How often do we clean our sponge ?

As for me, those days i don't really care about how my sponge is, although its usually clean but its not something i take note of, a sponge is excellent for wiping up messes and absorbing liquid quickly, it can also absorb harmful food-borne along the way.Though you can’t eliminate 100 percent of germs lurking in a sponge, there are several ways to dramatically reduce the risk of cross-contamination—which can lead to food poisoning
Clean Sponges Daily. To lower the risk of cross-contamination, you should sanitize your sponge. While testing common household methods used to disinfect sponges,
Replace Frequently. Even after two or three uses, your sponge may be teeming with bacteria. And while cleaning your sponge daily help reduce the risk of food poisoning, you should consider replacing your kitchen sponge regularly. If your sponge starts to smell at any point—toss it out immediately.
Store in a Dry Location. It’s important to not only wring out your sponge completely after each use and wash off any loose food or debris,i don't usually take note of this, because i remembered my mum use to have a sponge case which is usually wet, but you should also store it in a dry location. Letting your sponge lay wet on a counter-top takes longer for it to dry and allows harmful bacteria to multiply quickly as well as increases the opportunity for bacteria growth. Also, avoid leaving any damp sponges in an enclosed area such as a bucket or under the sink.
Wipe Up Meat Juices. Cleaning up spills from ground beef with a sponge can increase your chances of spreading harmful food-borne pathogens. Instead, use a paper towel or disinfectant wipes to clean up spills and other bacteria-loaded messes.

Use on Countertops. Many sponges contain millions of bacteria—and it only takes a few to get you sick. Avoid spreading those germs and bacteria to countertops by using a paper towel or disinfectant wipe to reduce the chances of cross-contamination with your sponge.