You’d be reasonable to assume that cleaning products are the one thing in your home that you don’t have to clean. However, you’d be wrong. Sponges have been proven to be a breeding ground for bacteria ...

Ever since the invention of the sponge — that magical tool for cleaning dishes, pots and surfaces — humans have grappled with a paradox: How to clean a sponge itself? On a recent episode of The ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Unless your sponge is brand new, it almost certainly harbors all sorts of germs. Some of those germs might just make the sponge smell but others ...

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 ...

Non-stick cookware and cast iron pans lose their coating when cleaned with a sponge. Sharp edges—whether on graters, knives, or blenders—can rip sponges apart, leaving fibers in your food. Glass or ...