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[โ€“] schipelblorp@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Wikipedia says the sponge might have been kept in vinegar or salt water, so it would be kinda-sorta sterile.

I'm guessing romans used plant matter at home, though; seems the sponge was just for high traffic public restrooms.

And, having visited some American cities, I'll take a public bathroom with a sponge over that awkward glance on the way to the bathroom while I pretend to be a customer.

[โ€“] bedwyr@piefed.ca 2 points 2 days ago

Right, and as a fellow low tech brewer of alcohol I can see how they have that much vinegar. Alcohol below 5% can get taken by vinegar, that eats it.