[saagarjha]

> To clean the sponge, they simply washed it in a bucket with water and salt or vinegar.[2] This became a breeding ground for bacteria, causing the spread of disease in the latrine.

Seems like we might not want to switch to that anytime soon.

[henearkr]

Nowadays, it could be personally owned by each (so, not shared) and also the cleaning could be done with clear water and soap.