Review these five main types of cleaning sponges to determine the right one for your next task. leventina / Getty Images kittijaroon / Getty Images A lot of these sponges are color-coded according to their level of toughness. Unfortunately, there is no standard between companies or even within a single brand for the color-coded system. Your best bet is to carefully read the packaging to determine if the abrasive sponge is right for your surfaces. Dry sponges are frequently used to clean soot from surfaces after a fire. They can also be used to clean wallpapered walls and fabric window coverings. Store dry sponges in tightly sealed plastic bags to keep them from hardening.
