Polski
русский
Українська

How many germs are on the surface of a kitchen sponge and how often should it be changed: the expert's answer

Iryna MelnichenkoFood
Kitchen Sponges
Kitchen sponges

 

A kitchen sponge is an indispensable item in every kitchen. But not everyone knows how much you can use it to make it safe and how many germs can be on it.

Kitchen sponges

Gleb Repich, a doctoral candidate in chemical sciences, shared on Instagram how many germs can be on a kitchen sponge and how often it needs to be changed.

Expert post

 

A specialist did an experiment with a sponge that had been used to wash dishes for two weeks. At the end of the experiment, he found that the surface of the sponge contained many, many different germs that could be dangerous and could even be the cause of various infections.

Germs on the surface of the sponge

The examiner noted that this was the dirtiest object he had ever had to check!

Dangerous microorganisms on the surface of the sponge

Very important: An expert recommends changing your kitchen sponge at least once a week!

How often to change sponges

Previously OBOZREVATEL reported how and what to disinfect drinking water at home in war conditions.

Other News

Tastier than 'Olivier': a hearty chicken salad with grapes

Tastier than "Olivier": a hearty chicken salad with grapes

Cooking time 15-20 minutes
Healthy and satisfying seafood dinner: what can be deliciously prepared

Healthy and satisfying seafood dinner: what can be deliciously prepared

A very quick and easy option for a meal
Rules of etiquette: how to behave at a wedding if you are a guest

Rules of etiquette: how to behave at a wedding if you are a guest

Knowledge of etiquette will help not to spoil the newlyweds on their special day