(Dr. Weil)
Cleaning Your Kitchen
The kitchen can be an overlooked source of household germs. The ever-present kitchen sponge is a likely culprit: its moist environment can breed bacteria, molds and other pathogens. Sinks and drains are also typically germ-ridden, as are handles on the refrigerator and microwave, cutting boards and dish towels. You can help reduce germs in the kitchen by washing your hands before and after handling food (for home use, plain soap works just as well as antibacterial versions, and is better for the environment); replacing sponges frequently, or running them through the dishwasher weekly; and wiping down the sink, counters and other surfaces that are touched often with a solution of 3/4 cup bleach to a gallon of water. If you wish to avoid synthetic chemicals, add 50 drops of tea tree oil (found in health food stores) to a vinegar-water solution.
Cleaning Your Kitchen
The kitchen can be an overlooked source of household germs. The ever-present kitchen sponge is a likely culprit: its moist environment can breed bacteria, molds and other pathogens. Sinks and drains are also typically germ-ridden, as are handles on the refrigerator and microwave, cutting boards and dish towels. You can help reduce germs in the kitchen by washing your hands before and after handling food (for home use, plain soap works just as well as antibacterial versions, and is better for the environment); replacing sponges frequently, or running them through the dishwasher weekly; and wiping down the sink, counters and other surfaces that are touched often with a solution of 3/4 cup bleach to a gallon of water. If you wish to avoid synthetic chemicals, add 50 drops of tea tree oil (found in health food stores) to a vinegar-water solution.
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