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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Best Way to Get Rid of Rotten Sponge Smell

Sponges go bad. Regardless of whether it's old or new, a sponge can pick up a funky smell that gets on your hands, the dishes, the counters… YUCK. And while many recommended solutions don't work, there is one that does.
Sponge odor is caused by bacteria. Sponges provide a perfect environment for microscopic organisms to grow; they are soft, wet, warm, and full of food.
What Doesn't Work
There are many popular ideas about how to get rid of the smell:
  • Wash with very hot water.
  • Microwave the wet sponge. (Note: don't microwave a dry sponge - fire hazard)
  • Soak in bleach.
  • Soak in vinegar and then soak in a mixture of baking soda and water.
  • Put the sponge in the dishwasher.
I have tried all of these suggestions and none of them do the trick.  The microwave has been noted to kill some of the dangerous bacteria, like salmonella and E.Coli, but in my extensive testing the reek remained. The vinegar and baking soda trick works for about half a day, but bizarrely the smell comes back. (I have been "testing" this method for the last year, willing it to work better every time. No luck. It's is a sponge tease).
The New Solution 

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