Is your sponge beginning to smell or look filthy but it is still in a good condition to just throw out or you simply can’t get rid of it yet? If that’s so, then this video tutorial by wikiHow on YouTube is for you! This cleaning hack will show you how to properly clean your sponge and remove all of the bad odor in just a few simple steps so that you can reuse your sponge as much as possible or until it really needs to be replaced. Learn how by reading the written instructions down below.
Materials:
- Sponge
- Warm water
- Juice of half a lemon
- Paper towel
- Microwave-safe bowl
Directions:
Step 1
Grab a bowl, then fill it with about ¼ to ½ cup of clean warm water, and put the sponge in the warm water to let it soak for about 5 to 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Once done soaking, transfer the sponge onto a paper towel or you can soak your sponge in a mixture of a juice of half a lemon and water, and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
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Step 2
Now, put the wet sponge inside the microwave, then heat it up over a high setting for 1 to 2 minutes making sure to keep an eye on your sponge to prevent it from burning in the process, and then allow the sponge to cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes or until cool to the touch. Once cooled down, wring the sponge out, then use it as you normally would, and you’re done.
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How To Clean & Deodorize Sponge In The Microwave
