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Cynthia Lawrence

5 mistakes you didn't know you were making with your kitchen sponge

Person washing blue plate with kitchen sponge.

Our kitchen sponge is essential for scrubbing our dishes and making them spotless, but we often use these highly-absorbent tools to tackle other cleaning tasks around the home. And while it might seem perfectly harmless to rely on our trusty sponge, we could be causing more harm than good! 

In fact, our bad habits could create a haven for bacteria growth, and defeat the purpose of having a germ-free kitchen! So if you want to make sure you get the most out of your cleaning regime, be sure to avoid these mistakes you're making with your kitchen sponge.

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