Disinfect your sponges in the microwave
You use your kitchen sponge to clean utensils, dishes, and even countertops. Ironically enough, though, this might be spreading millions of bacteria throughout your home.
The solution? Slightly dampen your sponge, pop it in the microwave for 90 seconds on full power, and you’ll reduce the amount of bacterial contamination on it by up to 99 percent, according to research published in 2006 in the Journal of Environmental Health.
Just make sure your sponge doesn’t have any metal scrubbers or you’ll be adding “buy a new microwave” to your list of things to do.
