Sponges and cloths - Secret polluters

When you are trying to reduce your ecological impact while cleaning, choosing the right cleaning product is the first thing that comes to mind. However, one aspect that is often overlooked is the tools you use to clean.

Sponges and cloths have a bigger ecological impact than most people realize. There are secret pollutants among the various cleaning tools.

Microfiber cloths

Microfiber cloths, the holy grail of anyone who takes cleaning seriously, unfortunately have a lot of negative consequences for the environment. They feel like they are made of fabric, but in reality they are made of plastics.
Not only are they not recyclable due to the way the material is woven and produced, they can also release microplastics into the water when washed. These can enter our water system and end up on your plate the next time you eat a piece of fish. Studies suggest that on average, people ingest about 5 grams of plastic (the equivalent of a credit card) per week. Gulp...
If you currently use a microfiber cloth for cleaning, try to limit the number of times you put it in the washing machine and try to use it as many times as possible before throwing it away. It is an extremely efficient cloth, but think twice before buying a new cleaning cloth.

Sponge cloths

Because of their suction power, sponges have been very popular for decades. Normally, a sponge is a living animal that lives in the water, stuck to the bottom in oceans, seas and rivers.
However, in order to meet the high consumer demand for sponges and not unnecessarily disturb nature, a way had to be found to mass produce them in a different way. This is how the traditional plastic sponges and sponge cloths ended up in people's homes and then in landfills, where they remain to this day, refusing to rot.
When used correctly, it is recommended to throw away a traditional sponge about once a week, because of the billions of bacteria that accumulate in it. Washing the sponge releases the countless microplastic particles back into the environment.
Despite these drawbacks, plastic sponges are still the staple cleaning tool found in most homes.

Sustainable alternative?

Now you know which cleaning products you should avoid to keep your impact as small as possible while cleaning. But as a consumer it is often difficult to choose the right alternatives. Well, we have good news: We have taken over that work for you and are happy to present you the newest member of the BRAUZZ. family: The natural sponge cloth!

It has an absorption and cleaning power equal to its synthetically manufactured counterpart. In addition, it can be washed and reused infinitely and is made from sustainable, renewable raw materials. Have you used the cloth so often that a new one is in order? No problem, the BRAUZZ. sponge cloth is simply perfectly compostable at home and therefore 100% biodegradable!

Will the BRAUZZ natural sponge cloth become your new cleaning buddy?