Hiding Germs and Kitchen Mold Removal
Posted in Mold Removal, on August 15, 2013
Many homeowners are unaware of the amount of germs that are surrounding them in their kitchen. Though your kitchen may be very clean and well maintained, there are tons of germs in hard to reach places that you may have never thought of. It is vitally important that you be aware of the germs, bacteria and potential viruses that lurk within your kitchen. These pests have can wreak havoc on your family or pets health. When you suspection that there may be mold in your home, schedule a kitchen mold inspection and mold removal in Toronto with Canada's Restoration Services.
The first place to look for these common threats is within your own kitchen appliances.
Kitchen Appliances: The Danger Within Them
Some of the most common bacteria and germs to be found within your appliances are E.Coli and salmonella. Both of these germs affect the digestive tract of human being, making eating food a nightmare. These two common bacteria are found within meat, poultry and eggs. However, they can be spread unknowingly from one area of your kitchen to another. This is typically done when someone brushes a piece of meat or smears an egg up against the kitchen or upon their countertop. Even the smallest contact of food against a kitchen appliance is enough to cause contamination.
High Incident Areas of Bacteria
However some of the worst high bacteria incident areas of your kitchen are in the places that most homeowner over-look. Areas such as your refrigerator's water and ice dispenser can come in contact with hundreds of different germs on a daily basis. Many people simply do not think to clean these areas of the kitchen and assume that they are unaffected by germs. According to The Center of Disease and Control statistics half of the foodborne illness occurs from contact of green vegetables. While a third of them occur from poultry contact. Most people are exposed to these illnesses everyday, but their immune system is strong enough to fight them off.
Final Consideration of Kitchen Appliances
One study found that the highest amount of germs were found within the poultry and vegetable compartments of the refrigerator. Other prime locations included at the bottom of blenders and on the backs of many spatulas. Spatulas specifically were noted as containing amounts of mold and mildew on them. The reason why many blenders remain so contaminated by germs is because of improper clean habits. Many people simply do not follow the instructions of the manufacturers, thereby allowing germs and bacteria to accumulate in their blenders. It is highly recommended that you take the proper precautions when cleaning your kitchen so that you can avoid a potential bacteria and mold infestation which, once it has spread, will be much more difficult to deal with. In the case that you do find large amounts of mold in your kitchen, it is always best to contact a restoration company to properly dispose of it. This will prevent causing health related issues and eliminate the high costs of mold removal in Toronto & the GTA.
