Most people are sure that they thoroughly clean their house during the general cleaning, leaving no chance for bacteria to harm their bodies. Dr. Microbiologist Charles Gerba spent a lot of time studying bacteria and their effects on our health. Therefore, someone who, and he definitely knows the most hidden places in your apartment, where dirt and harmful substances accumulate. We study them together!

 

Kitchen area

For some reason, many are sure that most of the bacteria and harmful microorganisms accumulate under the rim of the toilet bowl (thanks to advertising!), In a sink or bath, so special attention is paid to this particular room. But everyone forgot about the kitchen and dining room. Of course, good housewives regularly monitor the cleanliness of the floor, dishes, countertops and household appliances, but this is not enough. Experts recommend not to forget about the doors of the refrigerator, sponges for washing dishes, cutting boards, kitchen sink and faucet. It is there that a large number of bacteria accumulate, and not in the toilet or bathroom.

 

Fridge

If we have already touched the door of the refrigerator, it will not be superfluous to recall its contents. Regularly check products, get rid of expired products and do not forget to look at the lower shelf. Due to the fact that there may be something to drain, crumble, and so on, there may form a mold, which, as is known, is not the best way affects your body. Carefully dispose of dirt and food debris, only be sure to wipe the washed shelves with a dry cloth or cover them with food film and change them as they become dirty.

 

Dinner table

Remember how many times you left bags and grocery bags at the dinner table? Experts remind that this can not be done in any case. According to statistics, almost every fourth bag / package includes E. coli, which will be where you will eat and, therefore, can get into your body. Therefore, disassemble your purchases in a specially designated place and regularly wipe your table using special cleaning products.

Grocery and handbags

As for grocery bags, then, as we mentioned above, a large number of bacteria, including E. coli, accumulate on them. To protect yourself from harmful microbes, it is necessary to regularly wash in hot water and using antibacterial cleaners.

If we talk about handbags, then there also lives a whole "bunch" of pathogenic bacteria, among which you can find the blue pus bacillus, which causes eye infections, staphylococcus bacteria, salmonella and all the same E. coli. Therefore, do not leave it on the floor (especially in public places), keep it away from food and regularly dry-clean it (if you can’t clean it yourself).

Towels

Recent studies by scientists have shown that towels (especially kitchen ones) also accumulate a large amount of harmful substances, so they should be changed every week. But you can simplify your task and use disposable paper towels instead of regular ones. This is more hygienic and efficient, experts say.