How to Clean a Sponge

Using the kitchen sponge to clean the table, the dirty counter and possibly the stains on the floor can be dangerous and unhealthy. While the sponge might appear to be clean, sponges can contain 10,000 bacteria, including E. coli and salmonella, per square inch.[1] How do you know you're not harboring germs, yeast, and spores in your sponge? Clean them at least every 3 to 4 days using one of the following effective cleaning methods.

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