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Not cleaning your sponge.

You might not think about it, but the sponge you do dishes with absorbs and stores the germs that you're scrubbing off of surfaces. Make sure to wash the sponge with soap and water once you're finished with it. It's also a good idea to swap out for a new sponge every other week.

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