3. Adopt Healthy Cleaning Habits
Did you know dishcloths and sponges are the germiest items in the house, being steeped with billions of microbes? Here, scientist and self-proclaimed Germ Guy Jason Tetro shares three tips to banish kitchen grime:
- Dry your dishes well before you put them away; otherwise, microbes, like bacteria and fungi, could start to grow.
- Run your sponge or dishcloth under very hot water, because that helps to reduce the microbial load. Every week, run it under water, put it on a plate, throw it in the microwave and cook it for two minutes on high to kill all germs. Every month, replace it.
- Disinfect your drying rack every couple of weeks. Tetro uses a disinfectant made with hydrogen peroxide, but if youre looking for a natural option, there are ones made with concentrated citric acid he says are fantastic.
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