Do Your Dishes Like This To Avoid Contaminating Your Cookware - Tasting Table

"Sponges can harbor up to 362 different kinds of bacteria, per a 2017 Scientific Reports study. We use them to clean everything imaginable off our plates and pans, including raw meat."

"America's Test Kitchen found wet sponges to have 25,000 times more bacteria than dried ones. Regularly give your sponges their own thorough clean, too."

To effectively clean cookware and prevent bacterial contamination, regularly wash and replace sponges and dishcloths. Never stack cookware that isn't completely dry, as moisture can promote bacterial growth. Sponges can harbor numerous bacteria, including pathogens from raw meat. Ideally, sponges should be replaced weekly, but they can be cleaned by soaking in bleach or microwaving. Keeping sponges dry significantly reduces bacterial presence, making them safer for cleaning kitchen items.

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