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Bleach It!
“Understanding where germs hang out is an important part of developing a safe cleaning routine,” says Sandy Sullivan, spokesperson for the Clorox Company. A prime example is the drain in your sink. If you throw some raw meat scraps into your garbage disposal, then drop a spoon down there, retrieve it with your hand, and go on to prepare a salad, chances are good that you have just contaminated your lettuce. To get rid of bacteria, mix three-quarters of a cup of bleach in a gallon of water. Pour it into your sink, let it sit for two to five minutes, and drain it out.
The three-quarter cup to one gallon water bleach solution applied for two to five minutes can also take care of other kitchen hot spots: dishcloths, faucet handles, refrigerator door handles, countertops, and moldy areas in the refrigerator. For wooden cutting boards, first wash with hot, soapy water, then use a solution of three tablespoons bleach to a gallon of water to scrub the boards and eliminate dangerous germs.