Survey of bacteria living inside household and laboratory appliances finds a robust ecosystem.

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But for the general public, the implications of the study are simpler. “A microwave is not a pure, pristine place,” Porcar says. It’s also not a pathogenic reservoir to be feared, he says. But he does recommend cleaning your kitchen microwave often — just as often as you would scrub your kitchen surfaces to eliminate potential bacteria.

    • Shard@lemmy.world
      6·
      3 months ago

      Don’t use antibacterial cleaners for general cleaning. Especially not hand soap. All you’re doing is breeding a master race of resistant bacteria in your home.

      • catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
        1·
        3 months ago

        Yes. Use plain non-antibacterial soap. Or bleach if you want something stronger.