ELi5: Why are sponges damp out of the package?

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Why are sponges damp when you remove them from their packages? How do they not hold that moisture and mold in their packages?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

It’s all about perception. A dry sponge is small and kind of gross looking. So they add a bit of distilled water to the package to ensure it stays the size you’d expect your sponge to be on your counter.

Anonymous 0 Comments

Is it though? I never noticed it being damp before.

Anonymous 0 Comments

What? I have never bought sponges that are already damp