Study: Your Kitchen Sponge Has More Germs Than Your Toilet
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People told to replace kitchen item that is dirtier than your toilet - RSVP Live
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You Are Sanitizing Kitchen Sponges All Wrong
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Kitchen sponges have billions of bacteria, including kinds that make humans sick. Sterilizing them with hot water or in the microwave does not work and can even make it worse. Authors recommend
Biff that kitchen sponge, now
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Study: Your Kitchen Sponge Has More Germs Than Your Toilet
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How to Clean a Sponge—and When to Replace It
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Why cleaning your kitchen sponge only makes it dirtier
Nine items dirtier than a toilet seat
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Your kitchen will be dirtier than a toilet seat without these seven key tips
Your Sponge is Gross — Note to Trash