Question to the manufacturer: why are dishwashing sponges different colors and how do they differ from each other?

When buying a foam sponge at a hardware store, people most often pay attention to the shape, size and price, but few people think about the color of this irreplaceable household item.

Red and blue, yellow and black, green and brown foam sinks are pleasing to the eye.

But is this really a variety of colors - just a marketing ploy or by painting the sponges in different colors, the manufacturer informs what type of dishes each of them is intended for?

Read the article about why dishwashing sponges are different colors.

Why are the products multi-colored?

The foam rubber dishwasher consists of two parts. The upper one is soft colored foam rubber, the textured surface of which perfectly absorbs liquid detergent. The lower part is Scotch-Brite (non-woven abrasive material made from synthetic fibers).

Rough canvas is glued to foam rubber. Depending on the degree of hardness, the abrasive layer is painted in different colors. In this way, the manufacturer informs the buyer about the purpose of the sponge and the features of its use.

Let's study in more detail the purposes for which a foam rubber sink with an abrasive layer of a certain color is intended.

Yellow

A distinctive feature of sponges with yellow Scotch-Brite is the absence of abrasive particles. Such sinks designed specifically for gentle care of glass, earthenware and porcelain dishes. Anything that can be easily scratched should be washed only with yellow sponges.

Yes, it is difficult to remove dried-on grease or carbon deposits with such foam rubber sinks, but they perfectly polish glossy surfaces without leaving small scratches or abrasions.

A soft foam wash with yellow Scotch-Brite will help you quickly clean your crystal wine glasses to a sparkling shine. As an option, you can use sponges with a white abrasive layer (they are much less common).

Blue

Soft sponges with a blue rough side, as well as with a yellow abrasive, designed for the care of glass, crystal and other dishes with a glossy, delicate surface.

Despite the fact that blue Scotch-Brite differs from yellow in a large number of abrasive particles, such foam rubber sinks cannot cope with dried-on food residues and other old dirt. Depending on the manufacturer, the blue abrasive layer on the sponge can be replaced with purple-colored Scotch Brite.

For those who prefer to use glassware in everyday life, yellow and blue sponges will help maintain perfect cleanliness in the kitchen.

Reds

Foam sponges for washing dishes with a red abrasive layer Carefully and accurately cleans dried-on food particles, congealed fat and other difficult-to-remove contaminants.

Red Scotch-Brite is suitable for cleaning items coated with enamel or protective Teflon coating, painted ceramics and glass.

Depending on the manufacturer, the red Scotch Brite may be replaced with an orange abrasive cleaning layer.

Brown

Not as tough as green ones, but no less effective in removing heavy stains from dishes - sponges with a brown abrasive layer. They Ideal for cleaning very dirty delicate surfaces (glass, ceramics, non-stick cookware), without compromising their quality and appearance.

Depending on the coloring technology, the shades of the abrasive layer may differ from one manufacturer to another. To avoid confusion, it is better to buy sponges from the same brand.

Greens

An honorable fifth place in terms of the degree of rigidity of the abrasive surface is occupied by sponges with green Scotch-Brite. Dense felt with a large number of abrasive particles copes well with any contaminants (carbon deposits, dried grease, soot).

• metal cast iron cookware,
• aluminum pots and pans,
• ceramic cups and plates,
• glass.

In order to keep your dishes perfectly clean without damaging their coating, you need to have sponges of different colors on hand, using the desired option according to the situation.

Black

If you need to clean surfaces from stubborn stains of grease, soot, carbon deposits, and soap scum, you cannot do without a sponge with a black abrasive part.

The black color informs the buyer that dense synthetic material contains the maximum amount of solid abrasive particles, easily removing old, difficult-to-remove contaminants.

A sponge with black Scotch Brite will become an indispensable tool for maintaining cleanliness not only in the kitchen, but also in the bathroom.

Sponges with black scotch-brite should not be used for cleaning:

• glossy,
• glass,
• painted surfaces,
• cookware with non-stick coating.

Black abrasive leaves deep scratches, which render the dishes unusable.

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Conclusion

Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not indicate the purpose of the sponges depending on the shade of the cleaning, rough layer. Therefore, the ability to “read” information about the properties of foam sinks by the color of their abrasive layer will help maintain the cleanliness of kitchen utensils without compromising their appearance.