One of my dear friends was watching me do the dishes after a BBQ recently. She asked where I had purchased my cute little sponges, so I said, “Walmart of course!” She had never seen a sponge cut in half!
I have been cutting my sponges and scrubbers in half for as long as I can remember. Halved sponges are just as durable and productive as a whole sponge. You can use one half for a week or so and throw that bad boy away without fuss. Then you have another half waiting for you under the sink! 
You can also cut magic erasers, dryer sheets and scrubbing pads in half which doubles your inventory in just one slice as well.
I just cut them as soon as I buy them, then toss them in a gallon sized ziploc and toss it under my sink.
I’m curious, do you or have you ever cut sponges in half to stretch your dollar too?
Cut the sponge into slices All you need is a retractable blade knife, an elastic band, two chopsticks or wooden sticks, and an elastic band. You can also use a regular knife if you wish. Using the retractable blade knife, cut your sponge three times into four slices without piercing through the bottom.
I just cut them as soon as I buy them, then toss them in a gallon sized ziploc and toss it under my sink.
You can also cut magic erasers, dryer sheets and scrubbing pads in half which doubles your inventory in just one slice as well.
One of my dear friends was watching me do the dishes after a BBQ recently. She asked where I had purchased my cute little sponges, so I said, “Walmart of course!” She had never seen a sponge cut in half!
I’m curious, do you or have you ever cut sponges in half to stretch your dollar too?
I have been cutting my sponges and scrubbers in half for as long as I can remember. Halved sponges are just as durable and productive as a whole sponge. You can use one half for a week or so and throw that bad boy away without fuss. Then you have another half waiting for you under the sink!
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FAQ
Why do people cut sponges?
What happens when you cut a sponge?
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How to clean a dish sponge?
Do clean your sponges daily. A clean dish sponge decreases your odds of spreading bacteria around your kitchen. Microwaving is one of the most effective methods of cleaning sponges. Simply place a completely wet sponge in the microwave for one to two minutes. Keep an eye on it while the microwave’s on. Give it time to cool before removing it.
How do you clean a sponge?
Microwaving is one of the most effective methods of cleaning sponges. Simply place a completely wet sponge in the microwave for one to two minutes. Keep an eye on it while the microwave’s on. Give it time to cool before removing it. You can also wash your sponge in the dishwasher—with your dishes—as long as you’re using a heated dry setting.
Can you cut a sponge in half?
Cut it in half. If the sponge is big enough, an easy way to double its lifespan is by simply cutting it in half, either diagonally or vertically. There’s typically more than enough surface area on one half of a sponge to cut through grease and grime on pots, pans, and other kitchen surfaces.
Can you clean a kitchen sponge?
While you might be content to clean your kitchen sponge and continue using it till it’s nothing but a useless scrap, it isn’t a good idea. No matter what cleaning method you employ, you won’t be able to get rid of more than 60% bacteria hidden inside the scrubber.