By YU FUJINAMI/ Staff Writer
September 24, 2020 at 07:30 JST
A cellulose sponge becomes fluffy when it absorbs water, making it easy to wash a glass. It also dries quickly and can be used as a kitchen cloth when it is wrung tightly. (Yu Fujinami)
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