Now you can wash the dishes without detergents

Progress has given us many wonders, including a rag for washing dishes without detergents. This invention is a great alternative to synthetic surfactants that violate the ecological balance and can provoke the occurrence of allergies, skin diseases in humans.

Eco-friendly napkins are made, as a rule, from cotton and with the addition of bamboo fiber. Manufacturers promise the durability of such products and the ability to quickly put in order not only the dishes, but also the sink. This cloth replaces a set of sponges that quickly become unusable and lose their appearance after a week of use.

Composition

Bamboo napkins are cloths of non-woven material, the production of which uses natural raw materials. Their main feature is a special structure: these are porous-tubular rags.

The size, price and color of napkins depend solely on the fantasies and desires of the manufacturer. The buyer can choose to his taste or options from China, attracting a low price, or European and Russian counterparts, which are of higher quality and durability.

Despite the name, bamboo napkins are not made from bamboo fibers. First, wood is converted into cellulose, and then threads are made from this raw material. So that they are not very hard, they are treated with sodium hydroxide. In some cases, the manufacturer dilutes the bamboo with cotton by 50%.

Scope of use

Bamboo napkins are positioned as rags, which are convenient for washing dishes, but in fact, their scope is much wider. They are used:

• for washing windows and mirrors;
• to wipe the dust;
• for daily cleaning of surfaces (for example, a kitchen table);
• for care of household appliances, stove;
• for washing the sink.

When washing dishes, such napkins perfectly remove fat. Customers share reviews and say that they manage to wash almost any surface without using chemicals.

However, according to the same users, hands after such an operation may be in fat, which passes through a rag to the skin, so they have to be washed with soap.

Benefits

Bamboo rags delight housewives with the following advantages:

• Do not leave scratches on any surfaces (but at the same time do not polish them, what you need to keep in mind).
• Do not absorb dirt - it is easily rinsed with running water.
• When using them, you do not need to spend money on the purchase of dishwashing detergents.
• They are environmentally friendly.
• They have bactericidal properties.
• They are inexpensive and with average activity use can last almost a year.
• Since this is a non-woven material, it does not leave any fibers on the surface.
• When used, thick foam does not form, which must then be washed off the dishes and from the sink.

Cons and myths

Of course, these wonderful napkins have their drawbacks:

• They will not be able to wash dried fat or get rid of burnt food.
• They are not as convenient to use as regular sponges or brushes, and they do not have abrasive properties.
• To wash one dish will have to spend more water than when washing with special tools.

Manufacturers usually promise that one bamboo napkin can withstand about 500 washings, while experience shows no more than 50. They quickly break. But if you follow the instructions and wash one rag once a week, then it should be enough for about a year.

Another attractive part of advertising these funds - napkins do not absorb odors. They actually absorb, just do it slower than microfiber cloths or foam sponges.

But the lack of stains and the ability to wipe the surfaces dry is a moot point, since these properties depend on the manufacturer, who decides what the napkin will be made of.

Also, the promise that the rag will not fade and change shape is not justified. In fact, bamboo wipes “sit down” a little after washing, and even if the washing regime is not respected, spots remain on them that cannot be removed then.

So, miracle bamboo rags have both pros and cons. Those for whom health and environmental safety issues are in the first place should add this little thing to their arsenal of household equipment. For those who value washing speed and economical water consumption, this option is not suitable.