[custom_adv] If food particles from your dishes stay in your sink for some time, they start creating a breeding ground for bacteria like salmonella and many others. The kitchen sink can be a really dirty place. [custom_adv] The average kitchen sponge grows bacteria very quickly. Rinsing it doesn't prevent harmful pathogens from multiplying. To kill bacteria, you can microwave the wet sponge or soak it in diluted bleach for a couple of minutes. Or just put it in the dishwasher on the longest and hottest cycle. [custom_adv] To make the plastic flexible, some manufacturers add special chemicals, which can cause serious health problems. We are pretty sure you don't want these chemicals in your food or in your body. [custom_adv] Your knives should always stay sharp. If they are not sharp enough, they may slip when you try to cut something, damaging your hands or other body parts. [custom_adv] Kitchen towels are one of the dirtiest things in your kitchen. You touch them all the time – even before washing your hands, and then again while cooking. That's a way for bacteria to get into your food. [custom_adv] Meat grinders are very powerful. Please, keep your fingers away from the grinder. It always has a special tool to push the meat down into the grinder, which you have to use so as not to damage your hands. [custom_adv] Overheated Teflon can emit toxic fumes. So, in this case, it's better to use some old-fashioned and well-tried tools. [custom_adv] Always use separate cutting boards for meat and vegetables. Raw meat can contain bacteria that cause serious illnesses. And never use damaged or cracked ones because cracks are perfect places for bacteria multiplication. [custom_adv] Never forget to check if you've turned it off before going to bed or leaving the house. It will keep you and others safe from the dangers of the gas released from the burners.