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# One may not clean dishes or even gently wipe a countertop with a sponge because gripping the sponge will inevitably cause liquid to be squeezed out where one's fingers grasp the material. However, using a sponge which has a handle or a vinyl back one may gently wipe a countertop but it is still forbidden to wash dishes.<ref>39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 348-9) </ref> | # One may not clean dishes or even gently wipe a countertop with a sponge because gripping the sponge will inevitably cause liquid to be squeezed out where one's fingers grasp the material. However, using a sponge which has a handle or a vinyl back one may gently wipe a countertop but it is still forbidden to wash dishes.<ref>39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 348-9) </ref> | ||
# One shouldn't use a dry sponge to wipe up a spill unless the sponge has a handle or vinyl back.<ref>39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 349) </ref> | # One shouldn't use a dry sponge to wipe up a spill unless the sponge has a handle or vinyl back.<ref>39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 349) </ref> | ||
