Features of a foam rubber sponge for the kitchen
Among all household dishwashing aids, a foam rubber sponge occupies a leading position. There is a fairly large variety of sponges, you can more to learn about standard sizes and quantities in a package. But, despite this, almost all sponges have common operational and technical characteristics for this class of aids.
An indispensable helper in the kitchen
A sponge not only saves a lot of detergent by turning it into foam, but also helps to achieve the necessary cleanliness of porcelain, plastic, glass and metal utensils. As a rule, manufacturers glue an additional plane of more durable and coarse material to the foam base. It is necessary for several purposes at once:
1. The sponge keeps its original shape better.
2. The assistant is better held in the hand with detergent.
3. A rough surface is the best way to clean dishes from food.
4. Promotes longer life of the sponge.
5. Does not tend to leave scratches even on a plastic surface.
The foam sponge is made of a polymer substance with a neutral characteristic. This is a necessary condition for domestic use, so as not to provoke an allergic reaction on the skin of the hands. In addition, a universal sponge is suitable not only for washing dishes.
Sponge in everyday life
There is a sufficient selection of sizes of sponges for washing dishes. Everyone chooses the one that is best suited for a particular purpose. The sponge should fit well in the palm of the hand, not fall out of it and not cause discomfort due to being too large. A universal assistant is useful in everyday life in the following situations:
- if you need to wash the surface from dust;
- perfectly removes plaque from any surfaces in the bathroom;
- you can use to apply detergent on windows;
- as an alternative to a floor cloth, in extreme cases;
- can be used to wash a bicycle, scooter, scooter.
The detergent is perfectly retained in the porous surface of the sponge. But, as you use the assistant, you need to change it periodically. Gradually, fat and some types of pollutants linger in its porous surface. As soon as the sponge loses some of its technical characteristics, it must be replaced.