Pros and cons of silicone cleaning sponge

Conventional dishwashing pads quickly deteriorate. They need change at least once a week, and ideally more often. At the same time, silicone sponges are easy to clean and disinfect from bacteria, which seems like a good alternative to the usual dishwashing tools.

These sponges, according to the manufacturers, are made of food grade silicone, are dishwasher safe, and are expected to last long and do not deform.

But silicone sponges have disadvantages:

1. They constantly slip out of your hands. When soap is applied to the silicone, soapy foam appears, the sponge constantly slips out, which makes it harder and longer to wash the dishes.

2. Large consumption of dishwashing liquid. It is easily washed off the sponge, and therefore you have to apply it over and over again.

3. It is inconvenient to wash small items. It is inconvenient and very long to wash cutlery with a silicone sponge.

4. Does not wash burnt pans and pans (or does it for a very long time, with a lot of detergent).

What are the advantages of a silicone sponge:

1. Well cleans the sink itself, as well as the countertop from grease.

2. It can be used for cleaning in general: it perfectly cleans bathtubs, sinks, showers. The silicone sponge quickly removes dirt on them.

3. A silicone sponge can always act as a potholder or hot plate.

4. It is convenient to collect animal hair from upholstered furniture with such a sponge.

5. The silicone sponge is easy to wash: it provides an excellent pre-wash for heavily soiled socks and tights, stains on clothes.

6. Makeup brushes can be quickly cleaned with a sponge, which usually becomes a long and time-consuming process.

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