We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your kitchen sponge is a breeding ground for bacteria. For one, it sits for hours in a warm, wet environment. Frequently used sponges grow ...

You wash your dishes every day, wipe down your counters, and think your kitchen is clean. But there’s one item sitting by your sink right now that’s harboring more bacteria than your toilet seat — and ...

You probably use it every day — multiple times a day if you don’t have a dishwasher — but are you sure that the kitchen sponge you're using to wipe dirty dishes is safe? A study from 2019 says ...