Filthy Fridges Harbouring more Bacteria than toilets.
Some statistics which show our bad fridge habits include.....
- 22% clean less than every six months
- only 18% clean weekly (as per FSA advice)
- 64% admit fridges are cleaned once a month or less
- 48% only prompted to clean byspills or leaks
Top tips for fridge hygiene
Lec’s top tips for keeping your fridge clean and healthy are:
1 - Clean with disinfectant on a weekly basis and clean up spills as they occur
2 - Keep cooked and raw foods, especially meat and eggs, separately. Raw foods should be kept at the bottom of the fridge in an airtight container or covered
3 - Make sure that the fridge is operating between 3 and 5 degrees centigrade
4 - Don’t overfill your fridge – ensure there’s enough room in between products for air to circulate properly
5 - Choose a model with easy to clean features: e.g. safety glass shelves that stop spills from dripping onto lower shelves; removable shelves and door compartments that facilitate easy cleaning.
For more on Food Hygiene please visit the Food Standards Agency
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