However, these bacterial loads can be neutralized through proper sanitation, as well as through a good immune response of the body.

Although it may seem paradoxical, the very utensils intended for hygiene and cleaning work surfaces, as well as dishes, can cause health problems.

Sponges can become an ideal breeding ground for germs and bacteria , due to the moisture and food residue present in them.

Dish sponge: how to clean and disinfect it

there are many of them at least every week , since washing them is not enough, for others it would be enough to do it monthly, but it is necessary to wash them periodically but in the correct way.

Sponges should be properly sanitized, but replaced if worn or damaged. Most people don’t know how to clean the kitchen sponge properly; In fact, it is necessary to clean it with water, soap and a disinfectant.

First of all, any possible food remains are eliminated. After carefully rinsing it, it is prepared in a solution made with: salt, hot water and baking soda and left to soak for at least 20 minutes.

If you want to eliminate odors from kitchen sponges, a more effective way is to soak them after washing in a mixture obtained with cold water (hot water tends to set odors and stains), salt and vinegar .

If there are traces of mold, you can add a few drops of tea tree oil (about ten), or hydrogen peroxide and hot water . Once rinsed, drained and air dried.

You could also use bleach, but apart from the strong smell, this product is toxic and also polluting, so it is not “ecological” at all.

Washing in the dishwasher allows them to be sanitized , to do this they will have to be placed in the dishes department.