Some of them should be thrown out right now.
Dirty places in the kitchen don’t have to be the floor, sink, or counters; Sometimes these are the items you don’t throw away when you should. For example…
Sponges

“Brushes tend to have fewer bacteria than sponges, but they still accumulate and spread them, including those marketed as ‘antibacterial.’ So make sure you wash them with soap after use and store them somewhere they can dry,” says food safety expert Trevor Craig.
How often to change: once a month if you actively use the brush, or once every few months if it is rarely used.
Whether you use dishcloths for everything from counters to dishes or just for your hands, Craig says you should change them once a day. After all, you wouldn’t reuse a paper towel even if it dried out, would you?
How often to change: at your discretion, but wash after use during the day!
This is another element that we often overexpose. “Scratched boards become a hospitable home for bacteria: it is almost impossible to clean them of microcracks,” explains Craig.
How often to change: once every six months or more often – check how damaged the board is and whether it has an unpleasant odor.
Oddly enough, they also ended up on the blacklist. The fact is that harmful microorganisms penetrate into the cracks of the handle and where it joins the blade – it is very difficult to get rid of them during washing.
How often to change: once every six months (except for high-quality knives, the handles of which do not loosen over time, the rivets do not weaken, and the blade does not appear chipped or scratched).
We keep some of them for years, while they should be thrown away not only after the appearance of an unpleasant smell, but as soon as they are scratched – for the same reason as cutting boards.
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How often to change: when the damage becomes too great. Better yet, opt for glass containers: they are not only safe, but also chic!
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Source: The Voice Mag
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