Why are my sponges so stinky?

Question

After about a week of washing dishes my sponges get really stinky. Why is this? And how can i prevent this?

Answer 1

You can put them in the dishwasher occasionally. Or I sometimes spray them with a household bleach cleaner when they're wet, then rinse them thoroughly. Rinsing them out really good after each use will keep them fresher also.

Answer 2

Bacteria is growing in the sponge, which is no good. It will spread all over each time you wipe something, instead of getting it clean. To avoid this, there are lots of different methods:

1. Replace your sponges regularly
2. Use an antibacterial dish soap. This will get into the sponge and help avoid some of the bacteria growing.
3. Throw the wet sponge in the microwave for about 30 seconds. This kills bacteria.
4. Soak the sponges in water with a little splash of bleach. Rinse them out thoroughly.
5. Run the sponge through the dishwasher now and then to kill bacteria. Put it in the silverware basket.

Using some of these methods regularly will help prevent your sponges from getting icky.

Answer 3

Sponges are a disposable merchandise meant to get replaced usually. Dish wash outfits are a greater option as they might in simple terms be thrown interior the washing gadget. Sponges additionally are a breeding floor for germs and micro organism which i think of has already been stated and is definately a real fact. Sponges soak up each and every thing, the reliable and the undesirable.

Answer 4

A sponge can be the most dangerous item in the kitchen, spreading germs everywhere it is used on a surface. Your sponge harbors germs and serves as a "petri dish" for growing more germs exponentially. It is necessary to stop the germs growth by sterilization. Simply rinse the sponge, put it in the microwave and hit the 2 minute button. Odor free, germ free!

Answer 5

Well they smell because when you clean up a substance it cleans up the bacteria and as you build it up it will get heavier and the sponge will not be able to hold all of it in so it lets it out by smell ... to help it ... or prevent it you put your sink in put bleech in it and put the sponge in and leave it for about 30 mins and take it out and ring it ... it should smell better... hope i could helpp! ... summer_yehh!

Answer 6

Bacteria, throw the sponges in the microwave for about a minute that's suppose to kill the germs.

Answer 7

TOP TIP!!!!!!

If you have a dishwasher put them in one of the cutlery holders and not only will it get rid of the smell it will kill all the bacteria on the sponge aswell....

The kitchen sponges and dishclothes harbour millions of backteria so I suggest a daily wash in the dishwasher will cure all your problems....

Answer 8

I stick mine in the dishwasher or in with the laundry, every day, so that way they are getting rid of the bacteria that makes them smell bad and they won't just spread the germs onto more dishes and surfaces.

Answer 9

you're describing the presence of bacteria in your sponges.... when finished using them, rinse thoroughly and soak in water with a bit (teaspoon) of bleach...

they'll be ready to go the next time you want to wash dishes, without simply smearing old bacteria around on what you're trying to clean.

Answer 10

Dirt (bacteria) trapped in the sponge. Put it in the dishwasher.