How to Sanitize a Sponge
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Mia on Mar 12, 2023
FYI from the USDA site: “Kitchen sponges are potential sources of bacteria and are difficult to clean. Microwaving or boiling kitchen sponges may reduce some of the bacterial load; however, these methods alone are not adequate to ensure that your sponge will reduce potential cross-contamination of hands, kitchen counters, and food. If you use sponges, buy new ones frequently.” Washing in dishwasher also doesn’t sterilize it.
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Gabrielle Falk on Mar 30, 2023
I never, ever use sponges. I think they are filthy things. I buy inexpensive micro-fibre clothes. Use one, while another one airs and dries. What I do is put the m/fibre cloth in a micro-wave resistant bowl, add water and some dishwashing liquid. 'Nuke' on high for about 10 minutes, but be careful, because it will be very hot. When cool enough wring out and place outside to dry. Alternate your cloths every day. Or you can put it in a heat resistant bowl, add water, dishwashing detergent, add boiling water etc.. I perfer the m/wave; however if your m/wave is like mine, not a very expensive one, condensation will build up, and if it does you need to make sure that you wipe it dry. And leave the door open for a little time, as well. For anything really messy on the kitchen bench, I just use paper towel. I NEVER waste money on 'wipes'. Such a con. job by advertising companies to spend your hard earned dollars. On something you don't need. If I could mention the bathroom. I use methylated spirits on toilet paper!! NOT WIPES, to wipe down the toilet, then flush the toot paper away. Unlike wipes, which take a very long time to disintegrate. They absolutely not necessary. In my humble opinion.
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Is it ok to spray with Peroxide before putting in the microwave? That’s what I’ve been doing for awhile now and it removes that nasty smell in less than a minute.
I microwaved my sponge to sterilize it. last August. I put it outside on the porch because I thought there we’re fumes from the heat. It was hot enough to ignite the siding on the house, which burned through to the electric wires, which burned upward toward the ceiling. The flames spread laterally in both directions, and the house went up in flames. I not only lost my house, I lost everything I owned.
I’ve been putting mine in the dishwasher when I run it.