Spongy

Hmmm... paper towels vs. the ubiquitous kitchen sponge. You were just thinking about this, right? Well, it's worth a bit of thought. Here are 3 reasons why I use paper towels to wash dishes rather than a sponge:

http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002316.html

http://www.thegreenguide.com/blog/tow/966

http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/0,21770,1198201,00.html

Truly, a little kitchen-sponge is very handy to have around for wiping down counters, stove tops, etc. You don't eat food off the counter. Er, well, I mean not as a rule. And that first day when you take the shiny (whatever) new sponge out of the wrapper, it's good for anything. And I mean anything. But don't ask me just 'what' I mean by that.

But after that first day, run it through the dishwasher. Boil it. Nuke it. Toss it. Yes, my friends... your life may depend on it.