🧽 Why I freeze my kitchen sponges — and why you might want to start too. Sounds weird, but it works. Cleaner kitchen, longer-lasting sponges, and fewer germs 👀 Full list of surprisingly useful kitchen hacks in the article below!👇
“Stick your sponge in the freezer overnight.” At first, it sounded a little ridiculous. But I’m always up for trying something new around the house — especially if it promises to make things cleaner.
Let’s be real: we rarely stop to think about how gross kitchen sponges can get. But science has some nasty news — just one square centimeter of sponge can harbor millions of bacteria. Yes, even more than a toilet seat.
So I gave it a shot. I popped my sponge into the freezer before bed and took it out the next morning. After running it under hot water to thaw, here’s what happened:
✔️ It looked totally clean (at least to the eye).
✔️ That musty smell? Gone.
✔️ And surprisingly, the sponge didn’t fall apart.
Now I’ve made it a weekly habit — every few days I toss all my sponges into the freezer overnight. They seem to last longer, and I feel way better about using them. Plus, it’s a small win for the household budget.
Inspired by this, I’ve started trying out other simple hacks to make kitchen life easier — and a few of them are absolute game-changers:
The Wooden Spoon Trick
Sick of milk boiling over every time? Just lay a wooden spoon across the top of the pot. It really works — no more mess!
Garlic Without the Fuss
Toss a whole bulb of garlic into a jar, seal it, and shake it hard. The skins fall right off — no sticky fingers or garlic-scented hands.
Goodbye Onion Tears
Hold a piece of bread between your teeth while cutting onions. It actually keeps your eyes from watering. (Yes, you might look silly — but it works!) Want an upgrade? Try swimming goggles — if you’re brave.
Microwave Makeover
Place half a lemon in a bowl of water and heat it in the microwave for a couple of minutes. The steam loosens grime, and a quick wipe-down makes it sparkle like new.
It’s the little tricks like these that make daily chores feel just a bit more satisfying. Got a kitchen hack you swear by? I’d love to hear it!
