You wash your dishes every day, wipe down your counters, and think your kitchen is clean. But there’s one item sitting by your sink right now that’s harboring more bacteria than your toilet seat — and ...

That innocent kitchen sponge you've been using for years contains 200 times more bacteria than your toilet seat—and you're spreading it across your counters with every wipe.

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 ...

Kitchen sponges, commonly used for everyday cleaning, can harbour harmful bacteria that could potentially lead to life-threatening illnesses such as pneumonia and kidney failure, according to experts.