2006-07-16 03:59:14 · 12 answers · asked by yoeles191@verizon.net 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Put in a saucer of plain water and then microwave on high until the water boils. Repeat after every time you use the sponge and you'll notice it lasting longer without stinking.
2006-07-16 04:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by qwertykph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read that if you have a 5% bleach solution in a tray, (that would be just a few drops in the 1/2 inch water in the tray) that that will inhibity bacteria from growing. Its the bacteria growing that makes it smell as you are smelling the bacteria's byproducts of the bacteria eating food waste and other stuff that is in the sponge. Also boiling the sponge in water for 5 minutes or so a week should also work. Good luck.
2006-07-16 04:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by yamaha45701 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rinse well w/water and then a little white vinegar. This will also sanitize it. I don't really like kitchen sponges because they can breed bacteria.
2006-07-16 04:53:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use water and white vinegar 50/50 in the microwave to disinfect, I never noticed them smelling like vinegar after I rinse them.
2006-07-16 04:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by skip_2015 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw them in the dishwasher. It's what Williams-Sonoma recommends for their sponges.
2006-07-16 04:16:01 · answer #5 · answered by mags 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
microwave for 30-40 seconds on full watt for a temp solution.
2006-07-16 04:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put mine in the dishwasher when they start to smell. This disinfects them also
2006-07-16 04:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by hm4now 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I throw mine in the wash now and then and let it dry thoroughly.
2006-07-16 04:33:17 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rinsing it out well and letting it dry thoroughly.
2006-07-16 04:08:47 · answer #9 · answered by corvis_9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom says rinse them out and mocrowave them.
2006-07-16 04:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by Jen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋