Her sponges are useful tools for cleaning dishes, benches, sink, and other stained surfaces. I wonder why kitchen sponges have different colors? CORVERSE Behind the different colors lies a practical reason, in order to ensure the hygiene of our kitchen, minimizing the risk of infections. In particular, different colors help us limit the risk of cross contamination, namely, the transport of microbes or food residues (which may remain in sponges) from one surface to another. For example, a sponge used for washing dishes with raw meat residues should not be used to clean a bench where we usually leave food. CORVERSE So the well-known sponge with the characteristic green harsh texture is suitable for persistent stains on cooking utensils and dishes. The pink sponge is suitable for cleaning the bathroom. The blue sponge is intended to clean the kitchen counter, while yellow is ideal for cleaning most surfaces, glasses and glassware in general. As the kitchen sponge is known, it is considered the most dirty object of the house, to the point where it exceeds the bathroom. That is why you must wash the sponges thoroughly after each use and let them dry well. In addition, food residues from fats in dishes combined with moisture favour the development of micro-organisms. It is worth noting that bacteria (e.g. E.coli and salmonella) can survive up to two weeks on sponges and spread to other kitchen surfaces. Make sure that sponges are disinfected at regular intervals either by white vinegar or bleach. White vinegar can largely exterminate bacteria, prolonging their life span. Alternatively, you can place the sponges in the microwave. However, first you must soak the sponge in a bowl of water and vinegar, turn them well and then place them in the microwave for 1 minute. However, the general rule is the kitchen sponge must be replaced every two to four weeks.
Because kitchen sponges have different colors
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