VERY trivial question about dish sponge placement

tranquility · 11-16-2021, 02:56 PM

A minor irritant (even though I'm usually a ftn over form guy) is I always leave my dish sponge, etc (whatever you use to scrub/clean your dishes) next to the sink and it's unsightly. I'd rather put them away under the sink inside a cupboard but ofc that's no good since it won't dry properly, get mildew and turn nasty. Still, it's lying on top of my counter and it's an eyesore. Are there any better ideas what to do w them that is both practical and not such an eyesore?

Pauldunlop13 · 11-16-2021, 03:06 PM

A soap dish will work

cmyx6go · 11-16-2021, 03:07 PM

I have a stainless steel basket kind of thing that attaches to the side of the sink with suction cups. I'll see if I can find a picture.

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M5Rick · 11-16-2021, 03:14 PM

Haven't a sponge but a saucepan wash up brush which goes in a holder on the side and for wiping the sink a microcloth that joins it on the side.

upstatedoc · 11-16-2021, 03:19 PM

I can't believe you've done this

Tommy-G · 11-16-2021, 03:20 PM

Nahhh, I just leave that thing where ever it falls

Lady Jane · 11-16-2021, 03:29 PM

A dish rack with a sponge holder.

Attachment 2744497

tranquility · 11-16-2021, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I have a stainless steel basket kind of thing that attaches to the side of the sink with suction cups. I'll see if I can find a picture.

Attachment 2744477

Tx. I figured it would be something like this but other trays I've seen are clunky, this one actually looks good.

So, where do you put your dishwashing gloves?

upstatedoc · 11-16-2021, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

A dish rack with a sponge holder.

Attachment 2744497

But is he sponge worthy?

tranquility · 11-16-2021, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

But is he sponge worthy?

Eww, you use sponge for those 2 purposes?

Lady Jane · 11-16-2021, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranquility

Tx. I figured it would be something like this but other trays I've seen are clunky, this one actually looks good.

So, where do you put your dishwashing gloves?

I have an under counter drawer for that purpose.

Attachment 2744515

dtox9 · 11-16-2021, 04:21 PM

Or............
you could switch over to using a natural sea sponge.....

https://acmespongeonline.com/natural-sea-sponge-uses/

"Using a sea sponge in the kitchen has many benefits over the commonly used synthetic sponges. Sea sponges, unlike synthetics, are naturally antibacterial, essentially self-cleaning (because of their pore structure) and, as a result, don’t develop the nasty odors normally associated with a kitchen sponge."

vreihen16 · 11-16-2021, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I have a stainless steel basket kind of thing that attaches to the side of the sink with suction cups. I'll see if I can find a picture.

Our cheap dish drainer basket has wire loop arms on the sides that can be flexed out slightly to hold a wet sponge while it dries.....

tranquility · 11-16-2021, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

I have an under counter drawer for that purpose.

Attachment 2744515

Neat drawer, but it's not airy so I'd be concerned still.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtox9

Or............
you could switch over to using a natural sea sponge.....

https://acmespongeonline.com/natural-sea-sponge-uses/

"Using a sea sponge in the kitchen has many benefits over the commonly used synthetic sponges. Sea sponges, unlike synthetics, are naturally antibacterial, essentially self-cleaning (because of their pore structure) and, as a result, don’t develop the nasty odors normally associated with a kitchen sponge."

Hmm, tx, interesting, but I wonder since it could still mildew, just lower chance.

re various posts about drying racks:
I don't want the clutter of having one sitting on the counter though.

cmyx6go · 11-16-2021, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranquility

Tx. I figured it would be something like this but other trays I've seen are clunky, this one actually looks good.

So, where do you put your dishwashing gloves?

You’re kidding, right? I don’t use gloves.

tranquility · 11-16-2021, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

You’re kidding, right? I don’t use gloves.

I'm not kidding haha, what's the deal?

cmyx6go · 11-16-2021, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranquility

I'm not kidding haha, what's the deal?

Your hands are too delicate for soap and water? LOL.

6oclockshadow · 11-16-2021, 04:43 PM

I am an essentialist--a step further than minimalist- so no clutter on my counter-ever! Just bare, sterile surfaces.
I use a silicone sponge--They last forever, they go in the dish washer, they are impervious to mold and odor. When I'm done with it, it goes under the sink.
You really have to stop using those synthetic dish sponges they are bacteria hotels.

tranquility · 11-16-2021, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Your hands are too delicate for soap and water? LOL.

It's not that, I just don't want to wash my hands after washing the dishes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6oclockshadow

I am an essentialist--a step further than minimalist- so no clutter on my counter-ever! Just bare, sterile surfaces.
I use a silicone sponge--They last forever, they go in the dish washer, they are impervious to mold and odor. When I'm done with it, it goes under the sink.
You really have to stop using those synthetic dish sponges they are bacteria hotels.

"Essentialist", I like it.

So are they even better than those sea sponges?

Esteban · 11-16-2021, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Your hands are too delicate for soap and water? LOL.

For dishpan hands.

I know... should go in the "you know you're old" thread. lol

2000cs · 11-16-2021, 05:21 PM

Dine out.

M5Rick · 11-16-2021, 05:26 PM

If you don't like using the thick rubber gloves then latex ones are good if you have a lot of washing up to do.

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