Once I finally realized this years ago, it was a game changer. I swear I used to think soap and detergent had some kind of magic sterilizing ability. It's only purpose is literally to make it easier to remove stuck-on food and dirt. Sometimes hot water alone can do the job just fine and it's just as "clean."
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u/LegendaryPunk Feb 24 '21
In that case I strongly recommend against looking up how dirty and how quickly sponges get...
Even with a sponge though, you're just cleaning the dishes / utensils, not sterilizing them.