Ive heard that sponges are harbor of bactera. Is it true?
Yes. The same is true for both – shower and kitchen sponges. A used sponge contains bacteria that multiply rapidly under favorable conditions. Usually, nutrients and moisture in the sponge are sufficient to support growth of these micro-organisms. To minimize the potential spread of bacteria, sponges should be decontaminated regularly. Heating a kitchen sponge for one minute in a microwave oven or boiling a sponge in water for five minutes resulted in a more than 99.9 percent reduction in the number of bacteria. But heating a shower net sponge will melt it. Soaking contaminated sponges in solution of bleach and water works well, but you’ll have to deal with unpleasant fumes.We like to use solution of vinegar and water. One cup of vinegar for a gallon of water is sufficient proportion. Keep a spray bottle with this mix in your bathroom and the kitchen. Spray the sponge, shower cabin and sink after each use. It’s non-toxic, fairly cheap and works well. It kills bacteria, neutralizes bed
