There’s an age-old argument about the best option for cleaning dishes: dish cloths, sponges, or dish brushes. My friend still defends her grandma’s crocheted cloths — you know the ones I’m talking about? — but dish brushes, hands-down, are the most hygienic option. Unlike dish cloths (basically petri dishes for bacteria) or even sponges, which have pockets where bacteria can grow, when it comes to dish cleaning tools, kitchen brushes earn top marks. The long handle keeps hands out of hot water and the bristles shed moisture so they harbor fewer bacteria than sponges and dishcloths. But just because they’re more hygienic doesn’t mean these dish scrubbers don’t need to be cleaned regularly. On the other hand, if you do not have one with a wooden handle or your own dishwasher, worry not because there’s a simple way you can clean your brush too. Here’s how to keep your dish brush clean and new.
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