And don't forget to wash your hands after touching anything that might contain harmful germs, such as after using the toilet, touching your hair, and sneezing. 23 Dirty towels can be a persistent source of germs in your kitchen. Do not wipe your hands on a towel that has been used to clean a countertop or wipe up a spill. When a towel becomes visibly dirty, remove it from the kitchen and replace it with a clean towel. Better yet, use one towel for drying washed hands and another for cleaning surfaces.
Paper towels are the safest choice.
25 Rinse vegetables with running water to remove soil and other debris. 27 Remember that meat juices can contain germs that can get onto other foods. 29 Most food safety specialists recommend not using wooden cutting boards because they can have a lot of scars, and are more difficult to clean. Bacteria can hide in the crevices, resist cleaning, and multiply. Therefore, it is best to use a cutting board that is made of hard plastic.