Reynolds Settles the Debate Not surprisingly, there is no hard-and-fast number when it comes to throwing away your sponges.

To test both the Scrub Daddy and Scotch-Brite sponges’ abilities to lift charred remains from stainless steel, we burned American Cheese and breadcrumbs and the let the pans sit overnight.

Running your sponges through the dishwasher helps kill bacteria. Scotch-Brite recommends replacing sponges at least once a month. It’s an inevitability on the order of death and taxes ...