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Our friends at cleaning service, Helpling, shares with us some myths about home hygiene. Know what to look out for, when cleaning your home.
MYTH #1 Dishwashers are clean, because it is a ‘washer’!
Dishwashers are the perfect place for fungi and black yeast to manifest. The insides of a dishwasher should be cleaned every month. Simply pour vinegar into any dishwasher-safe cup and leave it on the empty top rack of the dishwasher. Let it run for a full cycle at a hot temperature.
MYTH #2 The more soap I use, the cleaner I get.
Soap or detergent are actually great nutrients for bacteria growth. Cleanliness is actually about how thorough you clean, not the amount of soap used. To prevent the growth of bacteria, always make sure that you rinse your hands, dishes, and clothes thoroughly.
MYTH #3 All bacteria is harmful to humans
We are in contact with bacteria daily. In fact, there are billions of microorganisms in our intestines and on our skin, with only few being germs! Good bacteria lives in our digestive system, on our skin and in our mouth - these help us with digestion, and protect us from bad bacteria which can make us sick.
MYTH #4 Scratched Teflon pans can kill you
It is only when above 260 deg C, that scratched Teflon pans are harmful. The coating called ‘polytetrafluoroethylene’ emits toxic fumes only above this temperature.