“I would not use kitchen sponges. In fact, it makes no sense for me to use this utensil. A brush is much better. ”
To do the disheswhen it is hand made, it is a gesture almost always associated with a sponge. Yellow on one side, green on the other, we already know.
But we also know that the humid and widely used sponge is a magnet for bacteria. It is a perfect environment for bacteria.
By the way, if a bacteria spoke, and if we asked him what his ideal home would be, she would probably answer it was a dishwashing sponge. He has humidity, this warm temporarily, and is full of crumbs of nutritious foods.
Nothing less than 362 species of microbes in sponges have already been discovered; And the density came to 54 billion bacteria… per square centimeter.
And since sponges are full of holes, hole, easier for bacteria to form communities. They have company, they are all happy.
However, it stresses the, so much bacteria It does not have to be synonymous with health risk. The risk is higher for people with committed immune systems.
To avoid health problems, one could think of heating the sponge in a microwave or washing it well, rinsing with hot water and soap. But it does not give great result: some bacteria disappear but the most resistant are and multiply later.
As More worrying bacteriamore associated with serious diseases, are Escherichia coli, Salmonella e Campylobacter – All are rare in sponges.
In short: even having many and many bacteria, the vast majority of bacteria in sponges does not cause disease. Just change the aroma of the house.
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The situation gets worse in such rare situations-but that happen-in which a dangerous bacteria appears.
A Salmonella, For example, the structure of the sponge is an ideal place for this pathogen to grow.
One held in 2022 put Salmonella in the sponges; The bacteria prospered. But when they added to brushes, as Bacteria died.
Probable reason for this difference: brushes usually dry more effectively among its uses, killing the bacteria Salmonella. Sponges often remain moist inside if they are used daily.
In addition, the aforementioned sponge pores and holes are not a reality in brushes.
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If you insist on the sponge, the ideal would be – with regard to hygiene and prevention – Replace the sponge every week.
If you don’t want to change so many times, put the sponge in dishoner daily, or put in microwave until you see the steam out, or put in boiling water with disinfectant.
Oh, and don’t let the sponge dry in the sink. This is a “party” for bacteria.
O Microbiogo Markus Egert Resume: “I would not use sponges of kitchen. In truth, It makes no sense For me to use this utensil within the environment of a kitchen. A brush is much better Because it has fewer bacteria and dried more easily. It is also easier to clean. ”
