Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?

Billy wrote on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:02:11 -0400:

> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth
> from smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?

Wash it frequently in the washing machine. Sponges can be put thro' the
dishwasher or else, a *wet* sponge can be nuked for 30 seconds or so.
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Billy wrote:

> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>

Troll.

On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:15:20 -0500, Kathleen
> wrote:

>Troll.

slut!

Billy wrote on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:18:07 -0400:

>> Troll.

>Slut


It's probably not worthwhile blocking this sender since I suspect he
will go away.

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On Jul 31, 2:15*pm, Kathleen > wrote:
> Billy wrote:
> > Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> > smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months? *
>
> Troll.

It's just so hard to tell. Sometimes the really dumb questions are
trolls, attempting to stir up random noise, but sometimes they are
just really dumb. Then you have to choose between insulting them with
"troll" or with "dumb." Life is full of tough choices. -aem

On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:20:21 GMT, "James Silverton"
> wrote:

>It's probably not worthwhile blocking this sender since I suspect he
>will go away.

Kathleen started the third grade name calling. Be careful what you
wish for when you have an immature outlook on life.

It was a legitimate question and I respect your response, Mr.
Silverton.

"Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
...
> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>
>

Replace it at LEAST once a day with a fresh one. I toss my dishcloth and
the 2 or 3 kitchen towels in the washer (clothes) every morning and replace
with ones out of the drawer.

We'll do a laundry load at least 6 times a week, so they just go along for
the ride automatically.

Kitchen SPONGES are great harborers of germs. (I only use them for
scrubbing the sink with Barkeeper's Friend).

Just my 2¢.

Van


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"Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
...
> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>

You can nuke a dish cloth for 60 or so seconds when wet. It's the last
thing that I do before I go to bed. I fold it in 1/4's and nuke it. I take
it out in the morning. It can be taken out right away ... I just don't do
it that way (it's too hot).

Woolstitcher wrote:

> "Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
>>smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>>
>
>
> You can nuke a dish cloth for 60 or so seconds when wet. It's the last
> thing that I do before I go to bed. I fold it in 1/4's and nuke it. I take
> it out in the morning. It can be taken out right away ... I just don't do
> it that way (it's too hot).
>
>

GOOD GRIEF! It's a freakin' dishrag! Use it, throw it in the hamper,
get out a clean one. If it stinks it's dirty with food, bacteria, mold.
I'm no clean freak but it's not like you have to take out a loan to
buy enough dish clothes to last between loads of laundry. Why use
stopgap measures on something that cheap that you RUB ON YOUR DISHES?

On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:41:51 -0400, "Woolstitcher"
> wrote:

>You can nuke a dish cloth for 60 or so seconds when wet. It's the last
>thing that I do before I go to bed.

Thanks...that is a great idea!! Will try that tonight.

"Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
...
> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?

Yes, use it to wipe your crotch.

Do that enough times and you'll begin to understand sanitation.
--
Old Scoundrel

(AKA Dimitri)

Billy wrote:
> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:15:20 -0500, Kathleen
> > wrote:
>
>> Troll.
>
> slut!

I'm not trying to be funny or anything but this reminds me of:

This guy's going down a narrow mountain road in a big Buick and passes a
little old lady going up in an old VW. It's a tight fit but as they
pass, the lady screams "PIG!" at the man. The guy instantly yells
"BITCH!" Then he goes around the next corner and crashes into the
biggest pig he'd ever seen. Ha.

I hate stinky slimy wet pieces of fabric. You have my sympathy.

Randy Johnson wrote:

> On 31-Jul-2008, Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote:
>
>
>>On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:15:20 -0500, Kathleen
> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Troll.
>>
>>slut!
>
>
> I'm not sayin' I'm absolutely convinced; but, there is circumstantial
> evidence to support her assertion. There appears to be none to support
> yours; if you got some dirt to dish, give us the details.
>

Sheer wishful thinking.

On Jul 31, 2:41*pm, "Van" > wrote:
> "Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> > smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>
> Replace it at LEAST once a day with a fresh one. *I toss my dishcloth and
> the 2 or 3 kitchen towels in the washer (clothes) every morning and replace
> with ones out of the drawer.
>
> We'll do a laundry load at least 6 times a week, so they just go along for
> the ride automatically.
>
> Kitchen SPONGES are great harborers of germs. *(I only use them for
> scrubbing the sink with Barkeeper's Friend).
>
> Just my 2¢.
>
> Van
>
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They are safer than you think- at least they have a chance of drying
out after a day or so...I heard that nukking a damp sponge on high for
2 minutes will take care of like 98% of bad critters. I have a little
basket that has suction cups that hangs onto the inside of your sink,
so my stuff dries out pretty quick. Otherwise, your plan sounds okay,
too.

merryb wrote:

> They are safer than you think- at least they have a chance of drying
> out after a day or so...I heard that nukking a damp sponge on high for
> 2 minutes will take care of like 98% of bad critters. I have a little
> basket that has suction cups that hangs onto the inside of your sink,
> so my stuff dries out pretty quick.

I have something similar. Anyway, coincidentally and because
I haven't cleaned off my desk, I have last Sunday's
Marilyn Vos Savant's column right here. She says you have
to nuke it for 4 minutes.

I guess that's to get 100% of the critters. Disclaimer, don't burn
yourself on the sponge.

nancy

Billy wrote:
> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months? �

What pray tell is a dish cloth... don't you mean a dish rag, the evil
schmatah poor folks used to use during the '40s and '50s for washing
dishes etc... you don't even wanna know the etceteras... but just
think of the days pre disposible diapers and feminine sanitary
napkins.

Billy wrote:
> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months? �

Move into the modern age, get rid of those filthy schmatahs.

http://www.amazon.com/S-O-S-Tuffy-Ny.../dp/B0002ZWAJW

On 2008-07-31, Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote:
> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?

Yes! Quit using one.

I gave up cloths and sponges years ago. They smell and get rancid and
generally suck. One alleged expert claims cloths and sponges breed more bad
mojo than your toilet. I don't know if that's true, but I now use a
dishwashing brush. A brush washes just as clean, stays more sanitary, and
can be bleached good as new. I used one brush for over 2 yrs.

nb

"aem" > wrote in message
...
On Jul 31, 2:15 pm, Kathleen > wrote:
> Billy wrote:
> > Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> > smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>
> Troll.

It's just so hard to tell. Sometimes the really dumb questions are
trolls, attempting to stir up random noise, but sometimes they are
just really dumb. Then you have to choose between insulting them with
"troll" or with "dumb." Life is full of tough choices. -aem


Well, you have a third choice -- not insulting them at all. I thought it was
a sensible question from someone without a lot of kitchen experience.

Felice

On Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:02:49 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>I used one brush for over 2 yrs.

How long was your vacation? I replace my dish brushes at least twice
a year because they are just plain worn out.


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Janet Baraclough wrote:

> The message >
> from Kathleen > contains these words:
>
>
>>Woolstitcher wrote:
>
>
>>>"Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
>>>>smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>You can nuke a dish cloth for 60 or so seconds when wet. It's the last
>>>thing that I do before I go to bed. I fold it in 1/4's and nuke it.
>>> I take
>>>it out in the morning. It can be taken out right away ... I just
>>>don't do
>>>it that way (it's too hot).
>>>
>>>
>
>
>>GOOD GRIEF! It's a freakin' dishrag! Use it, throw it in the hamper,
>>get out a clean one. If it stinks it's dirty with food, bacteria, mold.
>> I'm no clean freak but it's not like you have to take out a loan to
>>buy enough dish clothes to last between loads of laundry. Why use
>>stopgap measures on something that cheap that you RUB ON YOUR DISHES?
>
>
> Can we just define "dishcloth" please, before the flamewar?
>
> Is the OP talking about a large dry cotton rectangle used to dry and
> polish clean washed dishes..
> Or, a small wet fibre rag used to clean dishes in the sink, wipe
> round the sink etc.

Does it matter, if it's been used to the point where it's actually begun
to STINK?!

rOn Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:02:49 GMT, notbob
> wrote:

>A brush washes just as clean, stays more sanitary, and
>can be bleached good as new.

and many of them can be put through the dish washer...
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If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS."

Billy wrote:
>
> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?

Machine wash them with detergent and bleach and rinse well. Get a fresh
one every day; more than that if needed.

On 2008-08-01, sf <sf> wrote:

> How long was your vacation? I replace my dish brushes at least twice
> a year because they are just plain worn out.

Buy better brushes.

nb

On 2008-08-01, Kenneth > wrote:

> and many of them can be put through the dish washer...

When mine starts looking a bit funky, I jes soak in a cup of water/bleach.
Sanatizes and whitens.

nb

On Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:02:25 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2008-08-01, sf <sf> wrote:
>
>> How long was your vacation? I replace my dish brushes at least twice
>> a year because they are just plain worn out.
>
>Buy better brushes.

Aint that the truth. We got one at the dollar store and it was trash
in a few weeks. The best ones come from the hardware store.

Lou

"James Silverton" > wrote in message
news:MNpkk.641$JH5.336@trnddc06...
> Billy wrote on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:02:11 -0400:
>
>> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth
>> from smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>
> Wash it frequently in the washing machine. Sponges can be put thro' the
> dishwasher or else, a *wet* sponge can be nuked for 30 seconds or so.


I just soak the sponges in a little bleach water. Dish clothes need to be
rotated frequently. They all stink after a few days of use. I like to get
plain old white ones that I can wash with bleach.

Paul

"Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
news:Wqtkk.664$rb5.608@trnddc04...
>
> "James Silverton" > wrote in message
> news:MNpkk.641$JH5.336@trnddc06...
>> Billy wrote on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:02:11 -0400:
>>
>>> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth
>>> from smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>>
>> Wash it frequently in the washing machine. Sponges can be put thro' the
>> dishwasher or else, a *wet* sponge can be nuked for 30 seconds or so.
>
>
> I just soak the sponges in a little bleach water. Dish clothes need to be
> rotated frequently. They all stink after a few days of use. I like to
> get plain old white ones that I can wash with bleach.


Make that dish cloths. Always cook naked. It keeps your clothes from
getting dirty.

On Jul 31, 4:17 pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> merryb wrote:
> > They are safer than you think- at least they have a chance of drying
> > out after a day or so...I heard that nukking a damp sponge on high for
> > 2 minutes will take care of like 98% of bad critters. I have a little
> > basket that has suction cups that hangs onto the inside of your sink,
> > so my stuff dries out pretty quick.
>
> I have something similar. Anyway, coincidentally and because
> I haven't cleaned off my desk, I have last Sunday's
> Marilyn Vos Savant's column right here. She says you have
> to nuke it for 4 minutes.
>
> I guess that's to get 100% of the critters. Disclaimer, don't burn
> yourself on the sponge.
>
> nancy

Thanks for the info! No kidding about the sponge- it's hot after 2
min- 4 would be ouchier!

On Jul 31, 5:02 pm, notbob > wrote:
> On 2008-07-31, Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> > smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>
> Yes! Quit using one.
>
> I gave up cloths and sponges years ago. They smell and get rancid and
> generally suck. One alleged expert claims cloths and sponges breed more bad
> mojo than your toilet. I don't know if that's true, but I now use a
> dishwashing brush. A brush washes just as clean, stays more sanitary, and
> can be bleached good as new. I used one brush for over 2 yrs.
>
> nb

Very true- I like the ones that dispense soap.

Billy wrote:

> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?

....

f) I don't have a dish cloth [x]


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"Kathleen" > wrote in message
...
> Janet Baraclough wrote:
>
>> The message >
>> from Kathleen > contains these words:
>>
>>
>>>Woolstitcher wrote:
>>
>>
>>>>"Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
m...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
>>>>>smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>You can nuke a dish cloth for 60 or so seconds when wet. It's the last
>>>>thing that I do before I go to bed. I fold it in 1/4's and nuke it.
>>>> I take it out in the morning. It can be taken out right away ... I
>>>> just
>>>>don't do it that way (it's too hot).
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
>>>GOOD GRIEF! It's a freakin' dishrag! Use it, throw it in the hamper,
>>>get out a clean one. If it stinks it's dirty with food, bacteria, mold.
>>>I'm no clean freak but it's not like you have to take out a loan to buy
>>>enough dish clothes to last between loads of laundry. Why use stopgap
>>>measures on something that cheap that you RUB ON YOUR DISHES?
>>
>>
>> Can we just define "dishcloth" please, before the flamewar?
>>
>> Is the OP talking about a large dry cotton rectangle used to dry and
>> polish clean washed dishes..
>> Or, a small wet fibre rag used to clean dishes in the sink, wipe
>> round the sink etc.
>
> Does it matter, if it's been used to the point where it's actually begun
> to STINK?!
>

I use sponges. I hate dishcloths.


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cybercat wrote:

> "Kathleen" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Janet Baraclough wrote:
>>
>>
>>>The message >
>>>from Kathleen > contains these words:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Woolstitcher wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>>"Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
om...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
>>>>>>smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>You can nuke a dish cloth for 60 or so seconds when wet. It's the last
>>>>>thing that I do before I go to bed. I fold it in 1/4's and nuke it.
>>>>>I take it out in the morning. It can be taken out right away ... I
>>>>>just
>>>>>don't do it that way (it's too hot).
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>GOOD GRIEF! It's a freakin' dishrag! Use it, throw it in the hamper,
>>>>get out a clean one. If it stinks it's dirty with food, bacteria, mold.
>>>>I'm no clean freak but it's not like you have to take out a loan to buy
>>>>enough dish clothes to last between loads of laundry. Why use stopgap
>>>>measures on something that cheap that you RUB ON YOUR DISHES?
>>>
>>>
>>> Can we just define "dishcloth" please, before the flamewar?
>>>
>>> Is the OP talking about a large dry cotton rectangle used to dry and
>>>polish clean washed dishes..
>>> Or, a small wet fibre rag used to clean dishes in the sink, wipe
>>>round the sink etc.
>>
>>Does it matter, if it's been used to the point where it's actually begun
>>to STINK?!
>>
>
>
> I use sponges. I hate dishcloths.

And exactly what tasks do you consider "sponge-worthy"?

"Kathleen" > wrote in message
news
> cybercat wrote:
>
>> "Kathleen" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>>Janet Baraclough wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>The message >
>>>>from Kathleen > contains these words:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Woolstitcher wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>>"Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:k0a494povpfev9prhmb36prc8m227utr0n@4ax. com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
>>>>>>>smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>You can nuke a dish cloth for 60 or so seconds when wet. It's the
>>>>>>last thing that I do before I go to bed. I fold it in 1/4's and nuke
>>>>>>it.
>>>>>>I take it out in the morning. It can be taken out right away ... I
>>>>>>just
>>>>>>don't do it that way (it's too hot).
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>GOOD GRIEF! It's a freakin' dishrag! Use it, throw it in the hamper,
>>>>>get out a clean one. If it stinks it's dirty with food, bacteria,
>>>>>mold. I'm no clean freak but it's not like you have to take out a loan
>>>>>to buy enough dish clothes to last between loads of laundry. Why use
>>>>>stopgap measures on something that cheap that you RUB ON YOUR DISHES?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Can we just define "dishcloth" please, before the flamewar?
>>>>
>>>> Is the OP talking about a large dry cotton rectangle used to dry and
>>>>polish clean washed dishes..
>>>> Or, a small wet fibre rag used to clean dishes in the sink, wipe
>>>>round the sink etc.
>>>
>>>Does it matter, if it's been used to the point where it's actually begun
>>>to STINK?!
>>>
>>
>>
>> I use sponges. I hate dishcloths.
>
> And exactly what tasks do you consider "sponge-worthy"?
>

"Sponge-worthy?" I'm not getting you. I USE A SPONGE instead of a dishcloth.
This means for washing dishes, wiping up the counter, that sort of thing. I
use the kind with the scrubber on the other side for non-stick surfaces,
wash them in hot water after every use, and use scouring powder or softscrub
on my Calphalon.


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Sheldon wrote:

Billy wrote:
> Does anyone have any secrets on how to keep your dish cloth from
> smelling "sour" in the hot humid summer months? ?

What pray tell is a dish cloth... don't you mean a dish rag, the evil
schmatah poor folks used to use during the '40s and '50s for washing
dishes etc... you don't even wanna know the etceteras... but just
think of the days pre disposible diapers and feminine sanitary
napkins.
-------------------

GM:

Other day on the local nooze (Chicawgo, Channel 7) there was a story about a
young hippie - ish family that's gone the "green" route. Not only do they
use cloth diapers, but they have eschewed friggin' TERLIT paper! These
blissninnies use pieces of CLOTH to wipe their arses, these go into a
container thingy by the loo for eventual washing and re - use...

Ye gawds, I almost PUKED...

Some things are simply false "economy"...


--
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Greg

On Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:02:25 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2008-08-01, sf <sf> wrote:
>
>> How long was your vacation? I replace my dish brushes at least twice
>> a year because they are just plain worn out.
>
>Buy better brushes.
>
*What's better?* I get the generic grocery store variety. Do you buy
premium brushes from some internet company?


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Mae West

On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:47:16 -0400, Kenneth
> wrote:

>rOn Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:02:49 GMT, notbob
> wrote:
>
>>A brush washes just as clean, stays more sanitary, and
>>can be bleached good as new.
>
>and many of them can be put through the dish washer...

Many? What happens if they can't?


--
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Mae West

sf wrote:

> On Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:02:25 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>>On 2008-08-01, sf <sf> wrote:
>>
>>> How long was your vacation? I replace my dish brushes at least twice
>>> a year because they are just plain worn out.
>>
>>Buy better brushes.
>>
> *What's better?* I get the generic grocery store variety. Do you buy
> premium brushes from some internet company?

ACME


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In article >,
Kathleen > wrote:

> And exactly what tasks do you consider "sponge-worthy"?

Elaine? I use a sponge with an abrasive backside for nearly everything
in the kitchen. I might use one for months until my wife demands I get
another. We have a dishwasher that most things go into, but I clean my
pots, pans, and anything I'm cooking with currently using the sponge. I
run a thread or two of concentrated dishwashing liquid on it a couple of
times a day or as cleaning warrants. I use the sponge with running water.
The sponge never stinks, but it sure gets ugly. I'm thinking I could get
double sponge life from solutions in this thread.

leo the thrifty