Is there a way to keep my kitchen sink sponge from getting mildew?
Question:It seems I need to buy a new sponge to wash the dishes every week because it keeps getting mildew on it. Does anyone sell anti-fungal sponges?
Answers:
Yes, you can get sponges with microban... However, if you put your sponge in the microwave damp for about 3 min. you can de-funk it .. You can even run it through the dishwasher/ or washing machine... I replace my sponge about every 3 months... Good luck
Rinse it with chlorox as you get done using it
I still believe in the microwaving your sponge to kill the bacteria. I have always placed the WET sponge in the microwave for maybe 10 seconds at the most (check it at 5 sec.) And then lay it out to dry and I never had bad odor after that.
But I quit using sponges and started using those throw away cleaning cloths. I found them on the cleaning aisles and you can use them for anything, I use them and if they start smelling I just throw them away. They are super cheap too.
Best way to keep you sponge from mildew is leave your dish soap on the sponge. Also to kill the germs pop your sponge into the microwave for a few seconds ,
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