Sponges used for washing dishes accumulate a lot of germs that remain due to food residue and a damp environment.
Therefore, it is necessary to change the sponges in the kitchen as often as possible. If you want the thing to serve more than a few days, then it is necessary to take measures to process the kitchen inventory.
In this case, it is enough to use only one inexpensive component that is available in any kitchen.
We are talking about ordinary salt.
Salt is an antibacterial and disinfectant that creates a hostile environment for bacteria.
If you want the treatment to be more effective, you can add a little table vinegar to the salt, which also helps fight dirt and germs.
In addition, in this case you don’t have to worry about the sponge emitting an unpleasant odor, since the vinegar will destroy them.
How to Properly Clean Dish Sponges
First, sprinkle a damp sponge generously with salt on one side, and then pour white vinegar over it.
After 10-15 minutes, repeat the process, but with the other side of the sponge.
Then it needs to be rinsed under clean water, and after that the sponge can be used.
Earlier we told you why housewives leave dish sponges in the refrigerator.
