Dish Sponge: An Expert Tells You How to Sanitize It and How Often You Should Change It!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sponge<\/strong> , precisely because of its function, is a true den of germs and bacteria<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it may seem harmless on the surface and therefore neglected for this reason, according to experts it is one of the dirtiest objects in<\/strong> a house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is because, as is well known, a sponge is used to remove dirt from pans<\/strong> , plates<\/strong> , cutlery<\/strong> and countertops<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n So in addition to cleaning it very often , it is necessary to change it<\/strong> . However, not everyone knows how long it takes to change the sponge on the dishes to clean them completely hygienically.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are interested in finding out, keep scrolling down the page and your kitchen environment will be much cleaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often, when cleaning the house, we tend to underestimate the importance of keeping tools such as brooms, kitchen towels and, of course, sponges clean and disinfected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To use these tools in the best way and above all in a hygienic way, you must be careful to keep them clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dish sponge, especially, should be replaced and disinfected frequently at least every 2 to 3 weeks<\/strong> . In this way, the bacterial load will be reduced and it will be possible to use it correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, microbiological studies have shown that most bacteria found in sponges belong to the Enterobacteriaceae family that make up the human commensal microbiome and are therefore not dangerous<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the border with the pathogen is not as thick as one might think<\/strong> . In fact, the presence of germs in a sponge should not be underestimated and, at the same time, it should not be excluded that dangerous bacteria can also be found<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n To have a clean and paintable sponge, therefore, it must be cleaned in the right way<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Obviously, as already mentioned above, the kitchen sponge should be replaced at least every 2 or 3 weeks<\/strong> . The one in use, on the other hand , should still be disinfected with the same frequency<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n To clean the sponge<\/strong> effectively, you need to create a mixture that is practically DIY. Make a mixture of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water<\/strong> . Then you have to immerse the sponge for 30 minutes in the<\/strong> liquid created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, to clean it naturally, you can use lemon juice or Marseille soap<\/strong> . Simply dilute the chosen product in hot water and soak the sponge for 30 minutes<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the same time, you can also decide to use vinegar and then dilute it with very hot water<\/strong> . In this case, the sponge must remain submerged in the liquid for 2 hours<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, if you have hydrogen peroxide available, you can use it in the same way as for bleach<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t forget that you can also use the microwave to sterilize the sponge<\/strong> . To complete this technique, you must pour a small glass of vinegar or lemon juice into a container filled with water<\/strong> . Then set the appliance to maximum power for 5 minutes<\/strong> . After that, you have to let the sponge cool down and then you can use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, your dish sponge will be well cleaned and sanitized.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dish Sponge: An Expert Tells You How to Sanitize It and How Often You Should Change It! Dish Sponge: An Expert Tells You How to Sanitize It and How Often You Should Change It! The sponge , precisely because of its function, is a true den of germs and bacteria . 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Let’s learn how to clean kitchen sponges.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n