Sponges absorb everythingwater, soap and yes, tons of bacteria ... it’s important to learn how to properly clean your sponges. So how do you do it? Well, it’s complicated.

Technique 2: Cleaning the sponge with your facial cleanser After establishing that soap and water does the trick, I decided to try the face cleanser method next. I had to repeat the rinsing step a ...

Here are some natural alternatives to dishwashing soap and liquid for both emergency cleanups and daily dishwashing routines.

We’ve got the lowdown on the sponge-cleaning tips that really work ... a cup of water and washing up liquid or antibacterial hand soap. You can add coconut oil or olive oil, too, for extra ...

But is the sponge itself clean? The answer is probably no ... "Even if you rinse it and use some soap, it's not sufficient to eradicate the germs," Tierno said. So how can you ensure that ...

This trick is perfect for when you can't (or don't want to) pull out heavy furniture and appliances, but still need to clean ...

Dish soap breaks down grease effectively ... wiping down greasy oven racks with a damp sponge as it happens (cool oven racks first!) Frequent cleaning prevents baked-on grime from hardening ...