Friday, April 10, 2009

10 Worst Germ Hot Spots

I wanted to share some information I found in an article about the 10 Worst Germ Hot Spots. The article mention 10 but I want to focus on one that everybody faces daily
Hot spot: A dish towel
You know a sponge can harbor nasty germs, but a recent study of hundreds of homes across the United States found that about 7 percent of kitchen towels were contaminated with MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), the difficult-to-treat staph bacteria that can cause life-threatening skin infections. Dish towels also rated tops for dangerous strains of E. coli and other bacteria. We often use towels to wipe up spills, says Reynolds, then reuse before washing them, which spreads germs.
Keep it clean: Stick to paper towels to clean countertops, and save the dishrag to dry just-washed pots and plates. Change towels or launder at least twice a week in hot water and bleach.
My suggestion is to toss the dish towel. Use Micro Fiber towels and wash them daily or use paper towels. Read the entire article http://http://health.msn.com/health-topics/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100233797&page=1