While not all bacteria are harmful, those that are – like salmonella – can spread from sponges to your hands and kitchen surfaces, according to a new study. Those bacteria can make people sick.

Kitchen sponges harbor more bacteria than kitchen brushes, which may be a more hygienic way to clean your dishes, according to researchers in Norway.

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WASHING up dishes is a tedious but necessary task that ultimately helps people stay happy and healthy in the long run. But using sponges may negate the benefits of cleaning, according to scientists.

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By Katie Hunt, CNN Kitchen sponges harbor more bacteria than kitchen brushes, which may be a more hygienic way to clean your dishes, according to researchers in Norway. “Salmonella and other ...