If you dropped a piece of fruit into the kitchen sink while rinsing it, would you eat it? What if it ended up in the toilet? There can be viruses and germs in unexpected places. However, the question (Health) remains: Where else do germs hide? Here are a few unanticipatedly unclean areas in your home.
1. Kitchen Sponges
Your kitchen sponge is the most contaminated item in your home. Place wet sponges in the microwave once every day for two minutes and replace frequently (every two weeks or more as needed). Dishcloths, towels, and kitchen rags should also be sanitised by running them through a hot water cycle with bleach. Every one to two days, replace washable linens. Your kitchen sponge is one of many commonplace products that are filthy than your toilet seat.
2. Kitchen Sink
The kitchen sink is the second germiest spot in your home, after the sponge (even worse than the toilet). Always have a spray bottle of cleaner close at hand, and spray the sink after each use; then, wipe and rinse with hot water.
3. Cutting Board
On the average home cutting board, there are 200 times more feces-related bacteria than on the toilet seat. To clean it, run it in the dishwasher, spritz it with vinegar and let it sit overnight, microwave it on high for 30 seconds, or wipe it with rubbing alcohol.
4. Toothbrush
Place your toothbrush at the opposite end of the bathroom from the toilet, with the bristles facing upward, so that water may drain away from them. Never store a damp toothbrush in a case that is closed. And do not allow the bristles of the brushes of family members to touch. Still concerned with germs? Consider using an antibacterial mouthwash. Studies indicate that soaking can kill bacteria. Do not reuse the disinfectant or soak many brushes in it. Finally, if you have been ill, you should replace your toothbrush when you recover so that you do not re-infect yourself.
5. Washing Machine
Yes, even laundry can cause illness. Make your underwear the final load. Run a hot cycle with vinegar at least once a month to kill bacteria. Also, be sure to rapidly transfer washed items to the dryer. Germs that survive the wash might immediately begin to proliferate. Additionally, removing damp clothing from the washer as soon as the cycle concludes will assist prevent musty buildup. If you are concerned about laundry following a sick person, the best way to sanitise items that may contain disease-causing bacteria is to wash them in warm water with 10 percent bleach.
6. Indoor Garbage Can
Pay specific attention to the trash cans in the kitchen and bathrooms, as they likely contain filthier waste than those in the bedroom and living room. Cover the bottom of your trash can with a thin layer of baking powder (approximately a half cup, depending on the size) and let the solution settle. In the bathtub, agitate the solution, wipe down the sides, and rinse with water.
7. Dishwashers
Observe the mould. Examine the sides of the door on your dishwasher closely. Mould and mildew thrive in a variety of locations. The same holds true for the rubber padding surrounding the majority of refrigerator doors.
8. Spatulas
Rubber spatulas have been identified as one of the 10 germiest locations in your kitchen. On them, scientists have discovered E. coli, yeast, and mould. Numerous rubber spatulas are two-piece; the rubber tip detaches from the handle, creating crevices in which disease-causing bacteria can thrive. Separate the handle from the spatula portion of two-piece spatulas and, if dishwasher safe, place both sections in the dishwasher after each use. If cleaning by hand, use hot soapy water and a thorough rinsing with clean water. Dr. Glatt recommends metal spatulas because they are not susceptible to the same kind of germ infestations as rubber and are easily cleaned in the dishwasher. Make sure you visit doctor if any kind of infection that you affected.
