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    Default How do you sterilize sponges?

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    I soak mine in the water when I bleach out my ugly porcelin sink.

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    I run mine through the dishwasher.

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    I also run them through the dishwasher. When they get to old and ratty looking, I throw them out and get new ones.

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    Get damp, and toss in the microwave for a minute.

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    I just wash mine in the washing machine.......

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    Dishwasher or washing machine...whichever happens to be running at the time I notice it's disgusting.
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    I toss it into the dishwasher every night after dinner.
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