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Sponges can become an ideal breeding ground for germs and bacteria , due to the moisture and food residue present in them.
Dish sponge: how to clean and disinfect it
There are many of them at least every week , since washing them is not enough, for others it would be enough to do it monthly, but it is necessary to wash them periodically but in the correct way.
Sponges should be properly sanitized, but should be replaced if they are worn or damaged. Most people don’t know how to clean the kitchen sponge properly; In fact, it is necessary to clean it with water, soap and a disinfectant.
Firstly, any possible food remains are removed. After rinsing it carefully, it is prepared in a solution made with: salt, hot water and baking soda and left to soak for at least 20 minutes.
If you want to eliminate odors from kitchen sponges, a more effective way is to soak them after washing in a mixture obtained with cold water (hot water tends to set odors and stains), salt and vinegar .
If there are traces of mold, you can add a few drops of tea tree oil (about ten), or hydrogen peroxide and hot water. Once rinsed, drained and air dried.
You could also use bleach, but apart from the strong smell, this product is toxic and also polluting, so it is not “ecological” at all.
Washing in the dishwasher allows them to be sanitized ; to do this, they will have to be placed in the dishes department.
To avoid the risk of cross contamination, it is advisable to have separate sponges, according to their use, differentiating them by color, for example.
A good way to keep them in good condition is not to leave them in the sink, but to let them air dry, even better if under the sun’s rays.
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