Daily Activities That May Be Detrimental To Your Health

Using the Sponge

Whether it has the most modern and state-of-the-art equipment and design, or is plain and traditional, the kitchen is the dirtiest room in everyone’s house. This is mostly because we bring, store, and prepare meat that may carry viruses and bacteria in our kitchen.

One item that is found in almost all kitchens is the sponge, and together with the dishrag, it is the dirtiest thing in the kitchen. We use the sponge to clean the countertop after preparing our food, to soak up the liquids and other wipe off other messy stuff. But sponges, especially when left wet for any period of time, are breeding grounds for bacteria, like E. coli. The more you use your sponge to clean your kitchen, the more you spread the germs. In addition to contaminating the surfaces of your kitchen, cross-contamination of other appliances and the food in your kitchen also happens.

The solution is to always keep your sponge clean. Before using it to clean up your kitchen, dip it into a bleach-and-water solution. After use, make sure that you air-dry your sponge to kill off organisms. Lastly, you should regularly microwave your sponge, at least once a week every week. Place it in a microwavable dish with water and put the dish in the microwave for at least one minute. Of course, you should replace your sponge regularly too.