Keeping Kitchen Sponge from Getting Stinky
Teresa from Richlands
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RE: Keeping Kitchen Sponge from Getting Stinky
Keep it in a small dish between uses, small enough that the sponge is perched up high with air circulation on both sides so it dries quickly.
Post by kimhis
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I run the sponge thru the dishwasher every night.
I put the sponge on the top rack, between 2 pegs, on its side. It gets clean, but will need to have the excess water squeezed out of it.
Post by Barb in Tennessee
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I toss mine in the washing machine every time I do a bleach wash.
Post by Lynn
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I gave up using sponges after reading some scary info about bacteria survival. Now I just use washclothes (WalMart and dollar stores always have good deals on multiple packs). I change washclothes after every time I do the dishes, and wash with the regular laundry. Easier to rinse clean, just as absorbent, easier to use washing glasses, etc.
Post by NokomisNims
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I run mine through the dishwasher with the silverware every couple days.
Post By Jan (Guest Post)
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I keep my sponges, green for clean(dishes),pink for stink (wiping up spills) in a small container by my sink in which I put 2 cups water and 2 tbs bleach. I keep them in that solution til I feel they need washing and then I pin them on the dishwasher top rack with a clothes pin and wash, using the bleach solution to wipe out the sink! (Talk about a run-on sentence)!
Post By Linda (Guest Post)
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I always squeeze dish soap through the sponge before I leave it and let it dry without rinsing. Keeps the sponge smelling fresh!
Post by barginfinder
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The sponge is one of the most bacteria filled items in the kitchen. It contains the proper medium, stays damp, right temp. Comes into contact with millions of germs and bacteria keeping it lively. If you can't do a bleach rinse with it daily, or a strong vinegar soak, make sure you toss those weekly at a minimum. Do not put it in the washing machine, the wash water cannot get hot enought to disinfect the sponge. A dishwasher with a sanitizer can.
Vinegar and clorine NOT TOGETHER can each be an effective disinfectant. ONE MORE FOR VINEGAR!
Post by T&T Grandma
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The trick is to put the sponge in the microwave for 2 MINUTES, not "a few seconds". Make sure it's sopping, dripping wet and put it in the microwave on High for 2 minutes. The reason it works is you're basically boiling it, so it should kill any bacteria or odors; I do it at least once a day and my sponges never have an odor. (Be sure to let it cool before you take it out of the microwave though since it's literally "boiling" hot!)
Post by Lynn from Calif.
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Try using some vinegar on the sponge when microwaving. This should eliminate the odor and disinfect at the same time.
Post By rebecca (Guest Post)
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I have a margarine container that I poked holes in the bottom of and it sits in a bowl. i wash all the sponges and cloths with detergent and squeeze them out very well and then keep them in this...they dont get mildewy this way. Empty out bowl everytime you go to use them. Hope this helps..
You can also crochet little squares that make very gooood dishcloths...I make mine all out of chain stitches...or you can use lightweight scrubbers instead of sponges.
Sponges are notorious for stinking and holding germs......
Hope this helps.
Racer
Post by Robyn Fed
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I never use a sponge but only a cloth. Every morning, I take a clean cloth and throw the other cloth in the washing machine.
Post By Irene (Guest Post)
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Every few days I soak my sponge in a mild bleach solution. I have a double sink so I plug up one side and fill it with a few inches of warm soapy water to which I add a splash of bleach (1-2 tablespoons). Soak your sponge for a while and it will be clean and sweet smelling. Just squeeze out excess water and it's ready to use again. I also use a bleach soak for stained coffee/tea cups and for any cutting boards/utensils that touch raw poultry.
Post by OliveOyl
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I always place a bit of dish soap on them, squeeze and rinse after using and every couple of days place in the silverware holder of the dishwasher when doing a load. Before I had a dishwasher I made sure to always have three or four sponges and would wash them with the weekly laundry.
Post by Deeli
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I have had the same problem and it makes no difference what I do. Thinking of having my water tested.
Post by Dedeswrkshop
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First I put dish washing soap on it and rub it in before putting it in the microwave. Then I put it in for one minute and rinse it well after it cools off
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