Posted in Home, Home Archive, Home Tips, Uncategorized | Monday, February 8th, 2010
If you’re trying to cut back on using paper towels, then using Handi Wipes, Microfiber cloths and Skoy cloths and even sponges are a good option. However, in the kitchen we all want to reduce germs right? So what I do is every couple of days or so I wet my sink sponge, or cloth or whatever I’ve been using to wipe off the counters and stick it in the microwave on high for 30 seconds. (The item being nuked MUST BE WET , trust me on this.) Then at the end of the week, any cloths or dishtowels get sprayed with Hydrogen peroxide and tossed in the washer. Simple, cheap and..(wait for it) Savvy!
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Great info..but I don’t have or use a microwave anymore…I usually use a little bleach to disinfect my sponges…what do you suggest for those without a microwave?
First of all, good for you for not using a microwave! We’re phasing back it’s use at the House of Brown, but we’re not there yet. DON’T USE BLEACH! Try putting some vinegar in a plastic container and let the sponge soak it up, and squeeze it out a few times, then discard the vinegar. You could also add a few drops tea tree oil to the vinegar rinse. I also have let the sponge soak in a natural cleaner like Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day All Purpose Cleaner. Hospitals and naturopathic doctors also use a few drops of concentrated grape seed extract to clean up bacteria. (I haven’t tried that last one yet, when I do I’ll do a post about it)