I think some people in this country are overly obsessed with cleanliness and get sick because of it. 1OO% agreement!!!
Salmonella's
not for fellas of the bachelor type...
Sickly kitchen scaredy cats...
Bogus, stupid hype!
(but microwaving sponges isn't a bad idea!)
Putting them in the wash cycle in the dishwasher works, too... I've heard. (I just throw mine away constantly!)