May 14, 2025 at 4:49 am

‘It is nasty because it gets all over your dishes.’ – A Doctor Said People Shouldn’t Use Sponges To Wash Dishes

by Matthew Gilligan

man talking about sponges

TikTok/@drpompa

I don’t think this news is gonna go over very well with some people…

A doctor named Daniel posted a video on TikTok and told viewers why he thinks they need to get rid of sponges when they wash their dishes.

man talking about sponges

TikTok/@drpompa

The caption to the video reads, “Why you should never use kitchen sponges.”

Daniel said that kitchen sponges are toxic and full of bacteria and he told his friend he shouldn’t use them.

His friend replied, “Hold on, I didn’t put those there. You brought those with you. I know you did.”

man talking about bacteria on sponges

TikTok/@drpompa

Daniel told viewers, “Remember, I told you they did a study on how these hold bacteria. It is nasty because it gets all over your dishes.”

I guess it’s time to look for some alternatives…

two men standing in a kitchen

TikTok/@drpompa

Here’s the video.

@drpompa

Why You Should Never Use Kitchen Sponges 🧽

♬ original sound – Dr. Daniel Pompa – Dr. Daniel Pompa

TikTokkers shared their thoughts.

This person chimed in.

Screenshot 2025 04 26 at 4.58.26 PM It is nasty because it gets all over your dishes.   A Doctor Said People Shouldnt Use Sponges To Wash Dishes

Another individual shared a tip.

Screenshot 2025 04 26 at 4.58.38 PM It is nasty because it gets all over your dishes.   A Doctor Said People Shouldnt Use Sponges To Wash Dishes

And this TikTokker spoke up.

Screenshot 2025 04 26 at 4.58.56 PM It is nasty because it gets all over your dishes.   A Doctor Said People Shouldnt Use Sponges To Wash Dishes

He’s a doctor, so we all need to listen up!

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