Microwave Oven Can Sterilize Sponges, Scrub Pads

Science Daily ^ | 1-22-2007 | University Of Florida

[blam]

Do not try to sterilize US paper money in the microwave. It will burn!!!

[wku man]

Will it work for sterilizing liberals?

Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!

[REPANDPROUDOFIT]

Good Grief! It took a study by University of Florida engineers? I have been doing this for years. I saw it on HGTV.

[nuconvert]

I read about this a while back.

Now, what's the deal with green peppers in the micowave? They're scary.

[Argus]

people should microwave their sponges according to how often they cook, with every other day being a good rule of thumb.

Or you could just throw the dirty sponge away and open a new one. I find that works well too.

[Rb ver. 2.0]

If you leave underwear in to long the elastic starts to burn.

[fishergirl]

LOL!! Could work - I'd better get a bigger microwave!

[PRND21]

Now, what's the deal with green peppers in the micowave? They're scary.

What happens to green peppers?

[doc1019]

LOL!!!!!!!

[Prophet in the wilderness]

Steel wool pads ? ...... I didn't think so,,,,

[Bratch]

It works well with pets, also.

[spectre]

LOL..works for me too!

sw

[spectre]

Oh gawd...lol..you're sick..lol..

sw

[Blue Jays]

Hi All-

I see the folks behind the counter at the Dunkin' Donuts near my home microwaving sponges all the time for health and sanitation reasons. It makes sense and it makes me feel good about purchasing food and drinks there.

~ Blue Jays ~

[Enterprise]

I've found it works best if you take the underwear off first.

[Emmett McCarthy]

Oh, you said "in". I thought you said "on" and thought, Well, DUH!

[umgud]

As a bachelor, I've honed my skills at singlehood. I've often used a microwave to dry moist socks and other items needed in a hurry. I've also used a milk crate to carry dirty dishes when going to the sprayrite carwash. I've even cooked pretty tough fish on the pots & pans cycle in my dishwasher.

[Alouette]

microwaving kitchen sponges and plastic scrubbers

Ewwww! Something my mother-in-law would do to save money! (G-D rest her soul)

I think I'll just buy new ones.

[colorado tanker]

Thanks, blam. News you can use!

[70times7]

The problem with this type of cooking is that the skin just doesn't get that nice crispy golden brown that I like.