Sponge or Washcloth

Part of being green is finding ways to replace disposable items with reusable.



Another great replacement is using a washrag instead of a sponge in the kitchen. Aside from the money saving factor (not buying sponges all the time) it is better for you. Sponges hold bacteria inside of it. Yes you can boil them, put them in the microwave or even put them in the dishwasher to kill the bacteria.



Or you can invest in some washcloths that have a scrubby side on them. Microfiber Scrubber dishcloths are a great replacement. I've seen these at Walmart as well.. They are made for washing dishes with. I replace it with a new on everyday, and throw the used one in the laundry.



Here is a great article on tips for using a sponge safely (if you must).



If you have other plastic scrubbers you can clean them in the dishwasher as well. They are sure to get disinfected and cleaned. If you don't have a dishwasher, a safe disinfectant spray or boiling it on the stove is an option as well. I don't recommend using the microwave, but that is another story all together..

So throw away that sponge for the last time and invest in some reusuable dish rags. You'll feel better for it....