Ya know how you can disinfect a sponge by putting in the microwave?

[ashling]

How long should it stay in for?

. . . . I'm thinking 10 minutes was a little too long. I may have voided the warranty.


The good thing is that the house is still standing :shrug:

[muffin1]

1. Umm...I think something like 15-20 seconds!

I usually just use a little bleach and hot water, and then rinse it thoroughly - I don't put mine in the microwave, though my best friend does.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

2. If I remember correctly I put it in there for 60 seconds, MAX...

...and it has to be WET, really really WET, or you'll just dehydrate and/or burn it.

But that does kill the germs.

:toast:

[ashling]

3. See? Now that's the reason I didn't come here first ...

Ya get answers all over the place!

Wet - got that ....

10 minutes will do that burn thing ... regardless.

just so that you will know from actual verified testing. Duers should have the facts :blush:

[Recovered Repug]

12. Always make sure the sponge is wet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5fQmeY1LtA

[MiddleFingerMom]

4. WebMD says every other day for two minutes -- and wet... careful when removing as VERY hot.

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ON EDIT: Just tested this and it worked just fine. That said, I would NOT do
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[trof]

5. If you run out of charcoal...

Just nuke some sponges for 10 minutes.
:rofl:

[pokerfan]

6. not recommended

THE BOTTOM LINE: Although effective as a sterilizer, microwaving kitchen sponges can pose a safety hazard.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/27/health/27real.html

[BlueJazz]

7. I just pour pure bleach on it, wait 5 seconds and rinse.

[Kaleva]

8. You're concerned about voiding the warranty on a sponge?

:)

[applegrove]

9. Works for dish cloths too. 1 minute on high I'd say.

[rurallib]

10. so - how much smoke was there?

[ashling]

11. OK, now y'all are just mocking me

:rofl:

Not too much. One standup fan, hood exhaust (high) and one custom made 36" shop fan took care of it ... in a few (like 4) hours.

[rurallib]

16. My (then) 10 year old daughter put a potato in for 22 minutes

while I was outside working on the yard one day.
Smooooooky

[struggle4progress]

13. I set a grilled cheese sammich on fire in the microwave earlier this year

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=9655902&mesg_id=9655902

I really knew better, too: I've been cookin with that thing for years and years. Punched a button wrong, didn't double-check

[ashling]

14. Good to hear

shows that you can wreak all sorts of havoc ...

if you don't put your mind to it.


:rofl:

[Rhythm]

15. I soak mine in soapy water, then nuke for 1 1/2 minutes

Works every time...

[lillypaddle]

17. oh noes!

The last time I did that the whole house smelled like sour sponge!

[eppur_se_muova]

18. Not food, so not eligible for the Burnt Food Museum ...

http://www.burntfoodmuseum.com/

[Arugula Latte]

19. I've been doing damp sponge at two minutes.