"James Silverton" > wrote in message
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> Billy wrote on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:02:11 -0400:
>
>> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth
>> from smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>
> Wash it frequently in the washing machine. Sponges can be put thro' the
> dishwasher or else, a *wet* sponge can be nuked for 30 seconds or so.


I just soak the sponges in a little bleach water. Dish clothes need to be
rotated frequently. They all stink after a few days of use. I like to get
plain old white ones that I can wash with bleach.

Paul

"Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
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>
> "James Silverton" > wrote in message
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>> Billy wrote on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:02:11 -0400:
>>
>>> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth
>>> from smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>>
>> Wash it frequently in the washing machine. Sponges can be put thro' the
>> dishwasher or else, a *wet* sponge can be nuked for 30 seconds or so.
>
>
> I just soak the sponges in a little bleach water. Dish clothes need to be
> rotated frequently. They all stink after a few days of use. I like to
> get plain old white ones that I can wash with bleach.


Make that dish cloths. Always cook naked. It keeps your clothes from
getting dirty.