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07/18/2013
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Kitchen sink, stove and coffee shop are more infected than the trash can and toilet
Learn what are the most contaminated places in your home and why, according to the National Sanitary Foundation, the United States (NSF, its acronym in English). And it looks even worse among the nine are the toilet or trash can
Kitchen sink
A recent study by the NSF found that because of the frequent contact that they have with food, kitchen sinks are 100 000 times more contaminated than the bathroom sinks. Rub the entire surface once or twice a week with hot soapy water, making sure to remove all traces of dirt.
Stove
The buttons that adjust the power of the fire are some of the filthiest places in your home, since they are handled several times when your hands are contaminated with food, according to the NSF study.
Pot of food animals
While most dogs eat twice a day, you do not have to wash the container after every meal - once a day is enough. Rub it with your hand using hot water and soap.
Countertop sink
This is one of the areas of greatest use in a home, say experts at NSF, with her shopping bags and packaging of raw meat, for example. After cooking or preparing food, and at the end of each day, wash the surface with warm water and soap.
Coffee pot
Mold and bacteria tend to grow due to the dark and damp environment inside the coffee maker. Fill the tank with about four cups of vinegar and leave for 30 minutes. Then do the same time with water two or three times until the smell of vinegar disappears.
Carpet
Most carpet manufacturers say the best way to deep clean is that made steam every 18 months.
Door toothbrushes
A cup harmless to toothbrushes have, on average, more than 2 million bacterial cells. Bamboo and wood may seem attractive, but they are difficult to clean. Then use brushed stainless steel or plastic, and clean once or twice a week.
Sponge
The NSF found that after three weeks of use, 70% of sponges began to expose bacteria. Two minutes in the microwave can kill most viruses, parasites and spores growing on sponges. It is recommended to exchange the sponge every two weeks or less.
Bath and shower
Throughout their research in American homes, the NSF found that 26% of bathtubs and showers harbored bacteria known as staphylococci, which can cause problems such as superficial skin lesions and urinary tract infections. You can keep these germs using a light spray of water
Source: The Globe - Online
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