Metagenomic Analysis of Regularly Microwave-Treated and Untreated Domestic Kitchen Sponges

Kitchen sponges massively absorb and spread microorganisms, leading to contamination of kitchen appliances, surfaces, and food. Microwaving as an effective and widespread technique can rapidly reduce the microbial load of kitchen sponges. However, long-term effects of such treatments are largely unk...

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Main Authors: Susanne Jacksch, Jyothi Thota, Sudarshan Shetty, Hauke Smidt, Sylvia Schnell, Markus Egert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/5/736