A warning has been issued by a leading doctor on when you should be replacing your dishcloths as they are often left lying on the sink - breeding bacteria by the minute.
A leading doctor has issued an important warning to replace a common kitchen item as it could lead to a "very severe infection" if left unchecked.
In collaboration with Magnet Trade, Dr Nye researched the extent of bacterial growth on dishcloths and shared his tips for cleaning and storing them. The expert warned: "All bacteria can cause very severe infections in patients who are very young or old, or have underlying health conditions which make them more prone to infections. Bacteria will grow at different speeds depending on how damp the cloth is, how it's left and what it comes into contact with during its use.
He said: "A moist dishcloth left in a warm kitchen provides an ideal environment for bacteria to multiply. This is particularly likely if food traces are present, too. They should be kept dry, away from potential sources of bacteria and laid as flat as possible. Bacteria grew and multiplied in all types of cloths that were crumpled, but levels of bacteria were reduced by 1,000 times if the dishcloths were hung to dry for 24 hours at room temperature.
Top Trending Stories Today 3. Allow the clothes to fully dry between cleans Dr Nye also said: "You must also allow the cloths to fully dry between cleans. Cloths that are not dried properly can go on to harbour bacteria, eliminating the benefits of cleaning them in the first place."
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