The Master Homeowner’s Cleaning Challenge: Do You Know the Secret Rules of Housekeeping?
How can you quickly sanitize a wet kitchen sponge to kill 99% of bacteria?
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Microwaving a damp sponge on high for two minutes, or running it through a heated dishwasher drying cycle, effectively kills bacteria, molds, and yeasts thriving in the moist pores.
How can you quickly sanitize a wet kitchen sponge to kill 99% of bacteria?
Soaking it in cold water for ten minutes
Leaving it out in a dark cupboard to dry
Microwaving it on high power while damp for two minutes
Washing it with standard hand soap under a cold tap
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