i was never a fan of the tilt out drawer. i'd rather have it out so it can dry out, so i'm with your dh on this one. there was a post here a while back about a sponge holder w/suction cup that sticks to the inside of the sink. you can place it on the sink wall that faces the window/wall so you don't notice it. this looked very promising and i was going to get one of these. maybe even now! ...thanks for reminding me!

Here is a link that might be useful: sponge holder

Hi lisa..

I had a drawer tilt in my old kitchen. I agree with your DH. Wet stuff doesn't dry out in there. As you can gather, I didn't have one installed in my new kitchen. I don't miss it. My sister, however, had one put into her newly remodeled kitchen and thinks it's great. But I'm guessing after awhile, when it gets disgusting from storing wet articles in it, she won't be so crazy about it.

I don't use sponges. I use dishrags. I wring them out very well and drape them over the sink divider. Not very pretty, I suppose. Hopefully, someone will chime in and give me a better option that's more pleasing to the eye! (But no Towel Pig, please..)

KA:)

I don't use sponges. They are the #1 source of germs spread around your kitchen. Tilt outs are just plain gross when used to house them too. Most clients who request the tilt outs don't end up using them or use them to store their rings while they hand wash.

I use washable microfiber cloths if I need to wipe up the counters, and then they go in the wash after a single use. If I need to sop up spills, I use paper towels or a microfiber mop that is also washable. I'm not germophobic, it's just that I've seen way too many sour smelly sponges that should have been long ago thrown away and someone still has them sitting in a caddy by the sink getting moldy.

Hadn't thought about this issue...but how about a bathroom towel ring to hang a washcloth from? Or for that matter, an attractive hook? Or possibly hang it inside the under sink cabinet door? Won't help for sponges, of course.

I use the wire basket with suction cups (although mine is a bit larger than the one posted). It fits 1 scrubbing sponge, SOS pad, the stopper for the drain, and several skinny brushes for bottles/water bottles.

Another option to consider if you want to get away from sponges is to use a bottle brush that stands on end with a suction cup for cleaning (for things other than the baby's stuff!). I actually have 2 currently, one for the baby and one for the rest of the cleanup!

Here is a link that might be useful: bottle brush

I use sponges for washing dishes. When I'm done I stick in microwave on high for 1 minute. It kills the germs and dries it out.

For all else I use paper towels.

I am an admitted germaphobe!

I use a tilt out drawer and it works great for me. My sponges dry fine in there because it is not fully enclosed. It has a little basket on the back of the tilt part and is open to the under-sink cabinet. I love it and also house magic erasers in there.

I keep mine in the sink on the sink grid, scrubbie side down, sponge side up--I squeeze the water and soap out of it when I'm done using it, and it dries out pretty well between uses.

Had a tilt-out in my condo, and found we had to let the sponges dry out before storing them in the tilt out, or they developed that sour sponge smell (makes me gag!).

I do have a little SS sponge holder in the pull-out drawer under the sink, and can pop it in there if someone's coming over and I don't want the sponge sitting in the sink).

A suction cup spnonge holder on the inside of my sink. I only use the sponge to wash dishes, and I microwave it for one minute every night after I am done cleaning up from dinner. The tilt out draws don't let the sponges dry and it is a breeding ground for mold and bacteria.
I don't use paper towels either, we use washable microfiber clothes, and change them out often.

I put in the tilt out drawer but don't intend to use it for anything that is still wet since I live in a hot/humid climate where mold can be a big problem. Instead I anticipate using it for small item storage, a backup sponge, pot scraper, and other items TBD. I have a relatively small kitchen and it seemed logical at the time to use the space. Will see how it works out when I start putting things back in my yet unfinsihed kitchen and begin using it. Can't wait!

Had a tilt-out in the old kitchen but don't miss it. I bought a small metal cutlery basket from Ikea, which has a perforated steel sheet base. Mounted it on the inside of the cabinet door (use short screws or you'll damage the front of the door!!!) and it's perfect for the sponge. The carrying handle is great to hang my microfibre cloth from too.

Microwave a wet sponge for 30 seconds - scientists have shown it'll kill all the bugs. (Manchester University study)

We had tilt out drawers and did NOT replace them in our new kitchen. Never really worked and stuff got gross in there. Granite fabricator said the sink front with tilt outs are weak - nothing to support the cabinet (especially if it is a frameless cabinet design). You may need additional support for your stone across the front of the sink.

I'm with others here...no tilt out 'cause I didn't think it would be very sanitary.

We use a SS holder attached to the side of the sink. I found them at Target.

You can see it in the the large bowl here...

The thread linked below has links to several other related threads!

Here is a link that might be useful: Thread: Where do you put paper towels, wet dish towels, cutting board

I also use the stainless steel suction holder in the sink where you can't see it unless you stand directly over the sink. Sponges get washed daily in the dishwasher here. when I do microwave them, I get it sopping wet and micro for 3 minutes and then let cool before I remove.

The tilt out hardware can be ordered from Rockler for less than $30.

They are not hard to install in face frame cabinets.
Other types may need some blocking added on the back of the front panel/edge.

They are not sealed tight back there (the tray is not sealed to anything) and ours have always dried out just fine.

A quick squeeze of the sponge and there is not that much water in them anyway.

They hot the microwave (sopping wet at the start) for about 4 minutes every other day or so.

The scrubby pads, a clean up toothbrush, & the sink stopper also live in the tilt out.

The other thing to keep in mind is that if you have a tilt-out it may push the sink further back from the front. If your sink is in a standard depth counter, the presence of a tilt-out may even limit the size of your sink (front-to-back measurement). These may or may not be issues for you...but I know I would not want my sink any further back.

Some tilt-out inserts are removable, so that helps with the cleanliness issue.

I use the suction cup apparatus. Unlike the ones pictured, mine doesn't have ends which allows me to put items of varying lengths in it. I'm not sure where I bought it - maybe the container store. I place it on the side of the sink nearest to my body. That way you don't normally see it.

I have a tilt out and use it to store my Pampered Chef scrubbie and the nail brush, which aren't used daily. In the sink I have a stainless steel holder like Buehl's where I keep my sponge. I clean my sponge constantly and replace it weekly. It's like the best of both worlds (or maybe indecision--LOL)

With a granite sink, I couldn't use any of the suction cup type of holder. I have one that is a "saddle bag" look and holds two sponges. Mine is a dark gray. Link below.

While I'm on the subject . . . the best ever invented sponges are actually foam. Made by Jetz-Scrubz. They last FOREVER and don't disintegrate. I just pop them into the dishwasher with every load. They are impervious to bleach and dry quickly. I have never had one be smelly at all.

Here is a link that might be useful: Saddlebag sponge holder

Thanks for the tip about the Jets-Scrubz. I used to use one of those suction things to store my sponge, but it will not adhere any more.
I tried to sponge in microwavew earlier tonight--I cracked the plate I put it on.

I told the cabinet maker I did NOT want a tip out (didn't like it in the last kitchen for reasons stated above) but he made one anyway. I didn't pay for it and still don't use it. I bought a suction cup thing but my fire clay sink is too irregular for the suction to hold. I balance the sponge on the flat vane between the 1/3 and 2/3 bowls. btw, I used to wring out the sponge after each use but then realized that more often than not, the next time I want the sponge is to do a fast hand wash on something. Now I leave soapy water in the sponge... so it's always cleaning itself and ready for the next wash up.

I love my double tilt outs. Sponges dry perfectly.

I have bleach in a spray bottle which I often use to clean chickeny counters. Sometimes I spray bleach on the sponge and it's like new. I also pop sponges in dw.

After the sponge's heyday for dishes and food prep, and after the dw, I move that sponge from the left tilt out to the right one, and I use it to touch up spotty floors.

In the medicine cabinet.

Ok. Just kidding. If I used the sponge or anything remotely prophylactic in nature, I guess I wouldn't be 3 months pregnant ;P

Wait...am I off topic?

I love my tip outs to keep my sponge, pink gloves, soap...

It was a tough choice. I love the farmhouse sink but
I think I love my silly, pathetic, goofy, ridiculas,
tip out shelves more than getting a farmhouse sink.

We have this little caddy on the countertop / back of the sink with a bottle of Mrs. Meyers, a sponge for wiping down appliances, floor spills, the entire dining room post dinner with our 3 kids, etc and our main dish washing weapon: the scrub brush.

{{!gwi}}

I love our scrub brush. Not as much as I expect to love our dishwasher (... in the new house ... that we still haven't broken ground on ... ) but for now it is a dirty dish slaying God send.

Can you please provide a link to this product

I collect mid century dishware (Pyrex), so I keep my sponges in my cute little Pyrex container. I also microwave my sponges to keep them sanitary.