Frank Esper, health expert: “kitchen sponges should be changed at least every two weeks”
Health expert Frank Esper from the Cleveland Clinic advises replacing kitchen sponges at least every two weeks to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. He emphasizes that proper hygiene practices are essential to avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen.
Why it matters
Practical health advice regarding common household items can significantly reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Kitchen sponges are one of the items most used by everyone in daily life, so they can become a suitable place for the accumulation of germs. For this reason, the specialist in pediatric infectious diseases at Cleveland Clinic, Frank Esper, advises replacing them frequently and paying special attention to their condition. Cross-contamination occurs when an object contains allergens, toxic materials, or microorganisms capable of causing disease. According to the expert, this problem frequently occurs in the kitchen.
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