If your sponge smells like something died in it… it’s not your imagination.
Kitchen sponges are basically germ hotels with free Wi-Fi.
Why Sponges Go Bad So Fast
• They stay wet
• They hold food bits
• They sit in warm areas
Warm + wet + crumbs = bacteria paradise.
The Better Alternatives
• Silicone scrubbers– I really like these peach-scented scrubbers.
• Quick-drying dish brushes
• Antimicrobial cloths
• Reusable scrub pads
They dry faster, stink less, and won’t become a science experiment.
Want to Keep Using a Sponge Anyway?
Fine. But microwave it for 30 seconds (wet) or sanitize it in the dishwasher.
Just… don’t sniff it. Blkkk… 🤢
