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Keep Sponges Clean
A study of 30 different surfaces in 22 homes found that the kitchen sponge has the most bacteria – harbouring more germs than your toilet seat! Eww!
If your sponge or kitchen cloth has seen better days, it's a good idea to replace it instead of tossing it in your dishwasher. Old or worn out sponges may break apart and possibly damage your dishwasher.
To help keep your sponge clean:
Keep in a dry place. Bacteria thrives in moist environments, so it’s important to keep your sponge dry. Wring out your sponge after every use and store it in a dry place.
Run it through the dishwasher. Place your sponge on the top shelf with the rest of your dishes. Run the sponge through the dishwasher on the hottest cycle. Be sure to air dry the sponge thoroughly afterwards.
Microwave it. A study from the USDA’s Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Centre found that the microwave is the best at killing bacteria, yeast and mould in kitchen sponges. If you don’t have a dishwasher, microwave a soaking wet sponge on the highest setting for two minutes. Carefully remove the sponge and let it cool before use.
Replace it. Replace your sponge every two weeks. Tip: Try sponges made from natural and sustainable materials to reduce waste. I move sponges from the kitchen, to the laundry, to the bathroom and finally it is binned.
If your sponge or kitchen cloth has seen better days, it's a good idea to replace it instead of tossing it in your dishwasher. Old or worn out sponges may break apart and possibly damage your dishwasher.
To help keep your sponge clean:
Keep in a dry place. Bacteria thrives in moist environments, so it’s important to keep your sponge dry. Wring out your sponge after every use and store it in a dry place.
Run it through the dishwasher. Place your sponge on the top shelf with the rest of your dishes. Run the sponge through the dishwasher on the hottest cycle. Be sure to air dry the sponge thoroughly afterwards.
Microwave it. A study from the USDA’s Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Centre found that the microwave is the best at killing bacteria, yeast and mould in kitchen sponges. If you don’t have a dishwasher, microwave a soaking wet sponge on the highest setting for two minutes. Carefully remove the sponge and let it cool before use.
Replace it. Replace your sponge every two weeks. Tip: Try sponges made from natural and sustainable materials to reduce waste. I move sponges from the kitchen, to the laundry, to the bathroom and finally it is binned.