Ditch the dish sponge: Researchers say kitchen brushes are less
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Ditch the dish sponge: Researchers say kitchen brushes are less
Getting ready to wash the dishes? Use a kitchen brush instead of a sponge to help prevent the spread of bacteria, researchers in Norway say..
Getting ready to wash the dishes? Use a kitchen brush instead of a sponge to help prevent the spread of bacteria, researchers in Norway say.
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A sponge may not be the most hygienic way to clean dishes, study suggests, but there is an alternative
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Sponges left in sinks become fecal germ bombs, science says
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Scrub Brushes vs. Single-Use Plastic Sponges – EcoRoots
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Think your sponge is gross? Here are some cleaner alternatives
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Sponges could be riddled with salmonella and campylobacter, research suggests
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Your Sponge is Gross — Note to Trash
LEAK PROOF: Crafted from high-quality materials, the sponge wand in this set is not only durable and long-lasting, but also designed to be leak-proof.
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How to Hand-Wash Dishes Better
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Your Sponge is Gross — Note to Trash
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LEAK PROOF: Crafted from high-quality materials, the sponge wand in this set is not only durable and long-lasting, but also designed to be leak-proof.
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