Why is it important to change your spin every week? (Page 2 ) | March 22, 2025

Many of us believe that detergent disinfects our sponge. Nothing could be further from the truth. German scientists have looked into this subject and their results on sponges are revealing.

They published their results in the journal Nature. The scientists examined fourteen individual sponges under a microscope and extracted the DNA of the microorganisms present on the object.

It turns out that the number of microbes and bacteria living on a centered surface matched the number on one centimeter of feces! Over fifty billion bacteria were identified on the property.

Among the pathogens found were Staphylococcus aureus, bacteria that live in humans and cause meningitis. Salmonella and E. coli bacteria are also included.
You may be surprised by the variety of germs, but keep in mind that this comes not only from leftovers, but also from human skin and other surfaces.

Dish sponge

What can you do to avoid the dangers of sponges?
Unfortunately, the most common methods of disinfecting sponges, such as pickling vinegar or heating, do not work. This kills about 50 to 60% of all germs, but many pathogens can easily survive this disinfection. They reproduce again and form new colonies.

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