On Jul 31, 4:17 pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> merryb wrote:
> > They are safer than you think- at least they have a chance of drying
> > out after a day or so...I heard that nukking a damp sponge on high for
> > 2 minutes will take care of like 98% of bad critters. I have a little
> > basket that has suction cups that hangs onto the inside of your sink,
> > so my stuff dries out pretty quick.
>
> I have something similar. Anyway, coincidentally and because
> I haven't cleaned off my desk, I have last Sunday's
> Marilyn Vos Savant's column right here. She says you have
> to nuke it for 4 minutes.
>
> I guess that's to get 100% of the critters. Disclaimer, don't burn
> yourself on the sponge.
>
> nancy

Thanks for the info! No kidding about the sponge- it's hot after 2
min- 4 would be ouchier!