But surfaces made a difference. Sticky foods dropped on smooth
surfaces were the germiest while dry foods dropped on carpet
were the cleanest. Overall, all food dropped on the floor can
pick up some bacteria in seconds so if your food falls on the
floor, it’s probably best to discard it.
Myth No. 4: The sink has the most germs in a kitchen.
In fact, the biggest germ-laden culprits are the refrigerator
vegetable and meat compartments, followed by blender containers,
can openers, and rubber spatulas, according to the National
Sanitation Foundation.
Myth No. 5: Sponges are good for cleaning kitchens.
It turns out sponges may wipe away surface grime, but they won’t
clean your counters — they’ll simple spread the germs around. A
typical kitchen sponges can contain millions of bacteria and
that’s not what you want on your countertop.
You’re better off using paper towels. And, if you do use a
sponge, run it through the dishwasher regularly or give in a
quick zap in the microwave will kill most of the germs.
Myth No. 6: Using an antibacterial soap protects you
from germs.
There is simply no evidence that antibacterial soaps are any
better than simple soap and water, when it comes to cleaning
surfaces or your hands, according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.
While having clean hands is one of the simplest and best ways to
protect yourself and your loved ones, antibacterial soaps don’t
offer any advantage, but they do contain chemicals that have
been linked to environmental-health problems.
Some antibacterial soaps may also contain chemicals that haven’t
been thoroughly tested for safety.