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:
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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