How to Sterilize a Sponge Quickly
One real benefit of microwave ovens? They sterilize sponges quickly and efficiently.
All it takes is just a few minutes to nuke 99 percent of germs that are hiding in every used sponge.
Put a wet sponge – free of any metallic components – in the microwave for two minutes. But be careful removing the hot sponge when the time is up. [source: Taste for Life]
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