Microwave Oven Can Sterilize Sponges, Scrub Pads, Researchers Say

... Microwave ovens may be good for more than just zapping the leftovers; they may also help protect your family.University of Florida engineering researchers have found that microwaving kitchen sponges and plastic scrubbers - known to be common carriers of the bacteria and viruses that cause food-borne illnesses - sterilizes them rapidly and effectively. [click link for full article] ...