and the fact that I haven't really known how to clean a makeup sponge has also been a contributing factor. If you, like me, have neglected to clean your makeup sponge on a regular basis ...

In a world of cleaning tips and tricks, there's one I certainly hadn't heard of – microwaving a makeup sponge to clean it. So, what's the theory? Supposedly the hot water banishes that ...

We’ve got the lowdown on the sponge-cleaning tips that really work. Thought you’d been neglecting your make-up brushes with a once-in-a-blue-moon clean? Spare a thought for your BeautyBlenders ...

but beauty sponges do need to be replaced more often than make-up brushes,” explains Beauty Pie‘s beauty expert Lottie Winter, “purely because they can’t withstand the cleaning process as ...

“For fabric bags, check if they are machine-washable or spot-clean with a gentle detergent.” Some products in your make-up bag, like eyeliner brushes and foundation sponges, are more ...

However, it turns out that using a sponge might actually be spreading more bacteria across your plates, even when they appear clean. This alarming insight comes from research scientist Trond ...

To get more insight, we consulted experts Jessica Ek from the American Cleaning Institute and Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, for some sponge sanitizing tips. When it comes to how often you ...

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