Cold and Flu Season - Total Bacterial Count (per square inch) and How To Decontaminate these Household items... DISH SPONGE: 775,460,560 To clean: Some people suggest running sponges through the dishwasher, but that can contaminate your dishwasher and your dishes. Better to throw them away and buy a new pack at the dollar store. You could also put it in the microwave for 30 seconds to kill germs. Do this weekly or after each time you wipe down surfaces that had raw meats or vegetables on them. KITCHEN TAP HANDLE: 228,854 To clean: Clean off visible soil first, then wipe with sanitizing wipes. The surface must stay wet for 30 seconds to kill 99.9 percent of germs. KEYBOARD/MOUSE: 79,000 To clean: Use sanitizing wipes to wipe every surface of the keyboard (use cotton swabs to get between the keys) and mouse and all around your workstation. Do it at least weekly, or more if you are sick or other people use the computer. BATHROOM TAP AND HANDLE: 50,068 To clean: Wipe with sanitizing wipes at least weekly or as needed. REMOTE CONTROL: 17,000 To clean: Wipe with sanitizing wipes a couple of times per week. CELL PHONE: 11,020 To clean: Wipe with a sanitizing wipe daily. DOORKNOB: 8643 To clean: Wipe with a sanitizing wipe at least weekly, more often if you are ill. KITCHEN COUNTERTOP: 1736 To clean: Create your own cleaning solution consisting of 10 per cent white distilled vinegar and 90 per cent water and put it in a spray bottle. Spray the counter to saturate completely, let it sit for 30 seconds to kill the germs, then wipe off. Unlike bleach solutions which only keep for 24 hours before losing effectiveness, vinegar solutions keep indefinitely and neednt be washed off. TOILET SEAT: 1201 To clean: Wipe with sanitizing wipes as needed, letting it stay wet for at least 30 seconds. One gross thing to keep in mind is that flushing the toilet releases bacteria-laden aerosols that settle on bathroom surfaces. So consider keeping your toothbrush in a drawer.
Posted on: Fri, 29 Nov 2013 20:32:21 +0000
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