Do-It-Yourself Swimming Pool

Man-made sponges are a unique product, modeled after one of nature’s most interesting creations. Many people would be surprised to learn natural sponges are not plants, but animals, albeit the simplest ones on the planet. Their bodies, if they can be called that, are designed to pass water, filtering the nutrients they need to survive. This design, when removed from the water, makes them very absorbent, and is what our synthetic sponges also achieve.

Made of polyurethane absorbing foam, sponges hold water and soap for cleaning, dishes, and bathing. They have enough abrasiveness to remove grit and dirt without scratching or damaging skin, dishes or surfaces. Many cleaning sponges also have an abrasive scouring pad attached to one side of the polyurethane shaped foam to give extra cleaning ability for difficult stains or marks.

Sponges aren’t all work however, and many are made into fun foam shapes that children enjoy in the pool, in the bath, or for crafts. Their absorbent nature makes them interesting and helpful learning tools, and they are soft without sharp edges. Dipped in ink or paint, foam sponges can also be used for stamping and arts and crafts.

Sponges offer many DIY uses around the house as well. Putting bars of soap on a sponge pad in the bathroom keeps the soap dry, helping it last longer. Wrapped around shovels and rakes, they can offer a pressure-relieving pad for sore hands. No matter where they’re used, sponges bring a unique set of characteristics to help do their jobs better than any other product.