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Adidas to release second batch of Yeezy sneakers after breakup with Ye
Adidas to release second batch of Yeezy sneakers after breakup with Ye
Adidas is releasing a second batch of high-end Yeezy sneakers after cutting ties with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West
2023-07-28 18:56
Norway Tourism Gets Boost From Foreigners on Krone
Norway Tourism Gets Boost From Foreigners on Krone
Norwegian tourism is thriving after a weaker krone made the famously expensive Nordic country cheaper to visit and
2023-07-28 18:29
Steph Curry breathes through the pain on 'Hot Ones'
Steph Curry breathes through the pain on 'Hot Ones'
NBA icon Stephen Curry looks back over his incredible career in Apple TV+'s documentary Underrated.
2023-07-28 18:21
Inside a Barbenheimer rave: 'It's like a high school dance in there'
Inside a Barbenheimer rave: 'It's like a high school dance in there'
On Saturday night inside a warehouse in Bushwick over the thumping bass of house music,
2023-07-28 18:18
HBO's 'Last Call' is true crime done right
HBO's 'Last Call' is true crime done right
Between questions of ethics and criticisms of lurid dramatizations, the true crime genre has become
2023-07-28 18:18
How to shop for a MacBook and get one for under $350
How to shop for a MacBook and get one for under $350
TL;DR: As of July 28, get this refurbished Apple MacBook Air for only $345.99 (reg.
2023-07-28 17:57
Stephen King is trolling Elon Musk over Twitter's name change
Stephen King is trolling Elon Musk over Twitter's name change
Stephen King has never been one to hide his feelings on Twitter, and it doesn't
2023-07-28 17:52
Experts reveal the most unhygienic things in your kitchen – and how to get them clean
Experts reveal the most unhygienic things in your kitchen – and how to get them clean
It’s likely there are countless things in your kitchen which look clean, but actually, they’re filthy. Could your dishcloths be making you sick? When was the last time you washed your tea towels? And do we really need to bleach the sink more than once a month? We asked an expert to find out. Knobs, door handles, and buttons The buttons and dials on your kitchen appliances could be a germ-fest. “People often neglect to clean these areas of the kitchen,” says Danielle Mason, a cleaning content creator – or ‘cleanfluencer’ – who creates tutorials and videos on TikTok and Instagram. “Most of the time, they don’t think it is important, but as you’re commonly handling raw meat and food, it’s extremely important to keep these areas clean, due to cross-contamination. “Always sanitise with a cloth – I like to do this with Zoflora, as it leaves a great smell afterwards, and kills bacteria from dirty fingers.” Cloths If what you clean with isn’t clean, chances are, your kitchen isn’t either. “I always leave my cloth to soak in bleach before going to bed every night,” says Mason. “This enables a new start in the morning with no bacteria. Also, make sure you’re replacing the cloths – I would suggest a new one every two weeks, whilst still bleaching every night. And make sure you’re not using this cloth on anything other than the kitchen, as you do not want to cross-contaminate.” Sponges Mason stresses sponges are unhygienic, as they’re constantly damp and can carry E. coli. “People tend not to use sponges, as they carry so many more germs, and even putting them in the microwave will not kill all of them. Avoid a sponge where possible.” Dish towels Dish towels and tea towels may not be changed anywhere near often enough. “You should have one for every day of the week, as they carry so many bacteria and germs, which get spread across the kitchen. If you’re drying pots and pans, and then wiping down your surfaces, it’s not good,” she says. Chopping boards Chopping boards – particularly wooden ones – could be a haven for bacteria. “You should have a different colour for different types of food, one for meat, fruit, and other foods,” advises Mason. “The best way to clean them is in a dishwasher, as it’s good to get rid of all the germs due to the very high heat. If you don’t like the dishwasher, then boil the kettle water and leave the chopping boards to soak in it. I use a steam cleaner on mine, as it kills 99.9% bacteria and there are no chemicals.” It is best to avoid wooden chopping boards altogether, as these cleaning methods may damage them. Kitchen sink “This is a massive breeder of bacteria and grime; a distinct microbiome is found in sinks. “The plumbing area found beneath sinks revealed microbial communities dominated by a group of bacteria called Proteobacteria. This phylum includes pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli, which can cause serious disease,” Mason shares. “I’ve always been taught never to wash my hands in the sink, and to never throw dirty water down the sink. You wash your cups and plates in the sink and prepare food, so it should always be kept clean, and nothing from outside the kitchen should cross-contaminate that. For example, never wash your floors and put dirty water in your kitchen sink, always throw it down the toilet.” How do you possibly clean the inside of your sink and drains? “Baking soda and vinegar is the best way to clean your sink out, or bleach, but you must be careful with bleach, as it can stay in the bottom of your sink, depending on the material it’s made of. I clean my sink out every day.” Pipes and cupboards around your sink could be leading you to have a rodent problem. “You can prevent mice and rodents from entering the kitchen by covering any small crevices or cracks. It is also important to repair leaks as soon as they happen, as they can come through the pipes,” she says. Fridges “Deep clean [your fridge] every two months. A normal cleaning – the wiping of shelves – should be done every other day with soapy water. For any bad smells, use baking soda, which will absorb the smell from the fridge,” Mason continues. “The fridge is a breeding ground for salmonella, E. Coli and other bacteria.” Bins Where you throw your waste away could be a breeding ground for germs. “Make sure you keep [outdoor] rubbish bins away from your house, and make sure you empty your bin as soon as it’s full,” advises Mason. “I personally do not keep a bin in the kitchen, I use a bag and I take that out by the end of the day, but if you are using a bin, make sure you bleach it with hot kettle water, to keep it smelling fresh.” Read More This is why you keep waking up at 4am – and what you can do about it TV chef James Martin reveals cancer diagnosis in apology over ‘bullying’ allegations Bursts of activity that make you huff and puff ‘linked to reduced cancer risk’ Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-07-28 17:51
Why extreme heat brings worse mental health — and what you can do about it.
Why extreme heat brings worse mental health — and what you can do about it.
A heat wave brings familiar collective grumbling. We make jokes about ice baths, grouse about
2023-07-28 17:50
The best VPNs for ITVX
The best VPNs for ITVX
Streaming and VPNs are a match made in heaven. You can be subscribed to every
2023-07-28 17:48
The best VPNs for UK Netflix
The best VPNs for UK Netflix
Have you ever sat back and actually considered how many streaming platforms we have to
2023-07-28 17:46
'Call of Duty' adds Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and 21 Savage as playable characters
'Call of Duty' adds Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and 21 Savage as playable characters
Call of Duty is adding Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and 21 Savage as playable characters.
2023-07-28 16:48
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