If you want a clean kitchen sponge, ditch the bleach and nuke it. The federal government says testing has found the microwave and dishwasher are the best bets for killing the harmful bacteria, yeast ...

When it comes to kitchen necessities, sponges are the absolute G.O.A.T. From minuscule tasks like sopping up a splatter while making chili to bigger missions like scrubbing your oven, dishwasher or ...

Let’s just start here: Kitchen sponges are disgusting. A 2017 study published in Nature.com’s Scientific Reports found that used kitchen sponges harbored a whopping 362 different types of bacteria, in ...

DEAR HELOISE:After reading about a million hints on cleaning sponges by putting them in the dishwasher (top shelf), I can't take it anymore and had to write. The dishwasher method doesn't do the job ...

Stuck-on food, stubborn stains, or strong smells; a dirty microwave can come on fast. Good news is, it doesn't have to be a daunting task. In fact, a clean microwave doesn't need harsh chemicals — you ...

Sponge or scrub brush - which cleaning champ truly rules the sink? In a sudsy head-to-head showdown, there's a clear winner, ...