Ecology and cleaning Housewives love these cleaning cloths. The chemist pointed out the flaws that no one talks about. "Home is not an operating room"

• Nanosilver cloths have gained enormous popularity as an ecological way to clean without detergents.
• Used to clean kitchens, bathrooms, screens and even toys, they promise effectiveness and versatility.
• However, chemist Sylwia Panek reveals unknown facts about their alleged “ecological nature”.
• Find out why these popular wipes may not be as eco-friendly as they seem!

Cleaning cloths with nanosilver have been a hit in recent years. The ladies of the house loved them

Cloths and gloves for cleaning various surfaces at home have been enjoying continuous and even growing popularity in Polish homes for several years. They are supposed to remove dirt, even without using any detergents. Just moisten them with water, wash the surface with them, and then wipe dry. Although nanosilver cloths are most often associated with cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, their use is much wider. They are also great for caring for electronic screens – from TVs to smartphones – removing fingerprints and dust without streaks. They can be used to polish jewelry, clean glasses, and even wipe children’s toys, providing additional protection against microorganisms. Some people also use them to clean the interior of the car, where the build-up of bacteria is often underestimated. However, an expert in ecological cleaning, chemist Sylwia Panek, pointed out one fact about such cleaning that no one talks about.

The chemist lists the disadvantages of cleaning cloths

According to the chemist, using cleaning cloths with nanosilver is not as ecological as its users might think.

Nanosilver does not choose. It does not distinguish between “bad” and “good” bacteria. And we know better and better that:

• microorganisms are part of the natural ecosystem

• not every bacteria = threat

• Obsessive sterility at home is neither necessary nor healthy

• frequent use of substances with biocidal effects may lead to the adaptation of microorganisms

– writes the expert. He then draws attention to the impact of nanosilver on our environment. It turns out that it is toxic to aquatic organisms and may disturb natural biological processes. Therefore, Sylwia Panek debunks the myth of “chemical-free” cleaning cloths.

This phrase appears very often when talking about nanosilver. Meanwhile:

• nanosilver is a biologically active substance

• it is not neutral

• is not “indifferent”

• and like any such substance, it has consequences

• Just because something doesn’t smell, choke or foam doesn’t mean it doesn’t have an impact.

– emphasizes the chemist.