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In a recent laboratory analysis, nine different sponge samples were collected from various households, alongside an individual's personal sponge. The results were eye-opening: one sponge harbored a staggering 23 million bacteria. To put this into perspective, that single sponge contained bacteria levels nearly ten times higher than the dirtiest sample in the batch. The data underscores how quickly bacteria can accumulate in cleaning tools meant for the kitchen.