I got a pack of generic melamine sponges from Amazon like a decade ago and I still have half the pack left. You can only use them on certain surfaces, and definitely not anything painted, but for the very specific things you can use them on they do work really well
@TheGreatNico I use them on everything, even painted walls.
They’re great for cleaning sneakers, oven/stove top, the shower, sink, all kinds of things.
@TheGreatNico I was just going to comment something similar. I bought several hundred of them from a chinese site a long time ago (back in the days before Temu and Wish) and I’ve used about 50 of them. I completely misjudged how many I’d need. On the other hand it was only a few dollars.
@awk@TheGreatNico
Same here. I bought a hundred through eBay about 15 years ago. I gave a bunch to the kids for their households, and I am getting down to my last 10 or so. Maybe time to think about this one. I have enjoyed using them on a lot of different surfaces and they were great for most things, though they can sometimes leave a bit of a dullness on the finish of certain painted surfaces depending on what kind of paint it was.
@ShotgunX@yeppers If that’s a sneeze, it’s an extremely unfortunate one. I’d recommend seeing a doctor about that.
And maybe refreshing your will, too.
@yeppers “Heavens to Betsy I’m filthier than a product photo microwave oven someone left next to the ralphin’ bucket at a barbecue sauce drinking contest!”
I got a box of these the last time around. They do work and are a lot cheaper and more fragile than the Mr C brand. I used one to clean the soap build up and schmutz off the tile in a walk-in shower. I’m happy with them. Just remember to think of them as like a paper towel throw away scrubber.
@betterways She pretty much agrees, but “we don’t know” because no one wants to fund a study (gee, wonder why?). But I don’t think it’s rocket science to avoid melamine foam particles in the water.
@betterways@xarophti And unlike polyethylene (which is used for implants) and a few other plastics, melamine is known to have health problem implications (kidney stones being the least of them). Minimizing its use, particularly in situations where the wear particles get into the overall water supply, is probably laudable as long as it’s not getting replaced by something even worse, as sometimes happens when a substance gets banned.
In for 48, as I stare at the soap-scum-coated shower door. I’ll just keep my expectations low and probably be pleased. And I saved almost 2½ dollars vs. Amazon (where they could have been free with points and arrived tomorrow).
For all you folks trying to use these to remove soap scum on your shower doors or tile, just get a good soap scum remover. Home Depot sells the Zep brand soap scum remover, it works great and is very inexpensive
@Tadlem43 It is called Zep Tub and Shower Cleaner, available in 32 oz or 1 gallon. I usually get the 1 gallon and put into spray bottle, much more economical. Economical, isn’t that why we are all here?
Specs
Product: 48- or 72-pack Scrub-It Eraser Magic Cleaning Sponges
Model: 9676, 7124
Condition: New
What’s Included?
OR
Price Comparison
$16.99-$22.00 at Amazon
48-Pack
72-Pack
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Wednesday, Apr 17 - Friday, Apr 19
I got a pack of generic melamine sponges from Amazon like a decade ago and I still have half the pack left. You can only use them on certain surfaces, and definitely not anything painted, but for the very specific things you can use them on they do work really well
@TheGreatNico I use them on everything, even painted walls.
They’re great for cleaning sneakers, oven/stove top, the shower, sink, all kinds of things.
@TheGreatNico I was just going to comment something similar. I bought several hundred of them from a chinese site a long time ago (back in the days before Temu and Wish) and I’ve used about 50 of them. I completely misjudged how many I’d need. On the other hand it was only a few dollars.
@awk @TheGreatNico
Same here. I bought a hundred through eBay about 15 years ago. I gave a bunch to the kids for their households, and I am getting down to my last 10 or so. Maybe time to think about this one. I have enjoyed using them on a lot of different surfaces and they were great for most things, though they can sometimes leave a bit of a dullness on the finish of certain painted surfaces depending on what kind of paint it was.
I tried them on the fiberglass shower wall. Took off soap scum but not scratch. Did a great job but bc its a sheet its unweilding.
@KSchweitz Clipping the sheets to a rubber sanding block works well for that sort of thing.
@brennyn thanks! Never thought of this!
I’m hoping these can sub for the silkscreen cleaning pads whose price has become unsupportable.
I didn’t know Mr. Clean was into Magic Sponges, but everyone needs a hobby I guess.
@hchavers Does that mean he’s sponge worthy?
/giphy sponge worthy
^ Oh man, that reminds me of the Simpsons episode where Homer looks like Mr Sparkle.
Amazingly fitting crossover. I’ll keep it.
@xobzoo what a brave corporate logo!
At first glance, this seemed to be a small flat screen TV and the cleaner was cleaning up crime scene evidence.
@yeppers Sometimes it’s just an unfortunate sneeze.
@ShotgunX @yeppers If that’s a sneeze, it’s an extremely unfortunate one. I’d recommend seeing a doctor about that.
And maybe refreshing your will, too.
@yeppers “Heavens to Betsy I’m filthier than a product photo microwave oven someone left next to the ralphin’ bucket at a barbecue sauce drinking contest!”
/giphy spotless-repulsive-engineer
I got a box of these the last time around. They do work and are a lot cheaper and more fragile than the Mr C brand. I used one to clean the soap build up and schmutz off the tile in a walk-in shower. I’m happy with them. Just remember to think of them as like a paper towel throw away scrubber.
/giphy spotless-faint-hose
These & magic sponges dissolve into microplastic down the drain into the water supply. Hard pass.
@xarophti /giphy thanks edge lord
@davidfast
I keep forgetting that not wanting crap in my water is “edgy”
@xarophti https://grist.org/living/are-those-magic-sponges-terrible-for-the-environment/
@betterways She pretty much agrees, but “we don’t know” because no one wants to fund a study (gee, wonder why?). But I don’t think it’s rocket science to avoid melamine foam particles in the water.
@betterways @xarophti And unlike polyethylene (which is used for implants) and a few other plastics, melamine is known to have health problem implications (kidney stones being the least of them). Minimizing its use, particularly in situations where the wear particles get into the overall water supply, is probably laudable as long as it’s not getting replaced by something even worse, as sometimes happens when a substance gets banned.
@xarophti Grist, the scientific journal of the world.
In for 48, as I stare at the soap-scum-coated shower door. I’ll just keep my expectations low and probably be pleased. And I saved almost 2½ dollars vs. Amazon (where they could have been free with points and arrived tomorrow).
@MrNews
“Thank you for your loyalty”.
@MrNews If you’re staring at the shower door while looking at Meh, I’d say it’s safe to say we know what activity you’re currently embroiled in.
@Doooood
Exactly!!
For all you folks trying to use these to remove soap scum on your shower doors or tile, just get a good soap scum remover. Home Depot sells the Zep brand soap scum remover, it works great and is very inexpensive
@UncleMel Thanks! I’ll try it. I’m always trying to get rid of the scum in my shower.
@Tadlem43 It is called Zep Tub and Shower Cleaner, available in 32 oz or 1 gallon. I usually get the 1 gallon and put into spray bottle, much more economical. Economical, isn’t that why we are all here?
These seem like a thing I need.
/giphy noxious-frightful-match
/buy --pack “72-Pack”
@Euniceandrich It worked! Your order number is: wily-handmade-screw
/image wily handmade screw
/giphy wily-handmade-screw
