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Running your sponges through the dishwasher helps kill bacteria. Scotch-Brite recommends replacing sponges at least once a month. It’s an inevitability on the order of death and taxes: If you cook, ...

A kitchen sponge is one of the dirtiest items in your home. Learn how to clean a kitchen sponge and tell when it's time to ...

Sponges are used to wipe counters, scrub dishes, and maybe even clean residue from the kitchen faucet head — there's no doubt they are essential for keeping your kitchen clean. But how long has yours ...

There's something very satisfying about working in a clean and organised kitchen, and by now, much has been said about how to keep it that way. But have you ever wondered what happens to those cloths ...

Your kitchen sponge, a silent workhorse, harbors billions of bacteria, making it dirtier than toilets. Its porous nature, combined with warmth and moisture, creates a breeding ground for harmful ...