Even if you know instinctively that your kitchen sponge can get pretty nasty, the numbers still might shock you: 54 billion bacteria per cubic centimeter (yes, billion with a B) can be found on a ...

Your microwave may be a powerful weapon in protecting your family against disease-causing germs. A new study shows zapping sponges and plastic scrubbing pads in the microwave can kill bacteria, such ...

We tested several common methods for killing germs on the kitchen sponge: A bleach soak, microwaving it, running it through the dishwasher and a vinegar soak.

Blue sponge in a sink full of white dishes and soapy water - Bowonpat Sakaew/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It happens to a lot of us; you go to grab your ...

If you still clean your dishes, pots, and pans with a basic sponge, then it is time for an upgrade. Despite their popularity, kitchen sponges get gross quickly. Porous, damp kitchen sponges are ...