Use a natural rayon sponge for washing dishes. It is made from recycled cellulose without the use of plastic and is environmentally friendly. The starting material is wood, which is placed in a special solution and boiled under pressure in closed boilers for 24 hours. As a result of subsequent processing, the cellulose becomes viscose. Fine-crystalline fibers are added to it, which, after processing, turn into a sponge.

When dry, a rayon sponge is hard and brittle, but when wet it becomes soft and tender. In addition, the stores sell viscose bath sponges that can be used to wash the body. They absorb moisture well, foam easily and have a pleasant texture. The cost of such sponges is slightly higher than the price of foam analogs, while they are more durable and natural than synthetic sponges, which quickly deteriorate and decompose in landfills for decades.

The crescent sponge made of cellulose is used for decorative coatings such as patinating plasters with various shades, as well as for glazing lime plaster. With the help of a sponge, the material is applied very easily - cellulose gives it special strength along with elasticity. The sponge perfectly holds moisture, not letting it go to the side of the palm. Has a comfortable crescent shape.

Technical Specification of Cellulose Crescent Sponge

Material: cellulose
It is used for applying and leveling material, smoothing or polishing, waxing plaster, plugging and gentle washing. Various application techniques are used to obtain various decorative effects.
The moisture-wicking work surface saves the use of decorative material, wax or detergent
Crescent-shaped cellulose sponge size: 200x80 mm

You can profitably order and buy a crescent sponge for decorative work in our online store. Our experts will provide all the information you are interested in regarding the products offered, methods of payment and delivery in Moscow (including the Moscow region). Place an order for the positions you need through the form or just call us at the phone number listed on the website.

Which sponge is better, cellulose or foam? (video)

You need to conquer mountains of dishes with knowledge of the matter and with a reliable assistant in your hands. We decided to test the conscientiousness of the most popular sponges. We bought two samples for this. The first is made of cellulose, and the second is made of foam. For a whole week we washed plates, mugs, cutlery with them. However, this is just the beginning.

Our task: to identify which sample remained clean, and which one was overgrown with microbes in seven days. We entrusted microbiologists to find the answer to this question. The expert cuts our sponges into small pieces and places them in saline. And all in order to get a kind of squeeze out of our samples. Now the matter is small: to see who lives in this pomace and how many bacteria there are. To find out, experts help the bacteria grow.

This process took microbiologists three days. Then all the secret became apparent.

As a result of our research, it turned out that twice as many colony-forming units, i.e., microbes, were retained in the foam rubber sponge than in the cellulose sponge. Consequently, the cellulose sponge performed better in our studies.

In other words, after a week of using the foam sponge, your dishes will be clean only conditionally. With this and to food poisoning is not far. The cellulose sponge, on the other hand, turned out to be safer. There is a scientific explanation for this.

The material itself, cellulose, is more environmentally friendly. In addition, this sponge had larger pores. Consequently, microorganisms could be washed out with water better.

So, congratulations to the winner, but don't forget - bacteria were also found in the cellulose sponge, albeit in smaller quantities. Therefore, our advice to you: two weeks is the maximum life of a sponge on your sink. Otherwise, bacteria will begin to proliferate and colonize your plates and mugs.

Hamster paradise. Leave and get lost:

The dirtiest place in your home or apartment is a dishwashing sponge. Are you surprised? A dish sponge can even be dirtier than a toilet seat. The moist and warm environment in the sponge is a breeding ground for bacteria and microbes. Your kitchen sponge may, and most likely does, contain dangerous bacteria such as salmonella, staphylococcus, E.coli, and others.

All these unpleasant things easily spread in wet holes and crevices, which constantly contain the smallest particles of food and moisture necessary for reproduction. Sponge for washing dishes even clean in appearance contains thousands of bacteria. Washing the sponges with soap and water will not give the desired result. Therefore, you need to know some rules for cleaning and caring for kitchen sponges.

The dishwashing sponge must be regularly washed and cleaned of food debris and dirt. This must be done after each use of the sponge. Rinse the sponge well in running warm water, squeeze it out and leave in a dry place. Please note that this dry area should allow the sponge to dry well. Remember, bacteria love moisture.

Do not use a sponge to wipe the cutting board on which you used to cut raw meat!

The dishwashing sponges should be changed every two weeks. In our online store you can buy dishwashing sponges in bulk, of various configurations, shapes, sizes and types.

Wipes or sponges: which is safer?

Each person has their own views on the choice of materials for cleaning. Some people prefer dishwashing sponges, while others always wipe kitchen surfaces with textile napkins.

In terms of cleanliness, there is not much difference between a sponge and a rag - both can become breeding grounds for germs if not cleaned regularly. According to a 2012 study by the National Science Foundation of America, 86% of cleaning rags and sponges tested had mold and 77% contained bacteria.

The dishwashing sponge must be disinfected every 3-4 days. There are three ways to clean the sponge:

Disinfection of the sponge in bleach.
Washing the sponge in the dishwasher.
Microwave disinfection of the sponge.

Each of the methods has its own level of effectiveness, as well as its own advantages and disadvantages. Let's talk about each of them.

Method one. Disinfection of the sponge in bleach.

This method is considered less effective than washing the sponge in the dishwasher and disinfecting it in the microwave, but nevertheless it works well too.

Disinfect with rubber gloves to protect the skin of your hands.

Prepare a 10% solution of regular bleach in a regular or plastic bowl. For the solution, use warm water, then the solution will be more effective. You can also use a bleach with a fragrance for the solution to eliminate the unpleasant smell of bleach from the sponge after the soak procedure.

Before soaking the sponge, it must be thoroughly rinsed with detergent under running water. Then place the sponge in the bowl with the solution. Duration of soaking is 5-10 minutes, no more. During soaking, you can squeeze the sponge several times so that the solution soaks the sponge well.

After that, take out the dishwashing sponge and rinse thoroughly in running water. Another way to get rid of the unpleasant smell of bleach on a sponge is with a few drops of vinegar.

Method two. Washing the sponge in the dishwasher.

Note... Before using this method, read the instructions for your dishwasher. It may be undesirable to wash a kitchen sponge in it. As a rule, dishwashing sponges contain a layer of abrasive fiber on one of the edges. When the sponge is washed in the dishwasher, the abrasive fiber may flake off into tiny fibers and clog the waste collector's strainer.

Place the sponge in the dish compartment for the wash and dry cycle. Leave it in the machine for a full wash and dry cycle.

Remove the sponge when the machine is finished. Now 99.9998% less bacteria will remain on the sponge.

Method three. Microwave disinfection of the sponge.

This method is considered the most effective, but also the most dangerous.

One minute in the microwave reduces bacteria and mold and yeast colonies more significantly than other methods, according to USDA research. Studies have also shown that after two minutes of heating in the microwave, 99% of all living bacteria are killed.

Attention! Leaving the sponge in the microwave for more than two minutes can ignite and cause a fire. Do not leave the microwave during this procedure.

Do not place a sponge containing metal parts in the microwave. Check if there are any wire particles left in the foam from a metal sponge or dish scraper.

Moisten the sponge liberally with water and do not dry. It will not be superfluous to put half a cup of water in the microwave with a sponge so that the emitter does not deteriorate and the sponge itself does not dry out.

Attention! Some sponges are made of synthetic material that can melt in the microwave even if the sponge is very wet. Place a paper towel under the sponge - if it starts to melt, it will make cleaning much easier. Place the sponge with a napkin on a saucer that does not heat up in the microwave. After the disinfection procedure, it will be more convenient to remove the sponge. Do not take the sponge with your bare hand, as you can accidentally squeeze it and get burned.

So, put the sponge on the napkin, the sponge and napkin on the saucer, and it's all in the microwave.
Turn on the oven for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the sponge carefully from the microwave.

Everything. The sponge is disinfected, 99% of harmful bacteria are destroyed and the sponge is ready for use again.

General position... It is believed that the absolute cleanliness of your house or apartment is just as harmful as if your home was dirty. Too good, too bad. Do not strive for absolute purity; you should not purify everything around too zealously, every minute. A small amount of microbes on surfaces and dust in the air help to maintain your immunity, reduce allergic reactions, keep your body in good shape, and in a combat state of defense.

After heating the sponge in the microwave, the steam and moisture generated in the sponge will soften food particles and stains. Once you take out the sponge, you can easily remove stains from the microwave with a paper napkin, kitchen towel, or terry cloth.
Use kitchen towels to clean the daily dirt on tables, floors, and bar counters. You will save money on paper towels and extend the hygiene life of your kitchen sponges.
Change the sponge regularly. By purchasing a bacteria-resistant sponge, you reduce bacteria in your kitchen by 99.9%.
Add lemon juice or ammonia-free lemon-scented kitchen cleaner to the chlorine solution to neutralize the bleach smell. Alternatively, you can use aromatic bleach. When finished soaking, rinse with cold water.
Raw meat juice can be removed with other materials instead of a sponge. Paper towels are great, but it is much more economical and environmentally friendly to have a separate towel or terrycloth for this purpose.
After using the sponge, wring it out thoroughly so that it can dry well before using it again. The bacteria are killed in the dry sponge. You can also alternate between the two sponges to allow them to dry better, and you can also place the wet sponge against the panel behind the sink or dishwasher bottle to ventilate and dry better.
If you don't use napkins and rags for cleaning all the time, store them in a plastic container with a lid to avoid unpleasant odors in the kitchen.
Dish brushes are generally considered the most hygienic option as they are easier to rinse and dry faster. But they should also be disinfected by soaking them in a mild bleach solution. When using bleach, be sure to read the label directions carefully and wear rubber gloves.
If you use microfiber cloths, rinse well after each use.
The main thing to remember is that all sponges and cleaning cloths should be thoroughly squeezed out and dried, completely straightened out. Don't give germs any chance to hide in wet folds!