There are two sets you can choose from: a pack of 12 sponges that are four inches long, or six 5.5-inch-long sponges. Both packs cost just $20, so the 12-pack nets out to $1.66 per sponge, and the six ...

Tired of fridge odours and wilted produce? A simple, damp sponge can be your secret weapon. This low-cost trick stabilises humidity, absorbing excess moisture and trapping odour molecules. It helps ...

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JACKSONVILLE, FLA – They may look like harmless household helpers, but magic sponges—also known as melamine erasers—are shedding more than grime. Research published in Environmental Science & ...

The kitchen sponge represents one of the most humble yet ubiquitous tools in modern homes. Used daily for washing dishes, wiping counters, and general cleaning, these porous cleaning aids rarely ...

Gardeners are being urged to put washing up sponges in their garden in 2026 - for a very useful reason. It might sound mad, ...

Solutions for algae blooms and pollution caused by minerals from agricultural runoff and industrial manufacturing processes tend to be costly and can be used just once. As more waterways contend with ...