Sponges are one of the nastiest places in our house; their porous surfaces are perfect places for food to hide and germs to congregate. This means that sponges, really, should only be used for a couple of days before getting tossed. But, if you ask me, that is a serious waste of materials and money. To clean your sponge (and get some more life out of it) you can run it through the dishwasher (top shelf only) or you can run it through the washing machine with your kitchen towels. If you really want to sterilize it (and kill 99% of the germs) you can put it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Just make sure the sponge is wet (or else it can catch fire) and be forewarned that it will be HOT when you remove it.
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