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

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9 ай бұрын

#cleaning #bacteria #realworldresults #disinfect #sanitize
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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@unpackingideas 20 күн бұрын

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 18 күн бұрын

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

@julianknows 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@j-tibz8299 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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

@dagnolia6004 2 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!!

@maywattee 8 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 8 ай бұрын

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

@sundoesshine8583 15 күн бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 12 күн бұрын

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

@bodinian Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts!

@salsasoul4112 6 күн бұрын

Great content. I soak my sponges in bleach and water. Let it sit for 10 minutes, rinse and air dry.

@FieldOfFocus 4 күн бұрын

Sounds good!!!!

@denisecornille6265 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your videos! Ty so much

@FieldOfFocus 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support!

@vsn5474 9 ай бұрын

Very nice video, thank you!

@FieldOfFocus 9 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

@justyna.1979 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@FieldOfFocus 9 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@blue-sb4wq 3 ай бұрын

FANTASTIC EXPERIMENT 👏

@FieldOfFocus 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! This was a fun one!

@kraftykristin4968 8 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@tinaspigener2102 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@FieldOfFocus 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@tivipanasonic 14 күн бұрын

Love your videos. Really helpful.

@FieldOfFocus 12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@bm.6349 9 ай бұрын

Awesome. Gonna try the vinegar method.

@FieldOfFocus 9 ай бұрын

Great! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@Sue-bx4co 9 ай бұрын

Great video!

@FieldOfFocus 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@snowlocke1342 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@whoooozen 8 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Mix bleach and dishwash is toxic for your information

@sundoesshine8583 15 күн бұрын

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

@FrithEvans 2 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

@@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.

@ccelms6581 4 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your continued support!!! 😁😊

@ccelms6581 4 ай бұрын

@@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 ай бұрын

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

@ccelms6581 4 ай бұрын

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

@TheSweetpea73 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@natasastojanovic5321 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@mariagauthier1327 2 ай бұрын

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

@veggiestan9500 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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

@Meileehere 7 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 7 ай бұрын

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

@connieh.4212 7 ай бұрын

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

@susanschofield2705 5 күн бұрын

Me, too

@UFOCrochet 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@CrunchyCleaningbyKathy 3 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for that recommendation! I appreciate it!

@sharonDnc 8 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@ShhhMind 2 ай бұрын

(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 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq 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 ай бұрын

@@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!

@kerrir1955 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@dlspeed1 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ps6phttinqyUpac.html

@dlspeed1 5 ай бұрын

Thanks @@FieldOfFocus

@suen5006 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

This was excellent ! Thank you 😊

@FieldOfFocus 8 ай бұрын

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

@ozarkmoons 6 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 6 ай бұрын

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

@lynnettawilliams2138 8 ай бұрын

I use vinagar and boiling watter

@FieldOfFocus 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing and watching!

@analyticalhabitrails9857 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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!

@kerrir1955 9 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@kassandraanderson5564 7 ай бұрын

Please try the Sponge Daddy!!

@FieldOfFocus 7 ай бұрын

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

@CrunchyCleaningbyKathy 3 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 3 ай бұрын

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) : kzfaq.info/sun/PL6P5xAP9Rj6Jp_mEprHAtUIvXu2KtDM7r

@CrunchyCleaningbyKathy 3 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 3 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

@@FieldOfFocus oh no! Stay safe!!!

@SunFlower44453 8 ай бұрын

The music is crazy, Love all the tests though

@FieldOfFocus 8 ай бұрын

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

@derellscott6695 6 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 5 ай бұрын

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

@paulaclark9729 8 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts!

@ccelms6581 4 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 4 ай бұрын

YES!! I tested it in the fall : Testing the Jaws Cleaning System- How Well does it Work? - VIEWER REQUEST! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/itx_d9ehp5O8iKs.html

@ccelms6581 4 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 4 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@user-jm9ep3zp5g 3 ай бұрын

what is the temp on microwave ?

@FieldOfFocus 3 ай бұрын

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!

@analyticalhabitrails9857 9 ай бұрын

Yeessssssss!!!!

@FieldOfFocus 9 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying this one!

@Milen983 8 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts!

@NoirHammer 3 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts!

@lisamcgehee7231 6 ай бұрын

Swab the dishwasher.

@FieldOfFocus 6 ай бұрын

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

@Sbannmarie 4 ай бұрын

Americas test kitchen says to boil it for five minutes

@FieldOfFocus 4 ай бұрын

Good to know! Thanks for watching!

@Sbannmarie 4 ай бұрын

@@FieldOfFocuslet us know what you think about that

@FieldOfFocus 4 ай бұрын

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

@MrRVRclubprez 8 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 8 ай бұрын

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???? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8qFpJSqsdqain0.html

@ryanlaffan7064 3 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 3 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@FieldOfFocus 8 ай бұрын

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

@OpenMindedForever 3 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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