The 8 Best Ways to Clean and Disinfect Your Kitchen Sponge - Tasting Table

Boiling water is used in many ways in the household. You can use it to remove stubborn stains, clean clogged pipes and even kill weeds. In the kitchen, eggs, rice and pasta are cooked this way. It's the base for a hot cup of tea and an easy way to clean your dirty kitchen sponge.

To disinfect your kitchen sponge, boil a pot of water. Make sure you start with enough water to completely cover the sponge. Gently drop the sponge into the water and use tongs to push it under the surface. It is imperative that the sponge is completely submerged in water. Cook the cake for at least five minutes and up to seven minutes before removing it from the hot water. Take the sponge with tongs and squeeze out any excess water.

Alternatively, you can put the cake in a bowl and pour boiling water over it. Add enough water to cover the sponge, making sure it is completely submerged. Leave the sponge in the water for at least five minutes before removing it. It is important to ensure that the water is at a full boil, i.e. 100°C, to properly clean the sponge and kill the germs hidden within.

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