A menstrual sponge can be one of two things: part of a real, living sea sponge or part of a synthetic one. Either way, they’re said to be very absorbent and act a bit like a tampon without the string.

You’d be reasonable to assume that cleaning products are the one thing in your home that you don’t have to clean. However, you’d be wrong. Sponges have been proven to be a breeding ground for bacteria ...

Sponges are used to wipe counters, scrub dishes, and maybe even clean residue from the kitchen faucet head — there's no doubt they are essential for keeping your kitchen clean. But how long has yours ...

You may cringe each time you wring out your dirty, old kitchen sponge, thinking you should replace it. And often, you then forget. But you really should swap it out for a new one – and probably more ...