When's It DueHow often
How often should you replace kitchen sponges?
About every 1–2 weeks, or after they smell
A sponge that smells of the sink is already overdue. A typical kitchen goes through a few a month; we default to a short usage cycle.
Signs it is worn out — save it nowSave one of these
Kitchen sponges
Every 2 weeks
Why replace it
Sponges hold food residue in a warm, wet block. Replacing them is cheaper than pretending bleach made them new.
Signs it is worn out
- They smell after a rinse
- The scourer side has gone smooth
- They stay slimy after drying on the rack
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