2023-04-17 14:31:00
Danger of germs: Most bacteria lurk in 4 places in the home
1. On kitchen sponges and floor cloths
The sink, or to be more precise kitchen sponges and floor cloths, is the place with the greatest risk of germs in our home. Hard to believe, but true: These can be more contaminated with dangerous bacteria than our toilet. The main reason for this is that the sponges and rags are always damp and come into contact with leftover food, making them the ideal breeding ground for bacteria and germs. If the cloths are not replaced regularly, they can spread pathogens and the like throughout the kitchen when wiping. To counteract the risk of germs, you should only use the dishwashing sponge for rinsing and replace it and cleaning rags weekly.
2. In the toothbrush cup
Another underestimated germ paradise is our toothbrush cup! The reason: most people hardly ever clean it. This is why bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, like to cavort in the toothbrush cup – even in those who clean their toothbrush thoroughly. Because some water always drips into the container. Flushing the toilet with the lid open can also allow bacteria to get to the sink. The following also applies here: Make sure that the toothbrush cup is cleaned regularly and thoroughly.
3. Fridge
The place where we keep various delicacies can’t be particularly contaminated with germs, can it? In fact, the refrigerator is one of the places in our home where a particularly large number of bacteria cavort. In one study, researchers at the University of Arizona found 11.4 million germs per square centimeter of refrigerator. Other research has found that there are even more germs in the crisper than on a toilet seat. Regular cleaning of the refrigerator is therefore extremely important to counteract the bacteria – the best way to clean it is with vinegar water, which has an antibacterial effect.
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4. On the cutting board
In order to chop vegetables, meat and other ingredients, practical cutting boards should not be missing in the kitchen. However, what very few people know: the boards are real germ catapults. Pathogens can settle particularly easily in the small cuts and grooves. It doesn’t matter whether you use a board made of wood or plastic. Therefore: In order to kill bacteria and germs as best as possible, you should clean the boards as hot as possible – especially if you have worked with raw meat. Boards that belong in the dishwasher should be cleaned at at least 60 degrees. Also use different boards for different foods, i.e. a separate board for meat and vegetables.
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