We use them to clean the dishes we eat off, but your kitchen sponge is a damp, crumb-filled environment that is perfect for bacteria to thrive in. Is a washing up brush better?

If you're like most people, you use a kitchen sponge every day to clean your dishes. But is the sponge itself clean? The answer is probably no. "That thing is very dirty," Philip Tierno ...

The sponges we use daily for washing dishes can become a breeding ground for bacteria if not replaced regularly. How do you care for a kitchen sponge to maintain cleanliness and hygiene?

This alarming insight comes from research scientist Trond Møretrø, who works at a Norwegian food research institute and spoke to CNN about the risks associated with kitchen sponges. He warns ...

The phthalate-free plastic basket is large enough to hold an oversized sponge, a large dishbrush, or a bottle of dish soap. It has elongated drainage holes, allowing sponges and brushes to air dry ...

Many people make a significant mistake. It's worth considering this issue and replacing this common kitchen item promptly. A ...

For that reason, many of our editors prefer using dishcloths to wash and dry dishes, wipe down countertops, and tidy up other kitchen surfaces. Like sponges, dish towels can accumulate bacteria ...