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Unseen Sources Of Germs In Kitchen!
You can wash the utensils and kitchen towels with detergent to keep it clean and hygienic. However, there are many hidden places in your kitchen that can be the home for germs and bacteria. Cleaning the kitchen floor, slab, gas stove, oven and exhaust fan is not enough! You have to focus on these small sources of germs in your kitchen. Here is a brief on the hidden places and kitchen items that are a big source of germs and bacteria.
Cutting
board:
Chopping
vegetables
on
the
cutting
board
is
a
regular
task.
But,
just
washing
it
with
water
or
a
detergent
bar
is
not
enough.
The
germs
get
collected
in
the
gauges
and
handles
of
the
cutting
board.
Few
seeds
and
juice
of
vegetables
such
as
tomatoes
or
green
chillies
stick
on
the
board
and
will
not
go
easily.
Cross-contamination
can
occur
if
you
do
not
clean
the
board
thoroughly.
Wash
the
cutting
board
after
every
use.
Use
separate
cutting
boards
for
both
vegetables
and
meat
cutting.
This
reduces
the
chances
of
cross-contamination.
Kitchen sink: Storing dirty utensils in the sink for a period of time can lead to the growth of germs and bacteria. Always throw the leftover foods from the utensils before keeping them inside the sink. Raw food particles are a home for the germs and bacteria to breathe. Wash the kitchen sink with hot water and detergent regularly. Add a pinch of baking soda to kill the breathing germs and bacteria from the kitchen sink corners.
Dish towels: You use it all day long to wipe off wet utensils or carry hot dish pans to the table. Wet clothes and damp places are a place in the kitchen were bacterias and germs can easily grow. Make it a habit to put the dish towels to dry after every use. Clean them with hot water and baking soda to keep it hygienic.
Sponges and scrubs: As mentioned earlier, wet and damp places are the best places for germs and bacteria to grow. Change the sponges and scrubs every month to maintain hygiene in your kitchen. Squeeze them after every use and let it dry. Keep the sponge and scrub with the dish soap at an open place that dries off quickly.
Knife stand: Wooden knife stands are a home for bacteria. Never keep wet knives in the stand. Wood absorbs water and moisture easily and can become the place for germs and bacteria. Prefer steel or plastic knife stands as they can be washed, dried and cleaned easily.
Kitchen rack handles: We always open the kitchen rack for taking out spices, other ingredients and containers. In a haste, we do not see that we touch the handle with wet or dirty hands. For example, touching the rack handle after cutting vegetables can be dirty. Always clean the kitchen racks especially the handles with water and soapy solution. This kills the germs and also cleans the rack that might be covered up with grease and oil.
These are few places in your kitchen that can be a source of germs and bacteria.
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