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Safe Ways to Kill Deadly Germs in the Kitchen

Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by Admin in Purified Living

The sink is the most germ-ridden space in the house – and often contains more fecal matter (from washing meats) and E. coli bacteria than the average toilet.Rinse the sink with hot water after every use. Disinfect it weekly with a vinegar solution – one tablespoon of vinegar mixed with one cup of hot water. Also… 

• Replace sponges once or twice a month, and run them through the dishwasher each time you use them. Sponges are the perfect breeding ground for harmful germs. 
• Stock up on dish towels, and change them every other day to prevent germs from passing among members of the family. Washing them in hot water and running them through the drier will kill bacteria and viruses. 
• Use separate cutting boards for meats, poultry and seafood – and scrub them with dish detergent, and hot water after each use. Clean all plastic cutting boards in the dishwasher.  

–         Kimberly M. Thompson, ScD

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