Leave the sponge out in open air for a day or so. It should dry just fine on its own. If you're in a major hurry to dry it, you could dry using a blow-dryer.
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He has a fear of dry sponge.
Evaporation
Squeeze it.
less than a minute
Yes, he deliberately left the sponge dry, but it is implied -- through his reaction to the execution -- that he did not think it would be as horribly gruesome as it turned out to be.
Sponge must be dry. Duct tape will stick.
You should not wash a felt hat. You can clean it with a brush, a damp sponge, or get it dry cleaned.
Firstly you'll probably choke on it, but if it happens to get down the esophagus into the stomach then it will swell and cause great pain. The stomach acids will make a damp to dry sponge expand and the person would have to have surgery to have it removed. If in doubt put a dry to damp sponge in water and watch it absorb the water.
when it's not fully dry , but a little wet.
You can use sponge or dry cloth. have a good day!