>"We found 362 different species of bacteria, and locally, the density of bacteria reached up to 45 billion per square centimeter"
>there can be spots on your kitchen sponge with just as high concentrations of bacteria as in a toilet.
Turns out sponges are gross as fuck. What's your plan for keeping these nasty things clean?
I don't clean mine, it gives my immune system a workout.
Hot water.
replace them. they're like 2 bucks for a fourpack
This, plus periodic bleach and rinse. It's not rocket science. And always put it in an aerated holder so it can dry out between uses.
>kids aren't allowed to play in the mud or in the rain
>they don't get exposed to beneficial gut flora from putting things in their mouths as infants
Nice going fuckers, now a whole generation of kids have debilitating food allergies and immune disorders that didn't exist 10 years ago
I've been thinking this for a while. They really just seem like a hotbed for bacteria.
Dishwasher seems like the best option.
Replace them after each use? That's expensive
Microwaving is supposed to kill a lot of bacteria. But they started making sponges you are not supposed to microwave or they melt
Throw away and buy a new pack every month.