Is my dishcloth a health risk?

I always use the same kitchen cloth for everything, but my friend told me that this isn't hygienic. Do I need to use lots of different cloths?

How many times have you finished washing the dishes and then used the same cloth to wipe down the kitchen surfaces? As tempting as this may be, this is one of the key causes of cross contamination within the kitchen. Germs love damp, dark places, which makes dishcloths the ideal environment. So to help avoid picking up nasty stomach bugs, caused by germs such as E.coli and Salmonella, make sure that you soak your cloths thoroughly in a dilute solution of Domestos Thick Bleach once a week and make sure that you use separate cloths for wiping down surfaces and cleaning the dishes.

For more information or to order a copy of the Germs in Your Home booklet, call 0800 776645, or visit www.domestos.co.uk

Use disinfectants safely. Always read the label and product information before use.

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