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Blackstone, Thomson Reuters consortium sells $3.4 billion LSEG shares at discount
Blackstone, Thomson Reuters consortium sells $3.4 billion LSEG shares at discount
(Reuters) -An investor consortium including U.S. buyout firm Blackstone and Thomson Reuters sold 33 million shares in the London Stock
2023-05-17 15:26
US banks rethink social media as a threat, not a marketing tool
US banks rethink social media as a threat, not a marketing tool
By Nupur Anand NEW YORK Bankers are beefing up risk management, monitoring and emergency procedures around the use
2023-05-18 13:29
The most unhygienic things in your kitchen revealed – and how to get them clean
The most unhygienic things in your kitchen revealed – 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 Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Laura Whitmore: I feel unsafe as a woman Meet the professional cuddler charging £70-an-hour to hug ‘the big spoons in life’ New warnings about ‘concerning’ rise in at-home cosmetic dentistry
2023-07-27 14:29
Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest
Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest
Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests.
2023-05-28 10:51
Please Tell Us a Police Officer Did Not Almost Shoot a Baseball
Please Tell Us a Police Officer Did Not Almost Shoot a Baseball
A cop at the Orioles game got hit by a baseball and appeared to grab for his gun.
2023-07-17 11:50
Dutch company Philips reaches U.S. settlement over respirators
Dutch company Philips reaches U.S. settlement over respirators
PARIS Philips and some of its local units reached an agreement to resolve all economic loss claims in
2023-09-07 20:18
Time Lapse Video Reveals How Long it Takes a Watermelon to Decompose
Time Lapse Video Reveals How Long it Takes a Watermelon to Decompose
If you've ever wondered how long it takes a whole watermelon to decay, this timelapse video has the answer.
2023-09-05 05:30
Manchin's New Hampshire trip will leave Democrats shivering
Manchin's New Hampshire trip will leave Democrats shivering
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin will be back driving Democrats to distraction Monday by appearing in New Hampshire with a group whose exploration of a third-party presidential ticket is stoking fears they could hand the White House to Donald Trump.
2023-07-17 12:29
Storm Debi: Warning not to travel as warnings in place
Storm Debi: Warning not to travel as warnings in place
Amber and yellow alerts are in place in NI, with a red alert in the Republic of Ireland.
2023-11-13 17:16
Eighth man charged over Cork boat cocaine seizure
Eighth man charged over Cork boat cocaine seizure
An eighth man is charged in connection with the biggest drugs seizure in the history of the Irish state
2023-10-05 08:29
Rosario has 4 hits, including go-ahead 2-run homer, as Braves beat Giants 6-5
Rosario has 4 hits, including go-ahead 2-run homer, as Braves beat Giants 6-5
Eddie Rosario had four hits, including a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 for their fifth straight win
2023-08-20 10:20
New Hampshire secretary of state won't block Trump from ballot in key presidential primary state
New Hampshire secretary of state won't block Trump from ballot in key presidential primary state
New Hampshire’s top election official says he will not invoke an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to block former President Donald Trump from the ballot in the state that will hold the first Republican presidential primary next year
2023-09-14 00:19