Hey everybody, I was reading the latest issue of "Prevention" magazine and I came across this small article:<br><br>"A nasty ingredient may be making its unwelcome way into your dinner. According to a recent study in the journal <span style="font-style: italic;">Fungal Biology, 35% of dishwashers tested in 101 cities contained black fungi called Exophiala on the rubber seal of the doors. The hot, moist environment is a perfect breeding ground for fungi, which are particularly dangerous for children, the elderly, and people with Cystic Fibrosis, because the fungi attack the lungs. To combat, clean with a bleach solution; leave the dishwasher door open to air-dry after use."<br><br><br>Take care<br>
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Detox Your Dishwasher
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Hey everybody, I was reading the latest issue of "Prevention" magazine and I came across this small article:<br><br>"A nasty ingredient may be making its unwelcome way into your dinner. According to a recent study in the journal <span style="font-style: italic;">Fungal Biology, 35% of dishwashers tested in 101 cities contained black fungi called Exophiala on the rubber seal of the doors. The hot, moist environment is a perfect breeding ground for fungi, which are particularly dangerous for children, the elderly, and people with Cystic Fibrosis, because the fungi attack the lungs. To combat, clean with a bleach solution; leave the dishwasher door open to air-dry after use."<br><br><br>Take care<br>
Hey everybody, I was reading the latest issue of "Prevention" magazine and I came across this small article:<br><br>"A nasty ingredient may be making its unwelcome way into your dinner. According to a recent study in the journal <span style="font-style: italic;">Fungal Biology, 35% of dishwashers tested in 101 cities contained black fungi called Exophiala on the rubber seal of the doors. The hot, moist environment is a perfect breeding ground for fungi, which are particularly dangerous for children, the elderly, and people with Cystic Fibrosis, because the fungi attack the lungs. To combat, clean with a bleach solution; leave the dishwasher door open to air-dry after use."<br><br><br>Take care<br>
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bethylove
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Yuck! This is so gross. Thanks for posting this! I'll be handwashing my dishes for the next week or so because this might explain why even after IV's and oral antibiotics I'm still not feeling well at home!!
Brad -- I know undiluted white vinegar kills 80% of household bacterias... (I wipe my counters down with vinegar day to day because bleachy kitchen cleaners are just too harsh! Vinegar stinks as soon as its on the counter but when it dries its odorless) but I'm not sure what it would do to a fungi.
Brad -- I know undiluted white vinegar kills 80% of household bacterias... (I wipe my counters down with vinegar day to day because bleachy kitchen cleaners are just too harsh! Vinegar stinks as soon as its on the counter but when it dries its odorless) but I'm not sure what it would do to a fungi.
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bethylove
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Yuck! This is so gross. Thanks for posting this! I'll be handwashing my dishes for the next week or so because this might explain why even after IV's and oral antibiotics I'm still not feeling well at home!!
Brad -- I know undiluted white vinegar kills 80% of household bacterias... (I wipe my counters down with vinegar day to day because bleachy kitchen cleaners are just too harsh! Vinegar stinks as soon as its on the counter but when it dries its odorless) but I'm not sure what it would do to a fungi.
Brad -- I know undiluted white vinegar kills 80% of household bacterias... (I wipe my counters down with vinegar day to day because bleachy kitchen cleaners are just too harsh! Vinegar stinks as soon as its on the counter but when it dries its odorless) but I'm not sure what it would do to a fungi.
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bethylove
Guest
Yuck! This is so gross. Thanks for posting this! I'll be handwashing my dishes for the next week or so because this might explain why even after IV's and oral antibiotics I'm still not feeling well at home!!
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<br />Brad -- I know undiluted white vinegar kills 80% of household bacterias... (I wipe my counters down with vinegar day to day because bleachy kitchen cleaners are just too harsh! Vinegar stinks as soon as its on the counter but when it dries its odorless) but I'm not sure what it would do to a fungi.
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<br />Brad -- I know undiluted white vinegar kills 80% of household bacterias... (I wipe my counters down with vinegar day to day because bleachy kitchen cleaners are just too harsh! Vinegar stinks as soon as its on the counter but when it dries its odorless) but I'm not sure what it would do to a fungi.
Hi; I know lemon juice is a natural bleach as well. I just don't know if it would do the trick. I use Lemon juice/water for bird bath and outdoor bleaching projects and refridgerator door seals. Mold grows there too . <br>Good info , thank you for the post. <br><br>JenWren CF 51<br>
Hi; I know lemon juice is a natural bleach as well. I just don't know if it would do the trick. I use Lemon juice/water for bird bath and outdoor bleaching projects and refridgerator door seals. Mold grows there too . <br>Good info , thank you for the post. <br><br>JenWren CF 51<br>
Hi; I know lemon juice is a natural bleach as well. I just don't know if it would do the trick. I use Lemon juice/water for bird bath and outdoor bleaching projects and refridgerator door seals. Mold grows there too . <br>Good info , thank you for the post. <br><br>JenWren CF 51<br>