This list prompted this. "19 Gross Kitchen Habits You Probably Definitely Have"
I don't...am I weird for NOT doing these???? I'm gonna list some of them below for ease of reading but you should look at the link.
2. Prepping raw meat, especially poultry, without constantly washing and sanitizing any surface it touches.
Who the f**k touches anything after dealing with raw meat!?!?!? That's just nasty. Germs and bacteria aside...do you WANT slimy chicken funk or BLOOD on your counters?!?!! Wash your f**king hands!
4. Not properly disinfecting or bleaching your cutting board.
Again, why would ANYONE cut raw meat and then use the same board for veggies???
5. Using a sponge for way too long.
Who uses and keeps sponges?!?!? Those are just germ factories. I know it would be expensive but if you must use them, toss them afterwards. I just don't use them. After one use they smell funny, even if you rise them well and let them dry out properly.
7. Forgetting to disinfect the bottom of your kitchen sink — and eating stuff that’s dropped down there.
What the actual f**k?!?!?! My sink is spotless and shiny and I wouldn't eat from it!
8. Wiping your counters down with a dirty sponge or rag.
OMG just no! Use a Clorox wipe or a spray with a paper towel.
9. Not sanitizing or replacing your dish brushes often enough.
They are $1 at the Dollar Tree. You have zero excuses. If you are that cheap run them through the dishwasher (the brush not the sponge) and be done with it.
10. Cooking while you’re sick, especially with a stomach bug.
Who even wants to see food much less smell it RAW while sick with a stomach?!!?!? If you must "cook" for your family while ill, order pizza. If you have a husband put him to work. If you absolutely have to cook wear a mask and for god's sake WASH YOUR HANDS!
14. Letting your cat walk all over the counters where you prepare and eat food.
Bad kitty! My cats are sprayed with water if they go in the kitchen. And because I know they can be little $hits when I'm not home, I wipe my counters down before and after I cook. Its for my own sanity even though I am fairly certain they just sleep all day.
15. Forgetting to rinse your produce.
Stop being lazy!!! It takes almost zero time to rise your food off. Just think about everyone touching the produce at the grocery...and the pre-washed stuff....haven't you seen those pictures of creatures trapped in the bags. Just don't take a chance and wash it!
16. Leaving leftovers in the fridge for too long.
I don't agree with the 5 day rule. My rule is 1 week-ish. Leftovers don't usually last that long in my house but if they don't I use the smell and look test. Its smells okay, cool...no mold, great. Anything that MIGHT be thinking about developing...nuke it in the microwave...there safe...right. Longer than a week...I usually just toss for my own sanity.
17. Using the same old hand towel to dry dishes and your hands.
Gross! I picked up our hand towel the other day and freaked. One of us must have wiped food on it. It smelled like dead animal *gag*. We don't hand dry most things. We put them on the drying rack overnight. If it must be dried right away we grab a fresh towel and then toss it in the wash after or use paper towels. Yes that can be wasteful but I don't like dying, so yea.
19. Forgetting to wash your hands the right way. All. The. Time.
Are you f**king kidding me?!? Come on people! Soap up and sing happy birthday. I do think constant, OCD type washing is bad. But you should still do some washing because OTHER people are nasty. You touch door knobs, light switches, faucet handles, etc it wont kill you to wash-up. I am not a germ-a-phob but I work with a bunch of disgusting people so I have hand sanitizer on my desk. I don't like plague...thanks.
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