A dishwashing sponge is one of the dirtiest items in the kitchen. The sponge accumulates food debris, grease and microbes. In the article we will talk about proper care.
The best way to clean your dish sponge
Mix 3/4 cup of bleach and 4 liters of water, soak the sponge for five minutes, and then rinse it - and that's it. During the experiment, the bleach solution killed 99.9% of three strains of bacteria on the tested sponges, namely foam and cellulose.
Add 3/4 cup of chlorine bleach and 4 liters of hot water to a sink or washbasin. Put sponges in the solution and soak for five minutes. This method works well with cellulose and nylon scouring pads. After 5 minutes, remove the sponges, squeeze out excess water and air dry them.
How long can you use a sponge for washing dishes
No matter how carefully we wash the sponge after washing the dishes, moisture still remains in it for a long time, as well as microscopic food residues invisible to the eye. As a result, harmful bacteria multiply in it. Including there are bacteria of Escherichia coli.
The kitchen sponge should be replaced once a week. This will help to avoid the multiplication of microbes and their entry into the human body. If you follow the rules of storage, you can extend the use of the sponge up to two weeks.
What is the best sponge for washing dishes
Silicone sponges are chosen by the most practical and hygiene-conscious housewives. The fact is that silicone dishwashing accessories serve for a long time - they do not deform, rarely tear and at the same time do not absorb dirt, grease and odors. In addition, they perfectly wash dishes without scratching them.
