Is this sponge acid/urine resistant? To be used in an animal care facility and regular sponge mops come apart in a short time.
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I don't think so. I tried to use bleach with it the second time I used it and I wouldn't say it's very durable.
1309855
Oh yes. My dog and cat have peed on it more time than I care to count. I however would not use bleach and make sure you have a good size wash machine. It takes a while to dry however so check every so often and move it around so it dries evenly. The center will stay damp if you don't and it will stink like wet animal if you don't dry it thoroughly. But yes totally washable. I love it.
104559
Yes it would be. The mop head is removable so you can take it off and throw it in the wash, it is not really terry cloth although it resembles that in appearance and texture. There are two bottles that come with it (empty) and you can put what ever solution you want in it, for tile I would think just vinegar and water would work well. You squeeze the handle and it sprays the solution onto the floor. I use this on my hardwood floors and also my bathroom tile, and it does a great job. I do not spay "to much" so it cleans and dries very quickly. I love this mop, I bought extra mop heads so I always have some clean. Yes it would be. The mop head is removable so you can take it off and throw it in the wash, it is not really terry cloth although it resembles that in appearance and texture. There are two bottles that come with it (empty) and you can put what ever solution you want in it, for tile I would think just vinegar and water would work well. You squeeze the handle and it sprays the solution onto the floor. I use this on my hardwood floors and also my bathroom tile, and it does a great job. I do not spay "to much" so it cleans and dries very quickly. I love this mop, I bought extra mop... » Read More Yes it would be. The mop head is removable so you can take it off and throw it in the wash, it is not really terry cloth although it resembles that in appearance and texture. There are two bottles that come with it (empty) and you can put what ever solution you want in it, for tile I would think just vinegar and water would work well. You squeeze the handle and it sprays the solution onto the floor. I use this on my hardwood floors and also my bathroom tile, and it does a great job. I do not spay "to much" so it cleans and dries very quickly. I love this mop, I bought extra mop heads so I always have some clean. « Show Less
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It's not a sponge mop. There are disposable cloths that you attach to it. I use microfiber cloths and push them around with the mop.
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It probably doesn't matter. Foodstuff manufacturers who don't want to use potentially harmful chemicals as dessicants (this stuff could get lumpy unless it has some way to stay dry and free flowing), use marshmellow sometimes for this purpose (I'm only guessing this is their reason but it is done). This stuff is miraculous as it completely eliminated bladder stones for one of our dogs when surgery, "special" foods and medication was NOT working. I continue to use it to keep the dog's urine PH low/acidic to prevent them from coming back. Truly wonderful stuff and I've seen NO issues using it. It probably doesn't matter. Foodstuff manufacturers who don't want to use potentially harmful chemicals as dessicants (this stuff could get lumpy unless it has some way to stay dry and free flowing), use marshmellow sometimes for this purpose (I'm only guessing this is their reason but it is done). This stuff is miraculous as it completely eliminated bladder stones for one of our dogs when surgery, "special" foods and medication was NOT working. I continue to use it to keep the dog's urine PH low/acidic to prevent them from coming back. Truly wonderful stuff and I've seen NO... » Read More It probably doesn't matter. Foodstuff manufacturers who don't want to use potentially harmful chemicals as dessicants (this stuff could get lumpy unless it has some way to stay dry and free flowing), use marshmellow sometimes for this purpose (I'm only guessing this is their reason but it is done). This stuff is miraculous as it completely eliminated bladder stones for one of our dogs when surgery, "special" foods and medication was NOT working. I continue to use it to keep the dog's urine PH low/acidic to prevent them from coming back. Truly wonderful stuff and I've seen NO issues using it. « Show Less
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I tried crystals -- bad idea. The machine sifts out the solid poop just fine, and the crystals absorb the urine like they're supposed to. BUT, the crystals shifting as they were sifted was a constant source of low level noise, and the crystals got caught in the moving parts and were broken up, which was horrendously noisy, and most likely an undue strain on the motor. I'm pretty sure using the crystals caused the motor to give out early, as the second unit I purchased (and didn't use crystals in) has lasted much longer.
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No, I have owned this machine for many years (Dec 2009) and I have run everything through it. Bleach, Mr Clean, Lysol, Pet Floor, Oxy Clean (dissolved and run through a sieve), TSP, Murphy's (a favorite) and I have used "Dry Foam" (a non-aerosol encapsulating product you mix with water) from the commercial supply house to clean the short pile rugs I have by my doorways. The only things you can't run through it are flammable solvents. I run a clean water rinse through it after I use a corrosive cleaner like bleach before putting the Floormate away. I'm here buying a Floormate as a gift for my sister in law. So my own 4 year old Floormate is still going strong with all of these other cleaning products used.
714323
I can't say , I have done several water changes since I first put this in my tank . My sponges still hold bacteria. So I haven't used it since I cycled my tank. I just keep testing my water, I have fancy gold fish
807738
I work in a hospital and hand out floam all the time for kids to squeeze when they get procedures done and then send it home. One family recently came back and said that it got wet and ruined it so I'll say no for this one. Hope that helps!
1778615
Honestly, I've not tested that theory as it was not a purchase criterion for me. My opinion is that it might possibly be somewhat water resistant, but I surely would not recommend it for dogs with bladder issues. I recommend you find a bed specifically designed with that feature - this is NOT that bed. I hope this helps.
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The Scooba will break if you use anything but water, water/vinegar solution, or the stuff that they make you buy just for Scooba. I have been through 3 Scoobas and it turns out that they have a sensor inside (Customer Service told me) that will be destroyed/degraded if the solution isn't one of the above. In fact, I thought that I could at least SUCK UP whatever I put down, including diluted Mr. Clean. Nope. It broke on that...technically I was not breaking the "rules" not to use someone elses' cleaner, but it broke it. The Vinegar Water solution does an excellent job, stick with that and you'll do fine.
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No -- they are silica crystals, which are not soluble or biodegradable. You'd be asking for a plugged-toilet problem. ...Steve N.
2109775
This product was used on carpet it worked great and smells wonderfulI did put a little in my mop bucket with some water mix I used my own judgement and moped laminate wood floors with it.I had no problems. Hope this helps. Sweetpea
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it can be used to kiil urine, so it can be used in a crate. Afterwards I would wash it out as usual.
763182
I have found that one sponge lasts for about 6 to 12 months, when I was using it every day for at least two weeks each month. If you are just using it for a week each month, I think it would last at least that long, possibly longer. It really depends on how much it is getting rinsed and cleaned. After time, you will be able to see that the sponge is loosing structure and not absorbing as much. That is when I order new.
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Yes. Everything you said is true. The sponge material is not holding up as well as it used to. That is why I switched to the Jet sponge. It lasts so long. I've been using the same sponge for dishes for 9 months now and there are no signs of wearing out still. It does not have that non-stick surface but the non-scrubber side works pretty well for that.
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Have not had any issues using it but I am not "rough" on my mops so not quite sure if this will answer your question or not.