Spoiler alert: no sponge cleans itself. Marketing wants you to believe in unicorns, but microbes don’t care about fancy labels. Even the most high-tech blender still holds onto your dead skin cells and old foundation.
Treat it like a toothbrush: you wouldn’t use the same one for a year, right? (Please say no.) Your face deserves the same respect—but with less minty toothpaste.
How to make each blender last longer (so you feel less guilty)
Wash it with a mild soap after every three to four uses. Squeeze out all the water gently—don’t twist it like you’re wringing a chicken’s neck. Then let it air dry completely in a well-ventilated spot.
Never store it in a closed makeup bag while wet. That’s like sealing a mold farm in a Tupperware container. And please, for the love of all that is holy, don’t share it with your dog. (Yes, I’ve seen it happen. No judgment, but also yes judgment.)
