Kitchen sponges contain up to 82 billion bacterial cells per cubic inch, including dangerous pathogens. Microwaving doesn't kill the worst strains, so don't bother. Just throw your sponge out and get a new one.
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There's a new trend of people putting their kitchen sponges in the microwave. I can tell you why they're doing it, why it's not working, and what you should do instead. Your kitchen sponge is that one household item that has 362 different species of bacteria residing in it. In fact, your kitchen sponge can contain up to 82 billion bacteria in just 1 cubic inch, including dangerous ones that can lead to skin and tissue infections, especially in people with weak immune systems. Even if it looks clean, it can still be a breeding ground for these bacteria. So people have been microwaving them thinking that they're killing the bacteria and they're now safe. But a new study just found that this is not at all true. Yes, some of the bacteria died during microwaving, but the worst ones still survived. So instead of boiling, bleaching, or microwaving your sponges, understand that these bacteria are resistant and you just need to toss them out and regularly get new ones. Forget about the money being saved. Think about your health and the bloating and skin conditions that you can't explain. If you found this helpful, make sure to share it. Let other people know and check out my profile again because I post a video like this every single day.
