Are Your Kitchen Surfaces and Sponges Really Clean?

    Washing your hands, cleaning kitchen surfaces often, and using a clean sponge are all important to reduce the spread of bacteria. Wipe down kitchen surfaces (including appliances, countertops, utensils, and cutting boards) to help prevent cross-contamination and food poisoning. Be sure to sanitize dishwasher-safe materials with the high temperature setting and drying cycle. For non-dishwasher-safe materials, sanitize them with a mixture of four teaspoons of unscented liquid chlorine bleach in one quart of water. 

    The following lists will help you keep sponges and dishcloths clean: 

DO’s: clean sponges daily, wash dishtowels/dish cloths frequently, replace sponges regularly, keep sponges dry 

DON’Ts: wait to throw out dirty/smelly/tearing sponges, use sponges to wipe meat juices, use sponges to clean countertops, ignore cleaning dishcloths 

 

Source: https://www.eatright.org/food/home-food-safety/cleaning-tips/are-your-kitchen-surfaces-and-sponges-really-clean