Do you know what makes a kitchen sponge stink?

Most households have a sponge in it.It is a multi-use accessory that makes cleaning your home much easier.sponges smell after a few uses, although they are incredibly useful.How can you prevent a kitchen sponge smell?

I think God gave me a heightened sense of smell, which makes me enjoy smelling better than the average human.It is good when you are enjoying the outdoors, but it is not always good in the kitchen.I smell a sponge that has touched something very quickly.I need to figure out what makes kitchen sponges smell and what I can do to prevent it.

If you are one of the many people who use a sponge in the kitchen, you may have noticed an unpleasant odor after a few days.Most of the time, the odor comes from cleaning dirty dishes or countertops, which causes food to get stuck in between the sponges.The bad odor is caused by the food particles decomposing over time.

A dirty sponge can make you sick because of the unpleasant smell.coli, salmonella, and campylobacter can cause serious illness if they are carried by sponges.It is important to replace or clean your sponge if you are using it to clean off food.

There is more to convince you if the smell isn't enough.A scientific report published by nature.com shows that there are areas on your kitchen sponge that have the same amount ofbacteria as in a toilet.The last thing you want to do is use a sponge to clean your dishes.

It is possible to get rid of the smell of a dirty sponge by throwing it away.There are few ways to try and save it.

Microwaving your sponge is an effective way to get rid of the bad smell.Up to 99% of thebacteria living on your sponge will be killed by this method.

Place the damp sponge in the microwave for about 1 to 2 minutes.This will kill off any organisms that may have taken up residence in your sponge.Before you take the sponge out of the microwave, be sure to let it sit for a while to cool off.

If you decide to use this technique, you need to make sure that the sponge is damp before putting it in the microwave as putting a dry sponge in could cause a fire.You don't want to put a sponge with metal fibers in it.

You can clean your sponge in the dishwasher if you don't have a microwave.The water needs to be hot enough to kill off thebacteria on the sponge.

You may want to put your sponge in a bucket of water with a small amount of bleach.Whenever you need to clean your kitchen sponge, keep this solution handy.

Natural Disinfectant is an excellent way to get rid of the unpleasant odor coming from your sponge.

You don't need to do anything else, just leave your sponge to soak in either white or lemon juice.Both liquids have high levels of acid that can kill off mold and germs.

If you want to get rid of the smell, you can leave your sponge in the sun for a day or two.The sun's UV rays help kill off anybacteria that may be in your sponge.

If you don't wash your hands after washing your sponge, you could end up spreading germs in your home.

If you have recently purchased a new sponge, make sure you keep it as clean as possible to prevent it from smelling bad.It wouldn't be wise to leave your kitchen sponge in the sink after washing your dishes in warm and moist environments.

If you let your sponge dry in between uses, it will prevent it from growing mold.Newbacteria can grow on a wet sponge in 20 minutes.Germs can only be washed away with soap and water.

It's a good idea to wash your sponge every single day.It can be washed in bleach, microwaved, or put in the sun.Make sure you are doing this daily, no matter what method you use.

Make sure you only use the kitchen sponge to clean dishes.Don't use the same sponge to clean up messes in the kitchen.Doing this will likely cause a food poisoning that you don't want on your hands.Make sure that you only have one sponge for your dishes.

If you can't get rid of the smell from your sponge, it's time to get a new one.It is much easier to keep your dishes clean if you switch from a kitchen sponge to a dish brush.

Keeping your kitchen clean is a must if you want to keep pests away, prevent germs from forming, and keep you and your family from getting sick.Make sure that the cleaning materials you use are not making the problem worse.

Keep your dish sponge dry and clean to prevent the growth of harmfulbacteria.

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