bacteria: Bacteria In The House - 02/13/11 09:35 PM
Bacteria In The House
We all use refrigerators and freezers to prevent food spoilage. But what happens if the refrigerator isn't clean?
Refrigeration slows, but doesn't stop, microbial growth (that's why food can go bad in refrigerators). Since micro-organisms are everywhere (in the soil, air, water... and even our foods), the fridge isn't necessarily a safe haven. After all, the things needed for bacterial growth are present: a food source (in this case, actual food), moisture, and appropriate temperature.
Micro-organisms that can grow at cold temperatures are called psychrophiles, and these microbes can survive and even thrive at temperatures below 32 degrees … (4 comments)

bacteria: Cleaning the Dishwasher - 02/13/11 08:13 PM
Cleaning the Dishwasher
When I was a youth, I spent a lot of time at my house washing dishes by hand. So I became a big fan of the dishwasher when I rented my first apartment in college. The love affair with the dishwasher has continued all these years later.

But as much as I do love the convenience, there is a problem: when any of us wash dishes, lots of debris gets stuck in and around the dishwasher. Over a period of time, these tiny pieces of old food, cooking grease, and... stuff that is sometimes hard to identify … (6 comments)

 
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