Scotch-brite scrubbie with sponge ok for cleaning?

[GenF211]

Hi! I’m pretty sure the green part of the scrubbie is safe inside the tank, but does anyone know for sure if the yellow sponge is ok? It does have a faint chemical smell, but doesn’t say their is any added on the package…I can’t find any plain green scrubbies. Or razor blades. Thanks.

 

[StarGirl]

You can use a old gift card. I wouldnt trust it if is smells bad.

 

[GenF211]

You can use a old gift card. I wouldnt trust it if is smells bad.

Oh! Great idea! Thankyou . Worked like a charm! Faster and cleaner than a scrubbie! You saved me….I mean my fish.

 

[mattgirl]

Look on the packaging. The last package I bought specifically states on the package "Not for use in an aquarium" I have used them before but it was a different brand. StarGirl is right. A plastic gift card works really well for scraping the glass. You can also use magic erasers. Only the original ones though. Seems some of the newer releases have added cleaner on them.

Check out Melamine on amazon. That is all magic erasers are and the generic is a lot cheaper than name brands.

 

[leehblanc]

If I were going to use a sponge, I would THOROUGHLY rinse it first. Many of the ones I buy suggest rinsing for 1 minute before using. If that's the recommendation for me, I can only think it's more dangerous for my fish.

 

[GenF211]

If I were going to use a sponge, I would THOROUGHLY rinse it first. Many of the ones I buy suggest rinsing for 1 minute before using. If that's the recommendation for me, I can only think it's more dangerous for my fish.

Hi! I use the gift card now…it works like a charm. I’m not taking any chances. Thanks for the feedback though

 

[SparkyJones]

most sponges for kitchen use have been treated with heavy antibacterial/anti microbial stuff you don't want in your water.

 

[LizStreithorst]

The scrubby is fine. The sponge will poison your fish,