This applies to detergents, bath products, cleaning sponges, and household cleaning products like vinegar and baking soda.

Wipe and dry the plastic mat, then clean the sponge, hang the drying cloth up to dry and replace it with a fresh one.

There are lots of places for germs to hang out in the kitchen, including the drain in your sink, the countertop, and the sponges, rags, scrubbers.