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Most people think expired food or dirty water is the biggest health risk in the kitchen. Surprisingly, scientists say one of the dirtiest items is something many of us use every day, and that is the kitchen sponge.

Researchers have found that used kitchen sponges can harbour billions of bacteria, making them an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms because they are constantly warm, wet, and filled with tiny food particles.

The scary part? A sponge can look and even smell clean while still carrying enough germs to spread bacteria from one plate to another, from cups to spoons, and even to a baby's feeding bowl.

To reduce the risk:
• Wash your sponge thoroughly after use.
• Squeeze out excess water.
• Let it dry completely.
• Replace it regularly.
• Consider using a dish brush, which dries faster and may harbour fewer bacteria.

Permit me to ask one uncomfortable question: How old is your kitchen sponge?

Me I no go stop to Dey wash plate oooooo my tongue na my own sponge

Inukwam akuko, goodness me

Wahala dey oooo, come to think of it, a sponge 🧽 is not supposed to be used after 2/3 months.
Some of our kitchen sponges are almost 3/4 years

PharmaTimesng:
Most people think expired food or dirty water is the biggest health risk in the kitchen. Surprisingly, scientists say one of the dirtiest items is something many of us use every day, and that is the kitchen sponge.

Researchers have found that used kitchen sponges can harbour billions of bacteria, making them an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms because they are constantly warm, wet, and filled with tiny food particles.

The scary part? A sponge can look and even smell clean while still carrying enough germs to spread bacteria from one plate to another, from cups to spoons, and even to a baby's feeding bowl.

To reduce the risk:
• Wash your sponge thoroughly after use.
• Squeeze out excess water.
• Let it dry completely.
• Replace it regularly.
• Consider using a dish brush, which dries faster and may harbour fewer bacteria.

Permit me to ask one uncomfortable question: How old is your kitchen sponge?

What if you bath the sponge with boiling hot water? Does it help my young sire?

As I hear "wash plate", my mind go cunilingus somewhere else


Wash plate, Stepmum and stepson

Porn has damaged me beyond redemption

Which plate are you talking about

All of you thinking about something else...you ve got a dirty mind

Also put it in boiled water and leave it for some time so as to kill any bacteria in it.

eliwa47:
Wahala dey oooo, come to think of it, a sponge 🧽 is not supposed to be used after 2/3 months.
Some of our kitchen sponges are almost 3/4 years

What happens if used after 4 months 😒?

Mmmmmmh. Mmmmmmmmmh. Mhhhhhhhhh

I also think say nah the other plate you mean..

Mehn I need to sanitize my mind

U are some how correct.
Is not that your sponge is always dirty after u finished washing plates without washing the sponge itself.
Soup or detergent alone kills virus.
Except it is spiritual.

PharmaTimesng:
Most people think expired food or dirty water is the biggest health risk in the kitchen. Surprisingly, scientists say one of the dirtiest items is something many of us use every day, and that is the kitchen sponge.

Researchers have found that used kitchen sponges can harbour billions of bacteria, making them an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms because they are constantly warm, wet, and filled with tiny food particles.

The scary part? A sponge can look and even smell clean while still carrying enough germs to spread bacteria from one plate to another, from cups to spoons, and even to a baby's feeding bowl.

To reduce the risk:
• Wash your sponge thoroughly after use.
• Squeeze out excess water.
• Let it dry completely.
• Replace it regularly.
• Consider using a dish brush, which dries faster and may harbour fewer bacteria.

Permit me to ask one uncomfortable question: How old is your kitchen sponge?

What's a dish brush?


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I know some people mind when they read about washing plate. But I swear, it should have been a good lesson to learn if it was their thoughts. I hope Seun and doctors in the house brings that kind thing here someday

vr0xen:
Me I no go stop to Dey wash plate oooooo my tongue na my own sponge

You are a MAD fellow

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I've been using my sponge for 10 years and counting. I can't come and kill myself.

Uchefame:
Also put it in boiled water and leave it for some time so as to kill any bacteria in it.

Before Or after washing?

buygala:
As I hear "wash plate", my mind go cunilingus somewhere else


Wash plate, Stepmum and stepson

Porn has damaged me beyond redemption

brazzers is free, you can still be redeemed

Your mind don rotten finish....pastor righteousness must deliver you this Sundayyyyyy

vr0xen:
Me I no go stop to Dey wash plate oooooo my tongue na my own sponge

Lols... I am more interested in how the billions of bacteria survive the constant contact with soap.

How? How is that possible?

Thundafireseun:
The kitchen is Dirtier than the toilet...

That's a sad truth many refuse to accept

I make sure to sanitize by soaking in boiling hot water and sun drying.

I cannot buy new sponge every eke market day. Country hard abeg

God have mercy o.

If you know the kind of disgusting plate that came through my mind after seeing topic ehn?

I don spoil oh

When I saw plate and wash I thought it was pu*nani... .

eliwa47:
Wahala dey oooo, come to think of it, a sponge 🧽 is not supposed to be used after 2/3 months.
Some of our kitchen sponges are almost 3/4 years

Our own sponge doesn't last a week before we replace it.

Not because of awareness or hygiene 🪥 oh.
It's because my daughter always lost it. Most times, she will pour everything away with the water.

Thundafireseun:
The kitchen is Dirtier than the toilet...

That's a sad truth many refuse to accept

Liar

The bacteria in the kitchen is not as deadly as those you contact from the toilet.

sonofthunder:
What if you bath the sponge with boiling hot water? Does it help my young sire?

Lol badt guy I got you there

Highly informative.
Nice one.👍👍

Oga repent.

buygala:
As I hear "wash plate", my mind go cunilingus somewhere else


Wash plate, Stepmum and stepson

Porn has damaged me beyond redemption

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These days, there are many types of plates.