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We all have a de-germing, sanitizing device in our homes:

11 Tuesday Jun 2019

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The microwave. That’s according to microbiologist Dr. Kelly Reynolds. She says the heat a microwave generates can kill germs. So try it on these things:

Your kitchen hand towel. Dr. Reynolds says get it completely wet. Wring it out as best you can. Then zap it in the microwave on high for 2 minutes.

You can also sanitize your toothbrush.

Place it in a cup of water, bristles down, and heat on high for 5 minutes. Just keep an eye out to make sure it doesn’t melt.

Lastly, you can use your microwave to clean a wooden cutting board. Soak it completely in water for a few minutes. Then put it in the microwave for 4 minutes on high.

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Do you love coffee? Remember this tip!

06 Thursday Apr 2017

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Don’t reheat your to-go cup of coffee in the microwave until you transfer it to a ceramic mug. The Environmental Working Group says a lot of paper to-go cups are lined with a chemical that may release harmful compounds when microwaved. And doing that a lot could mess with your hormone levels. So if you find yourself reheating your to-go coffee every day – pour it into a mug first, just to be safe.

How gross is the inside of your microwave?

30 Wednesday Nov 2016

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If the food splatters resemble an abstract painting – will it make you sick? Probably not. That’s according to Dr. Kathleen Glass from the Food Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin. She says food spills or explosions typically dry quickly – and the high heat kills microbes. However, that’s not an excuse to leave your microwave a mess. Because large chunks can retain some moisture, allowing bacteria to thrive. But you don’t want to use harsh chemicals where your food goes. So here’s how to clean the inside of your microwave naturally. This technique comes from TheKitchen.com: Put a half-cup of water in a bowl, with the juice of one lemon and its rind. Microwave on high for 3 minutes – and let it stand for 5 more minutes. Then open the microwave and wipe it down. It should clean up easily and smell great.

Here’s a coffee tip!

22 Friday Aug 2014

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Is it safe to microwave the cold coffee that’s been sitting around at home or in the office coffee pot all day? The answer is YES. Bacteria won’t grow in black coffee – it contains nothing they feed on. But DON’T reheat a cup of coffee that has milk or sugar in it. Bacteria could be growing in there.

Beware of these germ hotspots at work!

04 Wednesday Jun 2014

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Image• The coffee pot handle. It has more bacteria than a toilet seat. The same goes for the other break room hot spots: like faucets, sinks, microwave buttons, and refrigerator handles.

• Then there’s your desk. Studies show that most desk areas are filled with fungus and parasites, along with the viruses and bacteria that can cause colds and flu.

If you’re tempted to run out of the building right now, remember: A massive numbers of germs also collect on elevator buttons – especially the button for the lobby and parking lot.

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