Keeping dishes clean helps avoid germs and bacteria, which keeps your kitchen safe and healthy. Always use a clean sponge, as dirty ones can spread bacteria and bad smells to your dishes. Avoid ...

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In the October 1989 issue of Food & Wine, cookbook author and F&W contributor Jim Fobel asked culinary superstars Julia Child, M.F.K. Fisher, Craig Claiborne, Julie Sahni, Florence Lin, Paula Wolfert, ...

Working with a clean sponge is essential when washing dishes by hand. "Dirty sponges can harbor bacteria and bad odors, so if not properly cleaned, it could spread bacteria and odors to dishes," says ...