SPEAKER: Did you know millions
of bacteria
can live on your kitchen sponge,
even when you clean it
regularly?
Still, it's a good idea to clean
it every day you use it.
Wet a sponge and nuke it
in the microwave for one minute.
Or drop it in the dishwasher
with the drying cycle.
Either method kills about 60%
of the bacteria on it.
Keep sponges dry, too.
Bacteria love damp ones.
So wring them out each time you
use them, and store them
somewhere airy.
Also replace your sponge
every week.
Throw it out right away if it
starts to smell.
Next, avoid making mistakes that
could spread bacteria.
Don't use a sponge to wipe up
juices from meat,
and don't use them to clean
counter tops.
Use paper towels or disinfectant
wipes instead.