Best Way To Disinfect A Sponge: Microwave? Dishwasher? Vinegar? Dish Soap?- VIEWER REQUEST!

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In this video I test various methods of removing bacteria from a kitchen sponge. I tested 4 methods: microwaving for 1 minute, setting it in the dishwasher, soaking in vinegar for 5 minutes and washing with dishsoap!
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@dagnolia6004 2 месяца назад

i cut up the sponge into four to help my frugal psychosis feel better about THROWING them AWAY! great vid

@FieldOfFocus 2 месяца назад

Thank you for watching and commenting!!

@unpackingideas 8 дней назад

I never comment on videos, but this was excellent. Love the Scientific Method! I don't have to take someone's word for what works best

@FieldOfFocus 6 дней назад

Thank you so very much!!! I appreciate your kind words!

@julianknows 8 месяцев назад

Have you considered boiling the sponge in water with dish soap? The surfactants in the soap reduce water's surface tension, allowing for deep penetration into the sponge. This, along with the high temperature of boiling water that kills most pathogens, makes it a highly effective method for cleaning and sanitizing

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

For this test, I did not consider boiling the sponge. That might be one to try for the next round of testing. Thanks for watching!

@kristakat 8 месяцев назад

I have a great way to remove bacteria from a sponge - I throw it away after I use it. Plus, I don’t use sponges 😊

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Yeah.. I toss mine when they look too old!

@j-tibz8299 8 месяцев назад

Many people say that “cleaning” sponges results in more harmful bacteria surviving inside the sponge. I’d be interested to see swabs from the inside of the sponge (cut open and swabbed), and maybe a comparison of how other sponges compare when retaining bacteria (scrub daddy vs scotch brite, etc)

@FieldOfFocus 7 месяцев назад

Interesting ideas!!!! I will add them to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks for watching!

@bodinian Месяц назад

Wash the dishes that can't be washed in the dishwasher by hand in the sink, give the sponge a good rinse, then place the sponge in the top rack of the dishwasher with the rest of the dishes. Great results and it's something you can do regularly to keep the bacterial load down!

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

Thanks for your thoughts!

@maywattee 8 месяцев назад

Thank you, that was a quick response, i appreciate the additional testing you did. I always suspected that sponge was not "clean"

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Any time you rub a sponge on a dirty sink, especially the drain, there will be bacteria on it! Thank you for watching!

@whoooozen 8 месяцев назад

Forget the vinegar. Mix up a mild bleach water solution with a drop or two of dish detergent in a gallon bucket. Then use the sponge to wipe down your counters and sink. You will have disinfected the sponge, and the surfaces you wiped down! Just rinse out the sponge with water after and let it dry. The bleach with a little dish detergent is a very common thing for wiping down food prep surfaces in commercial kitchens.

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for your thoughts! I personally am not looking for the one and done way, I test various products for their efficacies. Bleach most certain is considered the standard, but not everyone likes using bleach, so I test a variety of products! Thanks for watching!

@snailandfox9983 22 дня назад

Mix bleach and dishwash is toxic for your information

@sundoesshine8583 4 дня назад

@@FieldOfFocus Plus using bleach breaks down sponges very fast so it would be great to have an alternative.

@sundoesshine8583 4 дня назад

It might be interesting to test sponges vs. the new swedish cleaning cloths which dry out quickly supposedly.

@FieldOfFocus 14 часов назад

Interesting idea! Will add it to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks for watching!

@kraftykristin4968 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing this! I always rinse my sponge with soap then throw it in the dishwasher. Turns out I've been doing the right thing! Thanks again

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Sounds good!!!!!! Thanks for watching!

@bm.6349 8 месяцев назад

Awesome. Gonna try the vinegar method.

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Great! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@denisecornille6265 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely love your videos! Ty so much

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support!

@blue-sb4wq 3 месяца назад

FANTASTIC EXPERIMENT 👏

@FieldOfFocus 3 месяца назад

Thank you!!! This was a fun one!

@justyna.1979 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@vsn5474 8 месяцев назад

Very nice video, thank you!

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

@snowlocke1342 8 месяцев назад

I love how your testing considers realistic application! I’ve been microwaving my sponges but I recently got a portable dishwasher so I think I’ll start tossing my sponge in when I use it. Not sure I could handle putting my kitchen sink sponge in though, i’ll try the vinegar for that one lol.

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

I am glad you enjoyed my video!! When I test my products I do so with real world situations! Thanks for watching!!

@tinaspigener2102 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much

@FieldOfFocus 4 месяца назад

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@ShhhMind 2 месяца назад

(as a creator i love getting feedback so incase you like some i thought i'd suggest it coming from a place of kindness) i love your videos!!! However the interim music is a little loud, perhaps you could tone it down a little, also a suggestion to use more soothing music as cleaning can be therapeutic and the clubbing music is a little jarring and out of place but maybe some piano music or something would fit a little better 😅You could also add in a voice over there narrating what you're doing to keep it engaging! Keep it up!

@FieldOfFocus 2 месяца назад

Thanks for your thoughts. I do put the music to 63% but can make it lower. I also have used all sorts of music, jazz, pop, blues, hip hop... I keep trying new things. Right now I use whatever is free on RU-vid that fits my time frame. I do usually keep it peppy since I am speeding up the film. Thank you for the suggestion, maybe I will make a poll and see what my viewers like!

@ShhhMind 2 месяца назад

@@FieldOfFocus Sounds like a good idea! I might be slightly skewed as i make content for sleep but i have been known to watch cleaning videos for relaxation and i know a lot of others do too. After all i am just one opinion! haha. I always try to help because i wish i got feedback back in the day too :) All the best, you're doing a fantastic thing that not many of us have the tools to do! Thank you so much!

@natasastojanovic5321 8 месяцев назад

I love your videos so much! I started using vinegar mixed with dish soap for my dishes and from what you showed in this video I would say it's very effective. It is very strong so I don't recommend doing the dishes without glows while using this, but my dishes are squicky clean. 😊

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

oooh that is nice to hear!!!!! I am glad you are enjoying my videos!! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@mariagauthier1327 Месяц назад

Soap = base Vinegar = acid. They cancel each other out.

@Sue-bx4co 8 месяцев назад

Great video!

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@sharonDnc 8 месяцев назад

I've been doing 2 mthods; Soak in diluted hydrogen proxide (1:1), or water & bleach, then microwave for TWO minutes. I cant believe bleach & water wasn't tested, but good to know vinegar works so well.

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

So bleach and water wasn't tested because I chose the ones I chose... I figured as people watch this video more suggestions would come through and I will make a part 2. Thanks for watching.

@ivanarais1217 8 месяцев назад

Bleach demages sponge. I use bleach for everything except sponge. I am thinking about using laundry desinfectant for sponge.

@veggiestan9500 7 месяцев назад

Great video! Someone already mentioned hydrogen peroxide but I’d like to second the suggestion of trying that on sponges in a future video. My aunt swears by using hydrogen peroxide on her sponges. She cleans them with dish soap and water first then squeezes out the excess water and saturates it in straight hydrogen peroxide and lets them dry that way. I’m skeptical about it, I always just dispose of them after they get to be too gross like you mentioned you do.

@FieldOfFocus 7 месяцев назад

YES! My next sponge test I will add hydrogen peroxide! Thanks for watching!

@tivipanasonic 3 дня назад

Love your videos. Really helpful.

@FieldOfFocus 14 часов назад

Thank you so much!!!

@FrithEvans 2 месяца назад

Hi! New subscriber here. I love your videos. I was doing research on the best non toxic cleaners from natural ingredients and came across your channel. Thank you! I like this video on the best way to clean sponges too.

@FieldOfFocus 2 месяца назад

Welcome! Thank you so much for the kind words! I enjoy testing all sorts of products and am glad you find them helpful!

@FrithEvans 2 месяца назад

@@FieldOfFocus Last night I decided to clean my kitchen sponge using the dish detergent and vinegar method. It worked great. Then I decided to put it in the microwave for one minute after the dish detergent and vinegar method and it was even better. It smelled and looked so clean, like a new sponge.

@Meileehere 6 месяцев назад

I usually boil water in a kettle and pour it over the sponge. It eliminates all smells so I know it works.

@FieldOfFocus 6 месяцев назад

Interesting.. I will add that to my next number of tests!! Thanks for watching!

@connieh.4212 6 месяцев назад

For extra assurance, I soak the sponge in a bowl of freshly boiled water for a few minutes. Thanks

@TheSweetpea73 8 месяцев назад

Wow! I’m really impressed with all your tests. I wonder how well baking soda works to disinfect. Sometimes I mix some baking soda and dawn to wash my dishes and the kitchen sink.

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Hi there! I can add baking soda to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks for watching!!

@ccelms6581 4 месяца назад

This was cool, btw! I love your content!❤

@FieldOfFocus 4 месяца назад

Thank you for your continued support!!! 😁😊

@ccelms6581 4 месяца назад

@@FieldOfFocus: Oh, my pleasure! I’m excited to see this channel grow so much, girl! I’ll be praying and routing for your 10,000th subscriber!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@FieldOfFocus 4 месяца назад

It will be exciting to hit 10,000!!!!! Maybe by the end of summer?!!?!?!?!?! 😊😁

@ccelms6581 4 месяца назад

@@FieldOfFocus: Girl, I’ll dare to hope it’s BEFORE that and we’ll see what God does!😊

@UFOCrochet 8 месяцев назад

Thank you. This is great to know. I am assuming the plastic mesh scruber would be similar. I toss mine in the dishwasher from time to time after I scrub the dishes.

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

I think so but I haven't tested a scrubber like that yet. Thank you for your continued support! 😊

@analyticalhabitrails9857 8 месяцев назад

I have a seggestion, what about using hot, HOT boiling water? (Like pouring over it, then let set to dry until its cool to touch. I.E, safe) Won't that kill bacterias, germs, and viruses?

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

That can be a round two test! Thank you for the suggestion! I can't say if it will work until I test it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@CrunchyCleaningbyKathy 3 месяца назад

love your videos! can you add captions to them too? sometimes I watch them when my husband is sleeping and reading it would be great :)

@FieldOfFocus 3 месяца назад

I will look into that! I have my settings set so that youtube should be automatically generated them. If they are not, I will fix that. Thank you for letting me know!

@CrunchyCleaningbyKathy 3 месяца назад

@@FieldOfFocus sure :) I use CapCut for editing and can add captions on the video through them

@FieldOfFocus 3 месяца назад

Thank you for that recommendation! I appreciate it!

@kassandraanderson5564 7 месяцев назад

Please try the Sponge Daddy!!

@FieldOfFocus 7 месяцев назад

ooh I love my sponge daddy... I will add that to my viewer suggestion list! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@CrunchyCleaningbyKathy 3 месяца назад

do you have a video with testing washable dishwashing cloths? after they get washed in the washing machine

@FieldOfFocus 3 месяца назад

I have videos where I bacteria test cleaning cloths in my washing machine... you might find them interesting. I will link the playlist here that has all my laundry tests (not all are bacteria) : ru-vid.com/group/PL6P5xAP9Rj6Jp_mEprHAtUIvXu2KtDM7r

@CrunchyCleaningbyKathy 3 месяца назад

@@FieldOfFocus thanks! I’m obsessed with your videos! Hope you can check out mine and give me your opinion :)

@FieldOfFocus 3 месяца назад

I will once we get power and internet back here. Just using cellular data since Wednesday night. This storm we got knocked down lots of trees and power lines!

@CrunchyCleaningbyKathy 3 месяца назад

@@FieldOfFocus oh no! Stay safe!!!

@NoirHammer 2 месяца назад

You should have left the sponge in the microwave for 2 minutes according to a university study. I like to do 2.5 minutes just in case.

@FieldOfFocus 2 месяца назад

Thanks for your thoughts!

@kerrir1955 8 месяцев назад

Could you show us how you incubate your Petri dishes and if you have a diy incubator how did you make it? Just discovered your channel Recently. Thank you!😊

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Hi there! I created my own home made incubator. I don't share the specifics because I feel that people who are trained in biology and lab work (like I am ) would figure out how to make one. I don't want to encourage people who do not know at least microbiology to trying this in their homes. Thank you for watching, I do appreciate it!

@kerrir1955 8 месяцев назад

@@FieldOfFocus ok, I get it! Thanks for all you do. I’ll definitely keep watching your videos!❤️

@suen5006 8 месяцев назад

Wow, interesting. So disappointed in the microwave because I've heard that recommended so many times! I wonder if microwaving for longer would make a difference. I use microfiber sponges that I have been using and cleaning in multiple ways for 15 years. I also wash them in the washing machine with towels. I like to soak them in hydrogen peroxide too. Thanks for your video!

@lb8822 8 месяцев назад

Been usine microwave method with soap + water for 3 minutes. Since they recommend at least 2 minutes

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

May I ask who recommends at least 2 minutes? I was searching for info on disinfecting sponges and found 30sec - 1 minute.. I am just curious in other suggestions for future tests!

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

There are a lot of variables, I just chose some for this video. Lots of ways to test in the future! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@doraperry1578 8 месяцев назад

This was excellent ! Thank you 😊

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

You are welcome!!! Thanks for your continued support!

@analyticalhabitrails9857 8 месяцев назад

Yeessssssss!!!!

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Glad you are enjoying this one!

@paulaclark9729 8 месяцев назад

One minute of microwaving isn't long enough to kill bacteria. I microwave sponges and dishrags for three minutes. I use vinegar to clean my vegetables. After your video I may consider microwaving them in it.

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for your thoughts!

@kerrir1955 8 месяцев назад

How do you incubate your Petri dishes? Do you have a home made incubator?

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

I do have a home made incubator.. hoping as my channel grows and I earn some money I can purchase a true one! Some day!

@kerrir1955 8 месяцев назад

@@FieldOfFocus if you could share how you made and use you incubator that would be very helpful and interesting! Thanks!

@ozarkmoons 6 месяцев назад

Could you do a test on the efficacy of removing bacteria using Quaternary Ammonia? (Quat)

@FieldOfFocus 6 месяцев назад

I will add it to my viewer suggestion list! Thank you for watching!

@dlspeed1 8 месяцев назад

Hi! Very interesting. In the past I have often wondered if like soaking a toilet brush in full strength vinegar after use until next use would help keep it free of bacteria and now I am wondering of that with a sponge also. Enjoy your videos, thanks... ~~~Peace~~~

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Hi there! I have made this video about my toilet brush. I have not tried soaking it in vinegar... How I Disinfect My Toilet Brush Before Testing Toilet Bowl Cleaners! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-phySx19F0us.html

@dlspeed1 5 месяцев назад

Thanks @@FieldOfFocus

@lynnettawilliams2138 7 месяцев назад

I use vinagar and boiling watter

@FieldOfFocus 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing and watching!

@SunFlower44453 8 месяцев назад

The music is crazy, Love all the tests though

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Sorry about the music. I just choose whatever youtube has for free... 😬 Thank you for watching!

@Milen983 8 месяцев назад

Microwave, as the name implies, penetrates only for short distances, warming up the surface, and not necessarily kills all bacteria. Even if it killed bacteria on the surface, wouldn’t kill the deeper ones.

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for your thoughts!

@user-jm9ep3zp5g 2 месяца назад

what is the temp on microwave ?

@FieldOfFocus 2 месяца назад

My microwave does not have a thermostat inside of it, so I don't know. But I can add a temperature check when I test round 2 this summer! Thanks for watching!

@ccelms6581 4 месяца назад

Have you tested blue land or JAWS cleaners yet? I’m so curious about these cleaners!

@FieldOfFocus 4 месяца назад

YES!! I tested it in the fall : Testing the Jaws Cleaning System- How Well does it Work? - VIEWER REQUEST! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TvODtpB-XXw.html

@ccelms6581 4 месяца назад

@@FieldOfFocus: Ooooh, thank you! How about Blue land cleaners? It’s a similar concept but different company.

@FieldOfFocus 4 месяца назад

I have not tested Blue Land yet.. it is a similar concept.. it is on my list!!! My list has about 1000 suggestions!

@ccelms6581 4 месяца назад

@@FieldOfFocusThat’s awesome! AND why your channel is growing so fast!❤️

@derellscott6695 5 месяцев назад

Can you do a boiling water test to see if it can remove bacteria from your sink?

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

I will add that to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks for watching!

@Sbannmarie 4 месяца назад

Americas test kitchen says to boil it for five minutes

@FieldOfFocus 4 месяца назад

Good to know! Thanks for watching!

@Sbannmarie 4 месяца назад

@@FieldOfFocuslet us know what you think about that

@FieldOfFocus 4 месяца назад

@Sbannmarie I will add it to my viewer suggestion list for the second round of sponge testing!!

@lisamcgehee7231 5 месяцев назад

Swab the dishwasher.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

Great idea! Will add it to my viewer suggestion list!

@MrRVRclubprez 8 месяцев назад

Use Dr Bronners peppermint liquid soap and you won't have this problem.

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

One of the first bacteria videos I made was of Dr Bronners! I do love their castile soap! For my channel I test a variety of products! Testing Dr Bronner's Castille Soap: How Well Does it Disinfect My House???? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ydUq1yLt6ZI.html

@ryanlaffan7064 3 месяца назад

They cost about 10 cents, Throw them out and get a fresh one

@FieldOfFocus 3 месяца назад

I also throw away sponges and use new ones, but some viewers asked for me to test ways to disinfect so I did! Thanks for watching!

@TheBrandonn 8 месяцев назад

Personally, the best way is to just throw it out lol

@FieldOfFocus 8 месяцев назад

That is what I do, but I had so many viewers ask, I added it to my testing list! Thanks for watching!

@OpenMindedForever 3 месяца назад

Wow! Awesome video! I don't have a dishwasher -- sad! But I do rinse my sponges in my 155-degree kitchen sink hot water for 3-minutes. I wonder whether this helps reduce bacteria -- that degree of hot water above the usual 120-degrees?

@FieldOfFocus 3 месяца назад

I will be doing another sponge video this summer, I am collecting other ways people disinfect their sponges!