Old sponges, don’t throw them away: “they’re worth their weight in gold” | I always use them like this in the garden

Do you have old kitchen sponges and think they are no longer useful? Think again! These little wonders can work wonders for your plants. Yes, yes, you read that right! And what’s more, it’s a great way to recycle.

“The best ideas are often the simplest.”

Step by step to recycle your sponges
Preparing and disinfecting used sponges Here’s
how to do it:

Washing and disinfecting:
Wash the sponge in warm water: This helps remove dirt residue and food debris.
Disinfect it with vinegar or baking soda:
Vinegar: Fill a container with vinegar and let the sponge soak for 24 hours.
Baking soda: Mix baking soda with water to form a solution, and let the sponge soak for 24 hours.
Alternative: You can also use bleach to disinfect the sponge, but vinegar and baking soda are gentler on the environment.
Cutting:

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