They say there are more germs in a sponge compared to a toilet seat. To keep those pesky pests at bay, the Domestic Geek on Coral’s YouTube channel has a few simple tips. When it comes to scrubbing pots and pans, this handy-dandy tool can be a godsend. The tiny micro fissures that make a sponge such an excellent cleaning tool also serve as the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, making it a microbe magnet. E. coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter are just a few of the thousands of microorganisms that might thrive in your kitchen if you use a sponge.
Materials:
Sponge
dishwasher
microwave
white vinegar
Directions:
A quick trip to the dishwasher can eliminate the majority of the bugs in a single cycle. You simply want to ensure that your water reaches a temperature of 140 degrees.
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Even if you don’t have access to a dishwasher, wetting a sponge and then placing it in the microwave for a few minutes will effectively eliminate pests.
It is also possible to soak it in pure undiluted white vinegar for five to ten minutes if you do not have access to a microwave or dishwasher.
Any of these procedures should be effective in eliminating the majority of the eggs and leaving you ready for your next clean. Finally, one of the most effective methods of preventing bacterial build-up in the first place is to keep your sponge upright while it is drying after use. You can use a binder clip as a holder. You can use this method to dry your sponge and prevent microorganisms from attaching themselves to it.
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These are just a few relatively basic procedures that you may use to sterilize your sponge at home. This does not necessitate the purchase of pricey materials. Simple supplies like those listed above are required. You just have to make sure that you consistently practice these methods at the end of each day or week.
