I wouldn't have a sponge in my kitchen. They are - without a doubt - the nastiest, germiest, most foul smelling - piece of "cleaning equipment", that you could possibly use. I don't care how much you rinse and attempt to sanitize - they always stink and hold germs. The only place for a sponge, is in the garage with the cleaners used to wash your car. I'll keep using paper towels, and they decompose easily, so are not cluttering landfills for years like plastic and even cloths which take forever to break down.
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