A gauze bandage is not the best remedy against germs and viruses. The best place to start a war with germs is your household, and this article will prompt you where to look for the enemy.
Kitchen Sinks
According to British scientists, one cm2 of the surface near or inside a kitchen sink houses on average up to 80,000 bacteria. Bacteria enjoy feeding on food scraps that are extremely hard to remove completely, and quickly multiple in this favorable environment.
There is a great deal of bacteria on a kitchen tap, where dirt and scraps get with splashes of water. A kitchen sponge or rag is the number one source of germs in the entire house.
Solution. Don’t be lazy and wash your sink and tap after each cooking or dish washing session. Use detergents to kill bacteria since simple rinsing with warm water is not good enough to prevent bacteria from breeding.
Don’t forget to wash sponges and rags when you are done cleaning.
Cutting Boards
According to the US FDA, potatoes, berries, and leafy greens are the most probable sources of germs. When you chop any of these products on a cutting board, there is a good chance that both the board and knife are contaminated. Bacteria will transfer easily to other food and later, your stomach.
Solution. First, carefully wash all fruit and vegetables before consumption, and cook your meat at high temperatures. Second, wash your cutting boards with soap. Make sure you have separate cutting boards for different food groups.
Remember that traditional wooden boards are the best breeding ground for bacteria. Glass and plastic are less prone to be affected by germs. Cracked or scratched cutting boards should be replaced since all indents are potential germs’ hideouts.
Washed Clothes
Tiny particles of human waste stay on clothes and linens even after a rigorous wash. Bacteria also survive and start multiplying in humid and warm environment inside a washing machine. When you take your clothes out of the washer to dry it, germs can get onto your hands and then your mouth, stomach, etc.
Solution. Most bacteria die at 149F, so make sure your washer warms the water to this temperature. If you hand wash your clothes, use mild bleach that will kill up to 99% of bacteria. Do not wash underwear together with linens and outwear.
Do not forget to wash your hands after you are done handling your washed clothes.
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