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To kill unhealthy germs on dish towels and sponges he advised either washing them, replacing them or heating them in a microwave oven at 800 watts once a week. Kitchen worktops should be cleaned - especially after contact with meat - with normal household cleaner and water heated to 50-60 degrees centigrade.
Textiles can be machine-washed adequately at temperatures of just 30-40 degrees centigrade, Afflerbach said. Since a small amount of wash water - a source of germs - always remains in the machine, he recommended that the door and detergent compartment be opened after every washing to air it out.
But he added that a 60-degree wash cycle with detergent for white or light-coloured laundry was advisable after every four washings or so - preferably with detergent powder because liquid contained no bleaching agent.
A simple household cleaner is sufficient for the entire home. To remove calcium deposits, Afflerbach recommended a lemon-based cleaner rather than a vinegar-based one. “The effect is the same, but lemon is less aggressive,” he said.
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