The Washington Post(@washingtonpost):Dish sponges can be one of the most contaminated tools in your kitchen, depending on how you use them, care for them and how often you replace them. Here’s what food experts use and how they reduce the risk of bacterial contamination in their kitchens:

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Dish sponges can be one of the most contaminated tools in your kitchen, depending on how you use them, care for them and how often you replace them. Here’s what food experts use and how they reduce the risk of bacterial contamination in their kitchens: