, because it is harmful. Is it so? Well, let's figure it out.

Why do you need a melamine sponge?

If you start describing all the advantages of this product, you can read endlessly. In short: a melamine sponge removes any kind of dirt very well: from the most terrible and stubborn ones to children’s drawings on wallpaper and flooring. It finds application in any room.

Sometimes it seems that there is no task that melamine cannot cope with. And indeed it is! You need to moisten the sponge a little, and then just wipe the stain - after a second there will be no traces.You may not believe this if you have never tried it, but believe me: this is truly a miracle tool that can handle any problem. Well, like with any... With the problem of any stains, and not with paying off the mortgage.

So can I use it or not?

Let's start from the beginning. Melamine was synthesized more than two centuries ago, and the sponge is not the first invention from this raw material. It has long been used to make tableware, flooring and marker boards. The sponge is at most 10 years old, and there is already hysterical mood and panic around it. Well, this is not surprising, because for some reason our people are always categorical about something new and, most importantly, something good! Suffice it to recall concerns about aluminum foil, sweat deodorants and other innovations.

What is the argument for the harm caused by melamine sponge? Actually, melamine itself. It is believed that the material can be deposited in the body and cause significant harm to it. Naturally, if you consume it instead of breakfast and lunch, then you won’t have long to live, but what does this have to do with a small sponge that doesn’t wish harm to anyone? The thing is that many people use it to clean dishes, and during the process the sponge actually crumbles a little, leaving tiny particles on surfaces that you won’t even notice, but will feel if you run your hand over the treated area.

But now let's think logically. Now you have cleaned the inside of the pan from carbon deposits with a melamine sponge. Swipe your hand. Did you feel the fine crumbs? Yes, these are melamine residues. What will you do now? Do you immediately cook the soup in the pan, or do you still rinse the utensils in clean water? I think that for some reason the second option will be.Well, who said that these small particles will not be washed off when rinsing? Of course, there will be nothing left on the dishes. Even if we assume that you are lazy and rinsed the pan with a C grade, the amount of melamine will still be minimal, which will not cause any harm to the body.

How to stop being afraid and start washing?

If you haven’t gotten rid of your fears, and you still have concerns about the melamine sponge, then there is an incredibly simple solution. Just don't use melamine on dishes that come into contact with food, because it will do its job all over the house. You can scrub the plumbing from plaque, clean the kitchen stove from grease, erase traces of ink on the wallpaper, polish silver cutlery, tidy up the hood, and treat the seams between the tiles. Yes, and a million more things can be done if there is a desire.

In general, the conclusion is this: melamine is really not a very useful material, and a sponge made from it quite rightly causes fear and anxiety. But if you are not going to replace people’s usual food with it, then it will not cause any harm - use it for your health, and let the house be clean!