Dish sponges voted the dirtiest things ever

You probably haven't thought about the fact that your kitchen contains one of the dirtiest items in the house. But according to the latest research from the Hygiene Council, dish sponges are found to be 200,000 times dirtier than toilet seats. Yes, you heard right - this number is so huge that it may shock you.

Experts warn that pathogenic bacteria found on dishwashing sponges can cause a variety of illnesses, including paralysis. And to avoid this, you need to disinfect your dishwashing sponges regularly.

Some experts advise washing all napkins, towels and disinfection sponges at temperatures above 60 C. However, this may not be very convenient and is not always possible for all types of sponges. An alternative is to use antibacterial wipes and appropriate products to clean work surfaces. But hands remain - the main route of transmission of dangerous microbes during cooking. Therefore, you should wash your hands with soap.

In addition, University of Arizona microbiology professor Dr. Charles Gerb advises using plants to control dirty sponges. He recommends using plants that contain essential oils, such as rosemary, lemon balm and parsley. These plants have antimicrobial properties and can help fight bacteria on sponges.

Some experts suggest processing sponges in the microwave. However, this can be dangerous as the sponges can catch fire and cause a fire.

Thus, to avoid the spread of dangerous bacteria, it is necessary to regularly disinfect your dishwashing sponges. Choose the method that is most convenient for you and remember to wash your hands with soap to avoid transferring germs while preparing food.