Jakarta –
Dish washing sponges are used daily in many home kitchens in Indonesia. This sponge must be replaced regularly because it is more dirty than the toilet!
Almost everyone relies on dishwashing sponges every day to clean eating utensils and kitchens. But you know, this small object that looks clean turns out to be a favorite place to live for billions of bacteria.
In fact, the kitchen sponge is referred to as one of the dirtiest objects at home, more dirty than the toilet holder.
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Launching Bluland, a study in Germany found that dish washing sponges could contain up to 45 billion bacteria per square centimeter. In addition, the sponge also contains 362 different types of microbes.
 Illustras dish washing sponge. Photo: Istock |
The damp and porous sponge structure is an ideal place for bacteria to multiply, especially after cleaning food scraps. These bacteria not only cause unpleasant odors, can also cause various health problems, ranging from food poisoning to skin infections.
How long does the dish washing sponge need to be replaced?
Launch Taste at Home, the maximum distance to replace the dish washing sponge is 1-2 weeks. If more than that, your sponge is completely dirty and not saved.
In addition, even though you are diligent in washing it with hot water, the dishwashing sponge can still store a lot of bacteria. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends cleaning the sponge every day, for example by putting it into a microwave (wet) or a high temperature dishwasher.
But the best way to keep changing sponges regularly. If the sponge has changed color, smells, or starts damaged, don’t hesitate to throw it away. Because, maintaining the old sponge is the same as maintaining a disease nest in the kitchen.
This article has been aired on CNN Indonesia with the title “Dirty than the toilet, Dish Washing Sponges must often be replaced”
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