Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Shona Hendley

Microwave your sponges and vacuum your broom: how to clean your cleaning products

Hand in glove squeezing sponge
‘Put sponges and cloths in a washing bag and place in the washing machine for a thorough clean.’ Photograph: Tetra Images/Getty Images/Tetra images RF

There was a very distinctive, pungent smell coming from my kitchen sink. As I followed the scent like a bloodhound, I discovered the source – a bright pink dishcloth, infused with a combination of soured milk and stale coffee beans.

This foul-smelling object – a victim of improper rinsing – was swiftly binned. This is surely the only place it belonged, right?

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.