India, Aug. 3 -- Every day, we clean dirty dishes in our homes with a sponge commonly found in many kitchens. But it could be the reason you are falling sick. Ahana Nazar Hafis, a Qatar-based food safety officer, in an Instagram post shared on June 4, cautioned that kitchen sponges are extremely dirty and should be replaced frequently.

According to Ahana, a kitchen sponge can harbour more pathogenic bacteria than a toilet seat because their porous, damp nature easily traps organic food debris. To maintain proper food safety, it is essential to rinse and dry these tools thoroughly after every cleaning task.

The food safety officer posted the Instagram reel with the caption, "Your kitchen sponge may look clean, but it can actually be one ...