Mr. Clean Sponge

[bbrunko]

So we want to use a mr.clean on our pool but are concerned that it may release fibers into the pool. Or is it chemicals in the sponge? I have read about how it affects skin so we are concerned there could be something that could be harmful to swimmers eyes.

[Watermom]

I don't know about this product you are talking about. What kind of pool do you have and what do you need to clean? Try making a paste with baking soda and using that to see if it will work for you.

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[PoolDoc]

Never, ever use any sort of household cleaning product in the pool . . . unless it's something we've specifically recommended for that purpose. Right now, that consists of 4 items:

• borax => 20 Mule Team Borax from Walmart or elsewhere
  
  
• baking soda ("Alkalinity Increaser") => Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 4 lb or other brand from Walmart or elsewhere.
  
  
• washing soda ("pH Increaser") => Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda or other brand from Walmart or elsewhere.
  
  
• PLAIN 6% household bleach => Walmart Great Value bleach) -- big box store brands are preferable, since they are (a) usually 6%, & (b) not mixed with goop, like some Clorox blends.

Using 'soapy' detergents in your pool can cause problems that will last for weeks.

[bbrunko]

It is a vinyl pool and we need to clean the step insert and swim out. My concern is based on stories of what happens when people have used the mr.clean sponges on their skin. I don't know if it is a chemical or fibers that cause the irritation, we don't want to put anything harmful back into the pool or even in the filter.

[Watermom]

If there is any question about using it, then I wouldn't.

[clayr]

just to chime in. The Mr clean sponge does not contain any chemicals or cleaning solutions. it will rub off like a pencil eraser and leave some particles though.
Here is a Wikipedia entry for the product http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_foam