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Sanitise kitchen sponge

Sponges are a breeding ground for germs. It's easy to just throw them away, but they're not cheap, so extend the use of your sponge by zapping away harmful bacteria in your microwave daily! Just place your (wet) sponge in the microwave and nuke it for 2 minutes on High. That should be enough to kill 99% of the harmful bacteria that set up camp there.

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    Flying Gourami06:37pm Saturday 11th February 2012 ESTReport Abuse

    Or maybe stop worrying about germs so much and build up your immunity.

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    Shale05:36pm Saturday 11th February 2012 ESTReport Abuse

    wouldn't it be easier just to place sponge in sink and pour some boiling water from kettle over it then squeeze it out (while wearing rubber gloves that is)

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    david02:18pm Saturday 11th February 2012 ESTReport Abuse

    Yes, but the one percent must be mean and nasty

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    Jeffrey10:11am Saturday 11th February 2012 ESTReport Abuse

    I love sponge cake!

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