[The Random Factor] Filth for healthy living

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 Riddles & Facts & Quotes, Oh My!
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A fact that's bothered my since I was young is that a sponge in the kitchen
sink will collect far more bacteria & pathogens then a toilet seat. This,
thanks to one of the guiding principles of life... critters love moisture.

Your lord knows I am no clean freak, but the idea of washing dishes or
methodically wiping the counters with a bacteria magnet has always been
disturbing to me.  In fact, if it were not for the following fact, I would
have a phobia.

A child that attends day care will have a far stronger immune system then a
child who does not. The child who goes to school is exposed to colds and
illnesses which has the effect of exercising and strengthening the immune
system.

Now I'm not a Filth for Better Living advocate, but it is a fact that has
allowed me to cope. That, and extra soap.

This week a report came out saying 99% of pathogens are killed by
microwaving your sponges.  I wish I knew more about the 1% of mutant
pathogens, they may or may not be extremely good for you. So long as you're
careful...

"Firefighters have warned of the dangers of zapping sponges and cloths in
the microwave despite a study showing it could kill harmful bacteria.
Microwaving kitchen sponges for just two minutes can kill 99% of living
pathogens, a US study in the journal of Environmental Health claims. But
Shropshire fire service warned that one fire had already occurred when
someone in Telford tried the technique.

The researchers said people should only try to microwave damp sponges."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6293735.stm?ls


Be safe, and occasionally filthy,


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