Survey: Germination: One in two swaps kitchen sponge too rarely

Wet sponges, rags and dishcloths are a paradise for germs. To prevent them from making us sick, experts advise: change more often than less often. But many are too careless.

Do you remember the last time you changed the kitchen cloth, the dishwash sponge or the dish towel for a fresh specimen? A survey shows that every second one of them rarely replaces the kitchen helpers. Do you remember when you changed the dishwash sponge for the last time? shutterstockDo you still know when you changed the kitchen cloth, the dishwash sponge or the dish towel for a fresh specimen for the last time? A survey shows that every seco…

In the kitchen, germ danger lurks: A survey shows that every second person is too rarely exchanging sponge and co. This increases the risk of disease.

Wet sponges, rags and dishcloths are a paradise for germs. So that they don't make us sick, experts advise: change more often than less often.But many are too careless.Well, when did you last replace the kitchen cloth, the dishwash sponge or the dishcloth for a fresh specimen?If you come to think about it, it's probably longer than hygiene experts recommend.In the worst case, this takes revenge: in wet cloths and sponges, disease-causing germs c…