Tuesday, March 31, 2015

News: Kitchen Towels Can Make You Sick

Hand towels are the biggest contamination risk in your kitchen...
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News: Kitchen Towels Can Make You Sick
Hand towels are the biggest contamination risk in your kitchen.

In a recent Kansas study, 123 people were observed as they prepared a meal, and it was found that they frequently handled dirty towels after washing their hands – which basically nullified the hand washing!

Cloth is an easy surface for germs to cling to, and towels should be washed after they’re used during a meal’s preparation. (Or you can use paper towels instead!) Learn more with these tips and hacks for minimizing disease in your kitchen:
Nicholas English
Content Manager of About.com Health
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