I have seen comments regarding cleaning kitchen sponges in the microwave. How does one go about cleaning sponges with Teflon "scrubbie" on other side of sponge? Can you put that in microwave?
By gayle from Rochester, NY
Teflon is not a good thing in a microwave! Do you have an automatic dishwasher? If so, just put it in the silverware basket each time you do a load of dishes. If you don't have an automatic dishwasher just soak it in a small bowl of distilled vinegar overnight and that will disinfect it :-)
I have had no problems with sterilizing sponges with a scrub material on one side. I always do it with the sponge side down and the scrubbing material face up, but I don't know if that is necessary.
I think "teflon" is referring to the type of scrubby sponges that won't scratch Teflon pans, not that it is made of Teflon itself. I think it would be fine to try, just make sure it is moist and stay right there in case of any problems.
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Cleaning kitchen sponges? Soak the sponge in water and microwave for a couple of minutes. The heat will kill any bacteria. Use a tong to remove sponge. It will be VERY HOT.
Sponges and kitchen scrub brushes can be loaded with disease-causing viruses and bacteria. So microwave them, scientists say.
I understand that sponges can be sanitized in the microwave. How long should it take to sanitize for a 900 watt microwave?
