We tested several common methods for killing germs on the kitchen sponge: A bleach soak, microwaving it, running it through the dishwasher and a vinegar soak.

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It's more than a little depressing to realize that your cleaning tools themselves require cleaning — does the cleaning ever end? But if you want to up your adulting game, learn how to clean your ...

A kitchen sponge is one of the dirtiest items in your home. Learn how to clean a kitchen sponge and tell when it's time to toss it. Getty Images One of the hardest working tools in the kitchen is a ...

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The study examined sponges from households in Germany. &#151; -- The kitchen sponge you use to wash dishes or clean the counters should be replaced each week, according to a new study. The study, ...

Your kitchen sponge, a silent workhorse, harbors billions of bacteria, making it dirtier than toilets. Its porous nature, combined with warmth and moisture, creates a breeding ground for harmful ...

Doing the dishes might be one of the most hated household chores in the country (at least, according to a survey by the American Cleaning Institute), and I get it. I’m also about to make that ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. You wipe your kitchen ...