Tag Archives: bacteria
How to Properly Clean Your Water Bottle
Clean your water bottle more (and properly!) You are almost certainly not doing it enough. At the very least, you gotta let that thing air dry between uses to avoid bacteria and mold growth (and a bad taste). Here are some best … Continue reading
Get Rid of Those Pesky Coffee Stains
Do your coffee mugs have stubborn brown stains that just don’t want to come out? Try baking soda. Sprinkle some on the bottom of your stained cup, add just enough water to form a paste, and scrub. The gentle abrasion … Continue reading
Kitchen Faucets
The inside of your kitchen faucet “is the perfect setup for mold to grow,” said Patricia Jackson, the president of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. “People will probably be surprised — if they take those aerators … Continue reading
Kitchen Trash Cans
We constantly dump bacteria-covered trash and food scraps in kitchen garbage cans, and they are usually closed. Without exposure to air, “bacteria is continuing to grow and grow,” Lamphier said. She recommended hauling your trash can outside, if possible, and … Continue reading
Speedy Cleaning Secrets
Clean as you go— Trained cooks are taught to wash pots, pans, and utensils as a soon as they’re done using them, but you can start by emptying your dishwasher before you cook. Then put dirty items directly into it … Continue reading
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