I like to use sponges but getting them clean and sanitary after usage was another matter.
Then I remembered something I had almost forgotten.
Clean the sponge as you normally would then rinse to get out residual soap, detergent, etc,
Place in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes.
Remove and place in top rack of dishwasher to drain.
Another case of reinventing the wheel.
Enjoy.
Lew