What’s the safest way to wash dishes?

Yes, there's a right and a wrong way.

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Today's Ingredients Is it just me, or is there a huge variation in dishwashing habits from person to person? I know people who leave piles of unwashed dishes in the sink for days and people who wash every dish immediately after using it. (I once lived in the same house with the former and the latter and let me tell you, there was some friction in that kitchen.) For the most part, how you wash your dishes comes down to personal preference. However, if you're not cleaning your dishes adequately, you may be exposing yourself (and the other people in your home) to foodborne illnesses. With that in mind, we tapped Jessica Sandoz, a registered dietitian at Healthline, to walk us through safe dishwashing practices.   • Food to live well: The blueberry chia seed pudding recipe you've been needing   • News to know: Eating ultra-processed foods may raise risk of death by 10%   • Exercises to try: A 7-day fitness challenge you can do year-round Eat up, Ginger Wojcik Newsletter Editor, Healthline   Written by Ginger Wojcik July 16, 2024 • 4 min read Let's Ask the Dietitian Q: What's the safest way to wash dishes? A: When it comes to washing, heat and soap are your two best friends. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends using hot, soapy water to clean dishes, surfaces, and hands after cooking. Removing the food matter and physical dirt will ensure there's nothing left to support bacterial growth. It's also important to wash dishes ASAP, before pathogens have the chance to grow and spread. Thoroughly wash all surfaces that come into contact with raw meat, raw eggs, unpasteurized milk, and raw shellfish with hot, soapy water before moving on to the next cooking step. Sanitize porous cutting boards (plastic and wood) with a solution of 1 tablespoon of unscented liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water. You can do this by flooding the surface with the solution, letting it sit for several minutes, rinsing, and then either air-drying or patting dry. Be aware that dish towels and sponges hold bacteria! Change out dish towels daily, and wash them in your washing machine on a hot cycle. Rinse out sponges thoroughly after each use, and replace them at the first sign of damage or odor. You can also clean your sponges in the dishwasher — or microwave — every few days to keep them lasting a little longer! Happy cleaning! Jessica Sandoz, Registered Dietitian Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.)     Based on your interests What to Know About the Symptoms of Diabetes READ ON     Kitchen Kit Smol boi       COMFEE' Portable Mini Dishwasher Most people would agree that dishwashers were a good invention. They're generally more water-efficient than washing by hand, and using one makes sanitization super easy. The only problem is that they may not fit in a small kitchen. Enter: the mini tabletop dishwasher. This cute little appliance may not fit a ton of dishes at once, but it can still make your dishwashing chores a lot easier. SHOP NOW Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health.       Sustainable Change Save time and eat healthy with 5,000+ Wellos recipes Wellos is a sister brand of Healthline.   Wellos offers curated recipe collections by meal type, dietary preference, and cuisine. Tailor your meals even further with filters for prep time, appliances, and more. GET STARTED the takeout What we're digesting 😞 Feeling consistently lonely may increase risk of this deadly condition. Yet more evidence for the health benefits of human connection. 📵 What's the risk in getting your health information from TikTok? A study sheds light on the prevalence of misinformation on social media. 🏥 Common complications of chronic kidney disease. Learn how this progressive condition can affect your body if left untreated. 💩 A list of medications that can cause constipation. Is one of these common drugs causing your digestive troubles? Thanks for reading, everyone! Meet us back here on Thursday to learn what time of day is best to drink coffee. See you then! Until next time, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon!   This edition was powered by a good sponge.

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