What to do with dirty sponges

A sponge is like the back row in study hall -- it attracts all the bad elements. So here’s what you should do with it:

Toss it, suggest YOU docs Mehmet Oz, MD, and Michael Roizen, MD. Instead, buy 10 cheap dishcloths and 2 buckets. Put the clean cloths in one bucket and the dirty cloths in the other bucket along with some diluted bleach. Wash all the cloths once a week.

More Sanitary Solutions
Sponges actually grow bacteria. But if you simply can’t part with your sponges, run them through the dishwasher once a week. You can also microwave damp sponges for a minute to kill germs. But use extreme caution: Wet the sponge thoroughly, and use tongs to take it out of the microwave. (Find out why your faucet beats hand wipes.)

Keeping a Safer Kitchen
Here are a few more simple steps for keeping yourself safe from common illness-causing bacteria:

    * Get a meat thermometer. Then, observe these "safe" temperatures.
    * Add extra cilantro. Seems this pungent green may strike down bacteria.
    * Toss the "3-second rule." If it hits the floor, it’s not fit to eat. Here’s why.

Washing your hands frequently and using safe food-handling practices can make your real age 0.4 years younger.

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by Paul Rowe - July 20th, 2008

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