Sponge Bowl, Sklar, Stainless Steel. Sklar Sponge Bowls are most commonly utilized as a recepticle for contaminated sponges to be placed throughout a surgical procedure. They may; however, also be used as a container for holding sponges or sponge sticks that have been soaked in a sterile solution to be used during a procedure. This bowls measures 5 in. x 2-3/8 in. and has a capacity of 22 ounces.