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January 25, 2007
We Don't Need No Steenking Sponges!
Note to anyone who decides to microwave your kitchen sponges to kill germs on them: make sure they are wet first. Scientist experimented found that you can disinfect kitchen sponges if you place them in the microwave for two minutes at high power. More than a few people tried this experiment, only to see their sponges catch on fire.
They are supposed to be wet when you put them in the microwave.
One guy wrote to a news organization to say that not only did his sponge catch on fire, it put out a lot of smoke and made the house smell like a burned tire for several hours, even with the windows open.
I just wanted to make sure that if anyone wants to disinfect their kitchen sponges in the microwave, make sure the sponges are wet. Two minutes at high power in the microwave should do it. Be careful pulling the sponge out of the microwave, because it will be hot.
Posted on January 25, 2007 at 07:24 AM | Permalink
Comments
Jesus people, ever heard of bleach?
Posted by: Sparky at Jan 26, 2007 10:43:36 PM
They are supposed to be wet when you put them in the microwave.
No Kidding?
Be careful pulling the sponge out of the microwave, because it will be hot.
NO!!! Really!?
Is THAT what microwave ovens do? Dang! They must be a male invention!
Posted by: tttwtanbtt at Feb 1, 2007 11:54:09 AM
Wow, there's someone from the past.
By the way, a later article that I didn't link to put to rest the microwave/bacteria story. Turns out microwaves may not really kill all the germs. The newer article recommended something mentioned here by that other commenter - bleach.
Plus, some people really did put a dry sponge in their microwaves. They started fires. That's why the article stressed that the sponges be wet. So there. ;)
Posted by: The Countess at Feb 1, 2007 2:08:06 PM
Actually, if you're going to be really picky, too much bleach will destroy the fibres, and the sponge will wear out quicker. Don't use more than a 1/4 teaspoon of liquid bleach in a big glass of water, let it soak for an hour.
Guess what else? This also works for your toothbrush. The only reason to throw one out after six months is to give the toothbrush companies more money, unless the bristles really are worn.
Posted by: Sparky at Feb 13, 2007 12:48:55 AM
