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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

'The results are pretty stomach-turning' – this is the one common kitchen cleaning tool scientists warn needs to be banished

A neutral kitchen with black marble island, black stools, and wooden cabinets.

Doing the washing up is no-one's favorite task, but you may be surprised to hear that your favorite kitchen cleaning hero, the humble sponge, is actually more of a villain.

Experts say it's doing more than cleaning your dishes, and none of it's good. Instead, your kitchen sponge is playing host to a whole load of thriving bacteria, and effectively spreading germs around your sink and onto your dishes.

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