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Sponges are often preferred over a cloth when cleaning. They are absorbent and can tackle tougher jobs with the built in scouring pad. The downside is the germs and bacteria they can collect and store, then cross contaminates areas.
A home remedy is available that does not include destroying the sponge with a bleach bath. Two minutes in the microwave will sanitize sponges. It is very important to make sure the sponge is WET! Fires and smoke in microwave ovens have been reported by people trying this with a dry sponge.
This simple method of disinfecting will reduce the use of disinfecting chemicals.
Tags: Disinfectants, microwave use, sanitize