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Why does my sponge stink?
Clean your sponge daily. Bleach is your best bet, but microwaving a damp sponge for about one minute will also do the trick.
Can you get sick from dirty sponge?
Microwave the kitchen sponge to kill more than 99 percent of the bad stuff that causes it to smell. Place a damp sponge in the microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes to eliminate rapidly colonizing bacteria, molds and yeast.
How do you keep a sponge from smelling?
Soak that kitchen sponge at the first faint whiff of unpleasantness, ideally even before matters get to that point, to discourage the nasties that can do nasty things to you. Immerse the entire sponge in full-strength white vinegar or in lemon juice, both acidic liquids, to kill bacteria, mold, yeast and viruses.
Why does my sponge smell so quickly?
There are many reasons why a sponge smells but the primary reason is from cleaning dirty dishes or counter tops, food particles get trapped in the sponges pores. As the food particles start to decompose, the sponge begins to sour and smell bad. Sponges can harbor many strands of bad bacteria including E.
Why does my sponge smell like mildew?
Food and dirt particles get trapped between the fabrics’ fibers and sponges’ pores that start to decompose quickly in the wet environment. During this process, bacteria, germs, yeast, and mold build-up that causes sour and mildew smell.
When should you throw out a sponge?
Throw them out before they smell. Wring sponges out after each use and clean them every other day. While those are great habits to get into, even a sponge sanitized this often could accumulate bacteria over time, so replace yours every two weeksu2014or even sooner if they develop an odor or fall apart.