AbbyLadybug's Profile

Why not get rid of sponges altogether? I mean, what are they made of, anyway? Are they biodegradable? My mom's always used dishcloths to clean the dishes and wipe down the counters, and they last longer than sponges ANY day of the week. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE! (Just throw dishcloths in with your laundry each week, and change them several times a week.)

Plus, I air dry everything that goes into my mouth. I've heard that's much more sanitary than wiping your dishes clean, and it takes so much less effort!

Well, I guess you DO need something to scrub pots and pans with, but I use something other than a sponge. Should I be sanitizing that? How? I OCCASIONALLY use a TINY bit of bleach in my dishwater, at which time I throw all two of my kitchen scrubbers in with the dishes. *smile*

I use my microwave for as little as possible, due to the UV (and other?) rays it emits. Perhaps it's safe, but I still have this freaky notion that the somewhat recent inventions of microwaves, plastic, and other "quick fixes" have contributed to many types of cancer over the years.

Oh, and my mom taught me another trick: use designated towels (kitchen, bath, or otherwise) for each member of the family (color-code them, or what-not) instead of napkins. Not only will that save the environment, but it will cut down on the spread of germs. (Change them daily only if you are sick.) You can keep them neatly folded on your chair, or hang them over the back. They're not as "sightly" as washable napkins, but they do the job just as well.