How to Use sponge in a Sentence
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Wet a sponge and scrub your tub.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Rinse your sponge or cloth and wipe again.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
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Use a sponge to wipe away grease and grime.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
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Scrub any stains with a soft sponge or brush.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
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Scrub any stains with a soft sponge or brush.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Wash the pan with the soft side of the sponge.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
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Use a sponge or cloth to buff out scuff marks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
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Wipe the area down with a non-scratch sponge.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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Scrub the stain with a soft sponge, then rinse and dry.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
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Use a sponge to wipe all around the bathtub.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
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Wipe clean with a sponge or microfiber cloth.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
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Re-wet and wring out the sponge as needed.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
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Even damp rags and sponges can be a source of food for these flies.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Rinse with tepid water and a rag or sponge.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
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Rinse with tepid water and a rag or sponge.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Using a sponge or cloth, wipe down the sides.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
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Take a soft sponge and dip it in the soapy water.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
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Scrub gently with a soft, damp sponge.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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Use an abrasive sponge to scrub away the mess.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
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Then scrub with a non-abrasive sponge or brush.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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Then scrub with a non-abrasive sponge or brush.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
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Then, take a non-abrasive sponge and scrub.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
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Then, take a non-abrasive sponge and scrub.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
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Then, take a non-abrasive sponge and scrub.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
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Then, take a non-abrasive sponge and scrub.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
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Or better yet, put your old sponges to good use.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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Scrub the area with a sponge and rinse as needed.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
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Ana rinsed off the sponge, her shoulders rigid.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
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Wet the brick with a sponge dipped in plain water first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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Use the sponge to scrub the door from top to bottom.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
- She sponged up the spilt milk.
- She sponged the dirt off her shirt.
- He sponged off his face.
- She always sponges meals from us.
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Scrub the area with a soft brush or sponge, then rinse and dry.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
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Scrub the area with a soft brush or sponge, then rinse and dry.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Scrub the area with a soft brush or sponge, then rinse and dry.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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Clean caulk with a mild cleaner and sponge.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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Scrub the area with a brush or sponge to remove the mold.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
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If the plates are built-in, use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe them clean.
—Jennifer Blair, chicagotribune.com, 11 Aug. 2020
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Wash the area with a soft mitt or sponge to get rid of loose dirt, then dry it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe down the outside of the main unit.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2020
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Take a soft cloth or sponge and rub around the bottom and sides of the mug.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
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Dip a soft cloth or sponge into the soapy water.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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Dip a soft cloth or sponge into the soapy water.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
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Using a damp cloth or sponge, wipe down the inside of the oven.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 July 2026
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Gently scrub off with a scouring pad or sponge, then wash and dry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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Then, spritz or sponge with cold water to rinse and blot until dry.
—Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2021
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Using a clean, white cloth, sponge the stain with the mixture.
—Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2021
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Using a soft brush or sponge, gently scrub both sides of each screen.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Soak the racks for four hours to overnight, then scrub with a brush or sponge to remove grime.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
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Soak the racks for four hours to overnight, then scrub with a brush or sponge to remove grime.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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Sprinkle baking soda over a cloth or sponge and scrub the area.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
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Then, dip a soft cloth or sponge into the solution and wipe the faucet.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
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Simply swirl a wet brush or sponge onto the soap and lather for a deep clean.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
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Handwash the shade with a soft cloth or sponge to avoid scratches or damage.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
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Wipe down doors with a squeegee, sponge or dry cloth after every shower.
—oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2021
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Dip a microfiber cloth or sponge in the solution.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
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Use one half of your lemon as a natural abrasive and sponge at at the same time!
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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Use one half of your lemon as a natural abrasive and sponge at at the same time!
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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