Three ways to clean and sanitize your sponges so they continue to be safe to use.
1.
In microwave
A.
The sponge should be completely wet. Being wet is essential because otherwise the sponge could catch fire in the microwave.
B.
Put the wet sponge in the microwave for one minute on high. One minute of microwaving is sufficient.
C.
Remove the sponge from the microwave after 10-15 minutes because it is hot.
2.
In dishwasher
A.Use the hottest and longest cycle on your dishwasher
B.Use the dry cycle
3.
Soaking
A.Use a solution of one-quarter to one-half of a teaspoon of concentrated bleach (8.25 percent sodium hypochlorite) per quart of warm, not hot water.
B.Soak the sponge for one minute.
Keeping your sponge as clean as possible helps to keep your kitchen clean and in the long run, also helps to keep you and your family healthy.
