2006-08-21 07:09:08 · 29 answers · asked by mommy2mygirls 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Daily washing it with soap after each use and letting it dry is fine for a while.
To clean it more thoroughly, place the sponge in the dishwasher, inserting it in the tray that holds forks and spoons or place it in a microwave and heat it on high for two minutes. Either the dishwasher or the microwave procedure, which exposes the sponge to higher temperatures, should effectively disinfect and remove bacterial growth. Keeping sponges for 1 month or a little longer before throwing them away is a good rule for keeping sponges sanitary and well maintained.
2006-08-21 07:16:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the sponge into one of those zippered nets that are used for protecting hosiery of all kinds and even thin underwear. Then place it into the washing machine. This way it will stay intact and become appropriately cleaned. Make it a complete wash and add enough clothing to make it a full load. I would wash light colored clothing and, with a half cup of bleach, this should do the trick. Otherwise, if the sponge is cheap enough, I would just throw it away and purchase several more of them. Remember this, "If God be for us, who can be against us?" - Romans 8:31. Peace and God Bless.
2006-08-21 07:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by In God We Trust 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
once a sponge dries it kills whatever is in there. Wet sponges have a ton of bacteria. Once in a while I will throw it in the dishwasher but really for the price buy a new one every month.
2006-08-22 20:20:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either wash it in the washing machine with bleach and water on hot
or just replace it...sponges carry so much bacteria
best wishes
2006-08-23 05:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by BellyDancingDeva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dish sponge are not reusable because it cash Grimes and bacteria. best way to disinfect after use is to clean with soap and vinegar after each use and to change it with a new one twice a week.
2006-08-24 13:11:18 · answer #5 · answered by mangaya2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds after every use.
2006-08-21 07:17:35 · answer #6 · answered by Vettegirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zap it in the microwave for 3 minutes
however, if you wash dishes with an antibacterial soap, your sponge should always be fine
2006-08-21 07:15:19 · answer #7 · answered by georgia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place it on a saucer in the microwave for 1 minute. BE SURE YOU WATCH IT! If it drys out too much it could catch fire. The germs will be steamed away!
2006-08-22 11:26:08 · answer #8 · answered by Renee D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run it through the dishwasher. In fact my dishwasher is running as I type and the sponge is in there.
2006-08-21 07:15:20 · answer #9 · answered by 10 pts for me? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw it away and use a new sponge. Sponges are a bacteria's little piece of heaven.
2006-08-21 07:16:31 · answer #10 · answered by *Cara* 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋