Comment “LINK” for more cleaning recipes. Why people avoid melamine: • Not biodegradable – It’s a petroleum-based plastic. • Can break down into microplastics while scrubbing. • Formaldehyde connection – While “cured” foam is considered safe for contact, some people avoid it because of concerns over potential residues or off-gassing. • Not food safe – Ingesting melamine (from dishes, sponges, or contaminated food) has been linked to kidney toxicity in high doses. So while it’s effective at scrub