Here’s a Quick Way to Clean your Sponges

February 2, 2007 · Print This Article

Dirty Yellow Sponges

Germs galore in these yellow breeding grounds

A study in the Journal of Environmental Health discovered that microwaving a damp sponge for two minutes will kill around 99% of the germs!

Just be sure to dampen the sponge to avoid risk of fire.

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3 Responses to “Here’s a Quick Way to Clean your Sponges”

  1. Three Steps to Clean Your Crusty Microwave in Five Minutes on August 16th, 2007 10:11 am

    [...] chose to use a bowl with vinegar and water, but you can kill two birds in one stone and clean your sponge if you use the second [...]

  2. Lionel Young on August 16th, 2007 11:22 am

    I hope the tip worked out great for you!

  3. kitchens on February 4th, 2008 3:59 pm

    You could also pour boiling water onto it to disinfect it.

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