You’d be reasonable to assume that cleaning products are the one thing in your home that you don’t have to clean. However, you’d be wrong. Sponges have been proven to be a breeding ground for bacteria ...

Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who has been slacking. As surreal as it might seem, regularly cleaning your sponges can be the best way to avoid spreading germs around your home and cookware.

One of the hardest working tools in the kitchen is a sponge. You grab it to wipe a counter, wash a dish, and scrub the sink. But, how often do you clean the sponge? Just think of all the bits that are ...

Researchers found high levels of bacteria even in “cleaned” sponges. Here are some tips on how to keep your kitchen clean without spreading bacteria. Share on Pinterest The most bacteria-infested item ...

Ever since the invention of the sponge — that magical tool for cleaning dishes, pots and surfaces — humans have grappled with a paradox: How to clean a sponge itself? On a recent episode of The ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Unless your sponge is brand new, it almost certainly harbors all sorts of germs. Some of those germs might just make the sponge smell but others ...

Sponges Harbor More Bacteria Than Your Toilet Seat Here's something that might turn your stomach. A study included DNA ...