Five things you should not clean with a melamine sponge Bashny.Net

Many housewives have already managed to appreciate its properties and considered an excellent assistant. At the same time, in some shops kitchen utensils sellers have not even heard of it. Today we will tell you how to use a melamine sponge and in which cases it is better not to do it.

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On a melamine sponge, I accidentally stumbled upon a couple of years ago in the hardware department of a supermarket. Initially surprised unusually high price (something about 60 rubles). I questioned him and became interested.





After all, according to the consultant, it turned out that the universal miracle sponge can wash even the most persistent pollution. Foamed melamine resin perfectly cleans tiles, plumbing and faucets, glass, wood, shoes and skin.

And, if you believe the reviews, is able to remove traces of markers and pens from wallpaper and painted walls. Therefore, the heroine of today’s article is simply a matter of prime necessity for parents of toddlers, whose art is not so easy to wash by other methods.





In appearance, the melamine sponge is not very different from the usual. Except a little harder and the pores are noticeably smaller. The surface creaks unpleasantly if you run a finger on it. This is a consequence of its abrasive properties, which allow to remove contaminants purely mechanically, without the use of detergents.





At the same time, like the eraser (it is sometimes called the eraser sponge), the melamine sponge used decreases in size. This is especially fast when cleaning interlayer seams. But the result is great, whatever you say!

That's only with daily washing dishes, it is quickly clogged with fat (here it is better to fit a regular sponge). And when cleaning the glasses after you will need to additionally go through them with a dry napkin to remove moisture residues.

Convenient and beautiful countertops made of marble, granite and artificial stone have gained popularity among all segments of the population. And to protect the material from damage by water, salts and oil, the surface of the countertops is covered with a special protective composition.



The abrasive surface of the melamine sponge can remove this coating, and the stone will begin to scratch and fade. Therefore, it is better to replace it with a microfiber napkin and detergent.

Even stir food in such dishes can only be silicone spatula, and it is not worth washing it with abrasive means even more so.



If you have not yet switched to cast iron dishes, then you know that it is advisable to wash pans with non-stick coating literally immediately after cooking. If the old dirt is still found, do the following.

Pour some water into the pan with detergent. Boil and remove contamination with a soft sponge with detergent. You can add a little ordinary kitchen soda.

Even strong stainless steel can not resist the melamine sponge. This is especially true for decorative steel inserts on the doors of refrigerators or other kitchen appliances.



One of the easiest and most effective ways to remove dirt on stainless steel dishes can be called a method using soda.

Screens gadgets, as they say, can be even dirtier toilet. To clean them, it is advised to use a fabric made of microfiber and a 55 percent solution of alcohol.



But it's not melamine that can add more scratches to your screen.

The body of the car is covered with a special protective coating that helps protect the paint and facilitate the cleaning of the car. A melamine sponge could damage it.



If it is impossible to wipe off contamination in another way, use the eraser sponge in small areas, moisturize well and do not three too actively. Test it on the spot. So you'll know what to expect.

It can be concluded that a melamine sponge is necessary in every home. It is really effective and sometimes difficult to do without it. Daily washing dishes with it or cleaning everything, as we have already seen, is not worth it. But over time, you understand exactly what it is better to use.