- Be sure to wash dishes in hot (not warm) water. Buy a pair of dish washing gloves to ensure the water temperature is as hot as possible.
- Wash your hand towels, oven mitts and pot holders. These often get neglected and can rack up germ quickly.
- Use separate cutting boards for meat and veggies. You can also mark one side of the cutting board with a “M” or “V” if you only have one board.
- Keep your sponge out of the sink under all those dirty dishes. Keep it elevated.
- You can also microwave your sponge to zap any germs.
- Wash those hands! This is the most sure-fire way to avoid spreading germs.
