That moldy, stinky sponge.
Dishrag or sponge? What do you use in the kitchen to wipe your counters, stove, and refrigerator? Some people are fanatics about germs and have a definite preference. I personally like to use the 3M sponges with the yellow on one side and green scouring pad on the other. The only problem with this is that after about 2 days, the sponge starts to smell bad. Well, those sponges are not cheap so I decided to try and find a way to sanitize them.
The first recommendation was that I put them in the dishwasher with my dirty dishes; this method appears to kill about 99.9998% of the bacteria found on a sponge. Make sure and allow the sponge to go through the whole wash and dry cycle. The next method recommended is zapping the sponge in the microwave. The key element here is to make sure the sponge is wet. If you put a dry sponge in your microwave, it could very likely start on fire. Allow the sponge to stay in there for a minimum of one minute, if you want to have better results, microwave the sponge for two minutes. By increasing the time you can kill up to 99.9% of the microbes.
Either way obtains about the same results. I prefer the microwave method as it’s much quicker. Happy cleaning! If you are searching for a certified mold inspector, contact Executive Restoration at 704-545-0098 or visit online at www.moldinspectionscharlotte.com