Roskachestvo expert named the dirtiest places in the kitchen

Kitchen sponges, chalkboards, and even refrigerator doors can become sources of dangerous bacteria. Elena Specenko, Director of the Food Safety Competence Center, warned about this on Tuesday, August 5.

According to the expert, the main breeding ground for microbes in the kitchen remains a sponge for washing dishes: a humid environment promotes the active reproduction of bacteria, including salmonella, E. coli and listeria. As he writes Lenta.Ru Specsenko recommended changing sponges and rags at least once a week.

Among other dangerous areas, she named cutting boards, especially wooden ones, where microcracks become a favorable environment for pathogens. After use with raw fish or meat, according to her, such surfaces must be treated with boiling water or special means.

Refrigerator handles and stoves, kitchen switches and faucets are also at risk, which are often touched with dirty hands but rarely cleaned. According to the expert, special attention should be paid to the rubber seals on the refrigerator door — moisture and food residues often accumulate in them.

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In July, Roskachestvo said that rubber floor mats protect the floor from dirt and moisture, but with improper care they can become a breeding ground for harmful microorganisms. As he writes 360.ru When in contact with wet shoes, the rubber surface creates an ideal breeding ground for opportunistic bacteria, fungi and yeast.

Also in July, Olga Malashkova, a specialist from one of the capital's cleaning companies, recommended washing the sink several times a day, as it is an ideal breeding ground for various bacteria and dangerous microorganisms, including E. coli, listeria, salmonella and others. Malashkova advised disinfecting the surface of the sink several times a day, after which it should be thoroughly rinsed, RT notes.

In June, Roskachestvo expert Ekaterina Khripko said that cutting boards and refrigerator handles are among the most dangerous places in the kitchen, as they accumulate a lot of harmful bacteria.

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