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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://blogs.mercola.com:443/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><xhtml:meta xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="robots" content="noindex" /><title>Replace Sponges to Avoid Foodborne Illness</title><link>https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2024/07/31/replace-sponges-to-avoid-foodborne-illness.aspx</link><description>Kitchen sponges are vital cleaning tools, but improper maintenance can lead to harmful bacteria buildup. Often made from synthetic materials like cellulose or foam, these sponges are designed to absorb and hold liquids. However, their porous nature and</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)</generator><item><title>re: Replace Sponges to Avoid Foodborne Illness</title><link>https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2024/07/31/replace-sponges-to-avoid-foodborne-illness.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#1390178</link><pubDate>8/17/2024 8:40:06 PM</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:1390178</guid><dc:creator>alange</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;if soap is a good antibiotic then using soap will be useful.&lt;/p&gt;
</description></item><item><title>re: Replace Sponges to Avoid Foodborne Illness</title><link>https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2024/07/31/replace-sponges-to-avoid-foodborne-illness.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#1389621</link><pubDate>8/6/2024 4:22:59 PM</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:1389621</guid><dc:creator>Shepard505</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;I run them through laundry just like a dish rag every few days.&lt;/p&gt;
</description></item><item><title>re: Replace Sponges to Avoid Foodborne Illness</title><link>https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2024/07/31/replace-sponges-to-avoid-foodborne-illness.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#1389565</link><pubDate>8/6/2024 3:06:36 AM</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:1389565</guid><dc:creator>seedsaver37</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;I have never used that type of sponge. I much prefer microfibre cloths, which can be boiled. They seem to last forever and the texture is perfect for removing tea and coffee stains from cups. When they finally start to wear out they are relegated to the laundry or bathroom.&lt;/p&gt;
</description></item><item><title>re: Replace Sponges to Avoid Foodborne Illness</title><link>https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2024/07/31/replace-sponges-to-avoid-foodborne-illness.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#1389429</link><pubDate>8/4/2024 6:09:24 AM</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:1389429</guid><dc:creator>grulla</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;One can sterilize sponges in a MW oven. Just make sure the sponge is not dry, and contains a good level of moisture for good convection and safe MW oven operation. Dr. Mercola does not approve of MW food applications, and also keep at least 3&amp;#39; away from an operating MW oven.&lt;/p&gt;
</description></item><item><title>re: Replace Sponges to Avoid Foodborne Illness</title><link>https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2024/07/31/replace-sponges-to-avoid-foodborne-illness.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#1389283</link><pubDate>8/1/2024 10:19:03 AM</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:1389283</guid><dc:creator>dahinton</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;You can clean your sponges with hydrogen peroxide.&lt;/p&gt;
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