Kitchen sponges are one of the crucial tools for cleaning up after cooking, but there are some things to know about them that you may haven’t considered before. Here are three of the biggest mistakes you could be making with your kitchen sponges.
Microwaving
You’ve probably heard that you can microwave a wet sponge in order to sanitize, but that’s not exactly a good idea. Sponges are made of synthetic materials that can easily catch fire and you definitely don’t want to put them in the microwave if they have metal fibers.
Using For Too Long
Generally, you shouldn’t use a single sponge for longer than a week. Make it a habit to throw away the old sponge and get a new one every week, or every other week for rarely-used sponges (if your dishwasher does most of the job, for example).
Using One Sponge for Different Things
Don’t use the dish sponge to wipe down counters or to clean something else. The dish sponge should be used only for dishes, and you can use different cloths or paper towels for other jobs around the kitchen.
