How Often Should You Change Your Dishwashing Sponge: Many Do It Wrong

30.01.2024 19:04

Even if the kitchen is literally sparkling with cleanliness, it may still contain dangerous bacteria.

Most often they hide in dishwashing sponges.

However, food debris and a damp environment are excellent conditions for microbes.

This is why it is important to change your dish sponges as often as possible.

Moreover, the shelf life of such a thing often depends on how many people live in the apartment, how often gatherings are held at “lush” tables. It is also necessary to take into account the material of the sponge.

Sponges
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Experts note that foam rubber should be changed more often.

It is optimal to change your sponges to new ones once a week.

At the same time, you need to remember the storage rules. They should be kept dry, and after use, they should be thoroughly washed from food residues, squeezed out of water.

In addition, each sponge should have its own purpose.

For example, you shouldn't wash cutlery and dirty vegetables alone.

Earlier we told you why housewives sprinkle their lips with salt.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor