I'm worried these may become soggy and stinky like a kitchen sponge in my damp basement. Anybody know if this might happen? Ideas/suggestions?
70332
I don't know for surebut I can only guess that since it is a sponge like material that it could create a problem with moisture buildup. I don't know how big of an area you are covering but I would probably contact the company or someone that sells that type of product and see if there is one that would be mold resistant.
489252
Probably not recommended but I have put them back slightly damp. I shake them repeatedly to get most of the remaining water out of them.
61930
indeed, my wife and i found a smell. it is unpleasent. we will let them dried in the sun for some days. if they smell as before. i do not want my sons to taste them any more. squeak is easy as to an adult.
422961
Hmmm, I didn't have this problem, but I assume it's something to do with an algae that grows in your climate? I was using them indoors in Seattle in the winter, so slime wasn't an issue.
917248
Not unless there is a lot of moisture in the sponge when wiping! I LOVE theses sponges!
892527
Mine seem pretty dry. I'd grind up a test batch and see what you think. If they are sticky let them dry a day or two. Remember you are working with natural materials they vary because nature varies.
2045977
I have them inside my linen closet to organize the shelves in the bathroom but my bathroom does not get that steamy. Good ventilation, etc. They have been working fine so far. So I really can't speak to them being exposed to moisture.
1170077
Never had that trouble with mine. Only hand wash. Might need to oil them a bit to see if that helps,
1290820
Yes, like sponges, but also no. First, they are thin(isn) and flexible, so they are like a dish cloth. Second, once wet, you can squeeze almost all of the water out and use them to dry things down. Third, because they are thin, they dry quicker and if you take good care to let them dry (like hanging them up with a clothes pin or something) they won't get "nasty". But if they do get sour, wet down and microwave, etc... and they are good as new. I will generally use the same cloth for MONTHS.
251620
Mine get wet sometimes too. When they get wet,just turn them inside out and they will dry.
74891
YES...this is normal for them...It is disgusting and it never goes away. I ended up throwing them out because they are so messy. Even if you clean them, they lose half their volume, so you soak them again, freeze them, then they end up sliming again in your cooler. I've posted before to others buyer beware. Sorry you had the same problem.
248580
I bought these for my kitchen so I don't know how bathroom moisture would affect them.
237410
Well, I would try them and see. Have they been in a humid or hot place? If not probably ok. After all they are dried.
953861
I always soak them in warm soap water before I scrub. I do not have any issues with smell
349642
I've not seen any mold issues so far, but then I've only had it for a few months. I'm sure it is adding to the humidity in the basement, but then the basement was already a humid place.
474827
I change when I start using them when the house starts to dry out, the reason to change them is because they will start getting mold/mildew on them and start to stink.
128844
I would use a gentle dish soap or maybe a spray household cleaner if they're really grimy. Just don't let any liquid run down inside!