Make Life Easy Tip (Hack)- For Sponges
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34369)
June 1, 2018 4:48pm CST
Do you notice after a time your sponges getting smelly along with losing that fluffy shape and appearing "a bit ratty looking?" I did and with this simple little tip my sponge went from old to a renewed!
Just pop that used sponge in the microwave for a couple of minutes and the heat will not only kill the bacteria it will prolong the life of your sponge too. I usually add a little dish detergent on my wet sponge. It creates a soapy water excess, then I can take a paper towel and wipe off the inside of my microwave to keep it nice and clean.
This one is so simple but effective. 
And by stretching out the life of my sponge a bit I get to keep that item off my shopping list (at least for a little while).
Have you ever tried this one?
Source- NJ 101.5
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And by stretching out the life of my sponge a bit I get to keep that item off my shopping list (at least for a little while).
Have you ever tried this one?
Source- NJ 101.5
Photo-smartypantsmama.com/google images14 people like this
15 responses
@LadyDuck (458213)
• Switzerland
2 Jun 18
I see the questions below and I would like to reply to @alberello75 and @caopaopao.
The sponge must be moist, not soaked, use 1/4 cup of water for "scrub" sponges and 1/2 cup for cellulose sponges.
Heat 1 minute for "scrub" and two minutes for "cellulose".
It works.
It works.4 people like this
@LadyDuck (458213)
• Switzerland
2 Jun 18
@alberello75 Anything you need to know, ask me Alessandro, I will be happy to help.
@LadyDuck (458213)
• Switzerland
3 Jun 18
@alberello75 It is not difficult, but if you never did you need my help for sure.
@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
I see. Well, that's for those who have microwaves only.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
@dgobucks226 Our microwave got broken and it's not yet fixed til now. 
Too bad I can't try that.
Too bad I can't try that.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (34369)
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6 Jun 18
@renicemae Well, write yourself a reminder to try it in the future.... It works great
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
4 Jun 18
No, I have never tried that or heard that but it's nice to know. Thanks!
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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6 Jun 18
Yes, really a good cost effective way to extend the life of your kitchen sponge.
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@just4him (306266)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jun 18
@dgobucks226 I have a sponge I can use this on.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
2 Jun 18
Wow! That's interesting! Thanks for sharing this wonderful tips..
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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4 Jun 18
My pleasure! It is a terrific little tip for making that sponge last...
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@popciclecold (35102)
• United States
8 Jun 18
Thanks for sharing. I didn't know that.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
2 Jun 18
It sounds like a good idea, thanks for sharing, maybe I'll try.
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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4 Jun 18
Oh it is so easy and so effective. I highly recommend it
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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4 Jun 18
What I like is since I have been doing this I don't go through sponges so quickly saving money. Saving money= a good thing, lol.
@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
2 Jun 18
wow. this is really helpful. Thanks for sharing.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
1 Jun 18
Interesting but I never tried that one. I will try that at home. Thank you, DB.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
4 Jun 18
@dgobucks226 Hahaha. Okay then. I trust you on that.
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@LeeShanty (107)
• Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2 Jun 18
Thank you for the tips. I'll try later in home. Yes, I usually feel annoyed with bad smell of sponge and the bad shape. But, is it safe to insert the sponge in the microwave? I mean, don't the sponge get burn?
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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4 Jun 18
No, as long as the sponge is wet before inserting into the microwave. It will rid that bad smell. Another tip: pour a capful of white vinegar onto the sponge to kill the smelly bacteria even more....
@SiddharthV (925)
• India
5 Jun 18
Looks like i should definitely try this, Thank you.
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