Let us begin by explaining why bath sponges may not be as safe as you think they are. “Bath sponges and loofahs are not always hygienic because they trap dead skin cells, moisture, and soap, which ...

Up until recently, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you exactly what my dish sponge is made of. I use them daily to scrub plates, silverware, cutting boards, and reusable water bottles but I didn’t ...

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Frequent use can leave behind invisible plastic fibers on household surfaces, dishes, and cookware. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience. She is ...

The kitchen sponge represents one of the most humble yet ubiquitous tools in modern homes. Used daily for washing dishes, wiping counters, and general cleaning, these porous cleaning aids rarely ...

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There are as many types of sponges as there are household tasks. Find the one that’s right for the job. You probably don’t think of yourself as a person who has opinions about sponges. But take a beat ...

If all 62 million metric tons of electronic waste the world produces in a year were loaded into garbage trucks, they’d encircle the planet bumper to bumper, according to a recent United Nations report ...

Back in 1994, Detroit alt-rock band Sponge released their debut album Rotting Piñata, which yielded the hits "Plowed" and "Molly (Sixteen Candles)." They're celebrating the 30th anniversary of that ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Elissa Sanci Elissa Sanci is a senior writer who has reported on label makers, tumblers, ...

Used throughout history, African net sponges have been making a comeback. But, what is this bathing tool and why do people love it so much? Joshua Cox-Steib Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and ...