Is there Formaldehyde Pollution in Nano Sponges?

CHENGDU, China - Dec. 4, 2023 - PRLog -- Cleaning up kitchen oil stains has always been a headache. Traditional cleaning sponges often need to be used with chemical cleaning agents, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive to clean stubborn stains. In recent years, new nano sponges have become popular because they are effective at cleaning stubborn stains without using any chemical cleaning agents. So where does the cleaning superpower of nano sponges (https://www.sinoyqx.com/products/magic-sponge/) come from?

A low-key and restrained "tech giant"

Nano sponge, scientific name is melamine foam, commonly known as magic wipe, high-tech foam, etc. The main component of nano sponge is melamine resin foam, which is polymerized from melamine and formaldehyde. Melamine foam is as hard as glass fiber reinforced plastic, but its fine cell structure provides the product's flexibility. When the melamine foam is moistened with water, it relies on the capillary opening structure in the sponge to automatically absorb stains on the surface of the object during the wiping process. Because of its comprehensive properties such as good sound absorption, flame retardancy, and moisture and heat resistance, nanosponges are widely used in the construction industry, electronic products, biological pollution control processes and other fields. Nano sponge is also a good helper in housework. It has strong oil removal ability and high water saving efficiency (only 30-40% of the water consumption of traditional cleaning methods). It is a cleaning tool that has received rave reviews.

Rumor has it that nanosponges are toxic?

Taken alone, melamine and formaldehyde are both toxic chemicals. However, the melamine resin synthesized by the two is a stable substance and will not decompose into formaldehyde. However, during the polymerization process of the two molecules, some unreacted free formaldehyde will be present in the nano sponge. Therefore, manufacturers reduce free formaldehyde content by improving the foaming process and aging formaldehyde removal process. In addition, formaldehyde itself is a substance that is easily soluble in water and relatively unstable in chemical properties. Formaldehyde can be removed by placing it in a ventilated place or rinsing it with clean water before use. Purchase nano sponges from qualified merchants, leave them ventilated for a period of time after purchase, rinse them before use, and you can basically avoid the harm of formaldehyde!

Use tips:

From a hygienic point of view, the gaps between sponges may accumulate a lot of grease and food residue, so they should be rinsed and dried for storage after use.

Do not use nano sponges to wipe electrical products that are not suitable for contact with water.

Do not use bleach or hot water for disinfection, otherwise the sponge will turn yellow and deteriorate and shorten its service life.

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