Washing a makeup sponge with warm water and a mild soap can help keep it clean and free of germs that might harm your skin. If you wear makeup, you will likely have a few brushes or sponges on hand ...

A kitchen sponge is one of the dirtiest items in your home. Learn how to clean a kitchen sponge and tell when it's time to toss it. Getty Images One of the hardest working tools in the kitchen is a ...

One of the hardest working tools in the kitchen is a sponge. You grab it to wipe a counter, wash a dish, and scrub the sink. But, how often do you clean the sponge? Just think of all the bits that are ...

Your kitchen sponge does more dirty work than you think. Keeping it fresh is easy with these two methods that should be a ...

Sponges come in a rainbow of colors, but those vibrant shades aren't just decorative -- they're a practical system that ...

You’d be reasonable to assume that cleaning products are the one thing in your home that you don’t have to clean. However, you’d be wrong. Sponges have been proven to be a breeding ground for bacteria ...

A menstrual sponge can be one of two things: part of a real, living sea sponge or part of a synthetic one. Either way, they’re said to be very absorbent and act a bit like a tampon without the string.

Choosing the right loofah plant is essential for making effective sponges. Go for mature fruits that are fully ripened on ...

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...