How to Disinfect Your Kitchen Sponges in One Minute

Let’s talk about one of the sneakiest germ traps in your kitchen: the humble sponge.
It’s hardworking, always on the go—and also one of the dirtiest things in your home.

But don’t chuck it just yet. Here’s a super quick, one-minute trick to disinfect your sponge and give it a second life.

🕐 The 1-Minute Microwave Hack

Step 1: Wet your sponge completely (very important—it must be damp).
Step 2: Place it in the microwave.
Step 3: Microwave on high for 1 minute.

That’s it! The heat kills most bacteria, including E. coli and salmonella, which love warm, damp environments.

⚠️ Safety Tip:
Make sure the sponge has no metal (like scouring pads) and is fully wet—otherwise it can catch fire.

💡 Why It Works

Sponges absorb everything—food particles, grease, bacteria—and those nasties multiply fast. The microwave’s heat penetrates the sponge fibres, killing germs from the inside out.

✔ O'Shea’s Extra Tips for Cleaner Sponges:

• Do this every 1–2 days if you use sponges regularly
• Replace sponges weekly if they’re used heavily
• Or switch to reusable microfibre cloths and wash after each use

Beyond the Kitchen

This trick is great for:

• Office break rooms
• NDIS/aged care facilities
• Community kitchens
• Anywhere hygiene matters

At O'Shea Cleaning & Support Services, we’re not just here for the big jobs—we’re all about those small, powerful tips that keep your space safe and sparkling. Whether it’s your workplace, care facility or vehicle, we clean with CARE.

📞 03 5000 1705
📩 enquiries@osheaservices.com.au
🌐 www.osheaservices.com.au

Because it’s the little things—like clean sponges—that help keep your space truly hygienic.

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