{"product_id":"muc-off-expanding-sponge-spugna-espandibile-pulizia-moto","title":"Muc-Off Expanding Sponge - Expanding Motorcycle Cleaning Sponge","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#222;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMuc-Off Expanding Microcell Sponge\u003c\/strong\u003e comes \u003cstrong\u003evacuum-packed\u003c\/strong\u003e, flat and thin: it is immersed in a bucket of water and \u003cstrong\u003eexpands within 1-2 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to its usable size. The \u003cstrong\u003emicrocell technology\u003c\/strong\u003e traps dirt within the sponge instead of dragging it across the paintwork, and the \u003cstrong\u003eergonomic contoured shape\u003c\/strong\u003e fits comfortably in the hand even when soapy. The vacuum packaging also serves to reduce the plastic used for the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff3cd;border-left:4px solid #ffc107;padding:14px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eIt is not ready to use straight out of the package\u003c\/strong\u003e: it needs to be left in water for \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to fully expand. Do not use it while still compressed.\u003cbr\u003e\n• It should be used \u003cstrong\u003eclean\u003c\/strong\u003e and rinsed often: sand remaining in the sponge is the number one cause of micro-scratches.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Do not use it on the chain or greasy parts: grease will remain in the sponge and then transfer to the fairing.\u003cbr\u003e\n• The color is \u003cstrong\u003epink\u003c\/strong\u003e, like the entire Muc-Off line.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003e✓ Strengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrocell technology\u003c\/strong\u003e – fine cells retain dirt within the sponge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic contoured shape\u003c\/strong\u003e – comfortable to hold, does not slip when full of soap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e – takes up little space and uses less plastic for packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for motorcycles, bicycles, and cars\u003c\/strong\u003e – manufacturer-declared use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppropriate size for wheels and frame\u003c\/strong\u003e – once expanded, it fits well between components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTechnical features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMuc-Off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExpanding Microcell Sponge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExpandable washing sponge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMicrocell sponge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVacuum-packed, compressed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1-2 hours in water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMotorcycle · bicycle · car\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 sponge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuc-Off Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e300 (210.1125)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e53163\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5037835300000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.04 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChina (CN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHS customs code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e39249000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;\"\u003eData sources: \u003cstrong\u003eofficial Muc-Off sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e (description, features, expansion time, code 300) and \u003cstrong\u003eofficial supplier price list\u003c\/strong\u003e (EAN, weight, customs code, country of origin). Expanded dimensions are not published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eRecommended products and accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonbikesrl.it\/products\/muc-off-motorcycle-cleaner-1-litro-detergente-moto\"\u003eMuc-Off Nano Tech Motorcycle Cleaner 1L\u003c\/a\u003e – the cleaner to use with the sponge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonbikesrl.it\/products\/muc-off-2-in-1-wash-glove-guanto-lavaggio-moto-microfibra\"\u003eMuc-Off 2-in-1 Wash Glove\u003c\/a\u003e – the microfiber glove, an alternative to the sponge for paintwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonbikesrl.it\/products\/muc-off-panno-microfibra-premium-pulizia-moto\"\u003eMuc-Off Luxury Microfibre Polishing Cloth\u003c\/a\u003e – the cloth for drying afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonbikesrl.it\/products\/muc-off-3x-premium-brush-kit-spazzole-pulizia-moto\"\u003eMuc-Off 3X Premium Brush Kit\u003c\/a\u003e – brushes for areas the sponge cannot reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWho is it perfect for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003eIt is the basic washing sponge, the one always needed and usually bought cheaply at the supermarket. This one costs a little more but is made of microcell, so it traps dirt instead of spreading it, and its contoured shape makes it comfortable even on curved surfaces of tanks and fenders. It is suitable for those who wash motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, or cars — the manufacturer indicates all three. The only precaution is to remember to soak it for a couple of hours the first time: it arrives vacuum-compressed and cannot be used immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7f0;border-left:4px solid #28a745;padding:14px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Warranty and quality – Moon Bike S.r.l.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Muc-Off product. Moon Bike S.r.l. is an authorized reseller based in Cercola (NA), Italy. The item is covered by the manufacturer's warranty and complies with current European regulations.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it arrive small and hard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause it is vacuum-packed: this helps save space and use less plastic for packaging. Immersed in a bucket of water, it expands to its usable size in one or two hours, as indicated by the manufacturer. This is expected behavior, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used immediately after opening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's better not to. While still compressed, it is stiff and does not absorb, so it performs poorly and risks marking surfaces. It's advisable to soak it before starting the wash: while preparing the rest of the equipment, the sponge will already be almost ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does microcell mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt refers to the fine cell structure that Muc-Off uses for this sponge: it effectively traps dirt within the material instead of leaving it on the surface. In practice, less dirt remains on the face of the sponge, reducing the risk of dragging it across the paintwork while washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it also suitable for cars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The official data sheet explicitly lists motorcycles, bicycles, and cars among its intended uses. The contoured shape is designed to be easy to handle on curved surfaces, whether it's a fuel tank, a bicycle frame, or a car side panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should it be stored between washes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinsed thoroughly with clean water and left to air dry, not enclosed in a bucket. If it has collected sand, it should be rinsed carefully or replaced: a sponge with embedded grit will scratch exactly like a dirty cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Muc-Off","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56860630778204,"sku":"53163","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/3660\/0668\/files\/Muc_Off_Spons_210.1125_1_5119.jpg?v=1775596291","url":"https:\/\/www.moonbikesrl.it\/en-eu\/products\/muc-off-expanding-sponge-spugna-espandibile-pulizia-moto","provider":"Moon Bike S.r.l.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}