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Posted by alexandra_k on March 13, 2005, at 23:37:07
In reply to how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters?, posted by anastasia56 on March 13, 2005, at 21:32:44
Before I use 'em (my flatmates aren't too reliable in that respect) and after I use 'em (because I am considerate).
Does that sound reasonable?
Now I am worried...
Posted by cubic_me on March 14, 2005, at 5:59:10
In reply to Re: how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters? » anastasia56, posted by alexandra_k on March 13, 2005, at 23:37:07
Wiping the counters? me? I hardly ever get round to it unless I make a big mess. My theory is if it looks clean, it will do. Germs are good for the immune system.
Posted by just plain jane on March 14, 2005, at 12:27:18
In reply to how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters?, posted by anastasia56 on March 13, 2005, at 21:32:44
> i have always wondered about this. strange, i know. but i think it would be interesting to know what the percentage and frequency is. or, then again, maybe i just need a hobby.
>
> and, to further muddy the waters, do you think your frequency is affected by a solid color countertop vs a speckled one that is less likely to show crumbs, etc.
>
> you know, the more i write this the more i am inclined to up my dosage tomorrow. oh well.
>
> anawhat are they?
does everyone have them in their kitchen?
do they count something,
or are you talking about that surface under the piles of crap i have to push aside and wipe off with a little spit and my shirttail so i can put the bread down for peanut buttering?mebbe mine are counting the crap on them
and i always brush the crumbs off afterward
j
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Posted by Susan47 on March 14, 2005, at 13:03:33
In reply to how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters?, posted by anastasia56 on March 13, 2005, at 21:32:44
Hobbies are good. If you can keep your mind on them.
Here's a hobby. Splash a bit of bleach into a sink of water, soak your dishcloth in it (I'm talking a couple of tablespoonsful of bleach, not a half a cup) for a few minutes, THEN wipe your counters. People laugh about germs and stuff but when you're educated about it, it's not a laughing matter, not a joke, there are serious bacteria out there that make people sick every day, stuff, my darlings, that you bring home from the grocery store. Cutting open a fruit or vegetable without having first thoroughly cleansed it first can cross-contaminate so that even if you don't eat the skin, you've now got that nasty bug on other surfaces; so can using counters that haven't been properly cleaned.
Enough said, lecture over. Just once a day, bleach your cloths. And if you don't, the next time you get a serious ache in your tummy, think about where that bug came from.
Posted by gardenergirl on March 14, 2005, at 14:32:08
In reply to Re: how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters?, posted by Susan47 on March 14, 2005, at 13:03:33
They even make that stuff in a spray bottle. I always have to tell my hubby "that space...i.e. the sink or counter...is contaminated", when I am making chicken and have not had a chance to clean up yet.
Yucky.
In answer to the main question...I always wipe the counters down when I clean up after cooking. I also will when I notice that hubby has left crumbs or coffee rings on the counter. I even bought these glass "counter protectors" which are essentially like cutting boards.
He works around them. :(
gg
Posted by Damos on March 14, 2005, at 15:14:49
In reply to how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters?, posted by anastasia56 on March 13, 2005, at 21:32:44
In yet another sad blow to my blokiness, I have to admit to wiping them down before and after I use them.
Posted by anastasia56 on March 14, 2005, at 22:25:51
In reply to Re: how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters? » anastasia56, posted by zeugma on March 13, 2005, at 21:49:16
so when you say 'regularly', do you mean several times a day or just once daily. i know i sound like i'm vying for martha stewarts show but i always find it fascinating to gauge my patterns to other peoples. I once even asked my pdoc what size a normal bowel movement should be and how often. but we won't go there this time.
ana
Posted by anastasia56 on March 14, 2005, at 22:32:51
In reply to Re: how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters? » anastasia56, posted by Phil on March 13, 2005, at 22:02:44
ok then. dusting it is on next weeks agenda. buckle up for some real excitement!
Posted by anastasia56 on March 14, 2005, at 22:39:22
In reply to Re: how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters? » anastasia56, posted by alexandra_k on March 13, 2005, at 23:37:07
actually what you say makes the most sense...not to worry about the counter staying pristine in between uses...just clean it before you use it and after. hmmm. maybe i can let go of my compulsive counter thing by using that approach. thanks alexandra!
Posted by anastasia56 on March 14, 2005, at 22:45:58
In reply to Re: how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters? » anastasia56, posted by Damos on March 14, 2005, at 15:14:49
again it looks like another vote for just before and after use. not a lot of in between cleaning after other people. thanks so much! my thought process on this household task is becoming more focused. why do i get the feeling i am the most anal on this subject of anyone? BECAUSE IT'S TRUE! YIKES!
ana
Posted by anastasia56 on March 14, 2005, at 22:49:03
In reply to tell me please ...kitchen counters?, posted by just plain jane on March 14, 2005, at 12:27:18
yes, the counters are generally found in close proximity to that big white box (i've heard it's called the fridge).
Posted by alexandra_k on March 15, 2005, at 1:24:59
In reply to Re: how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters? » alexandra_k, posted by anastasia56 on March 14, 2005, at 22:39:22
> actually what you say makes the most sense...not to worry about the counter staying pristine in between uses...just clean it before you use it and after. hmmm. maybe i can let go of my compulsive counter thing by using that approach. thanks alexandra!
Good good :-)
Now.
Which way up does the toilet roll go and why (that is a pet peeve of mine)... :-)
Posted by zeugma on March 15, 2005, at 4:36:15
In reply to Re: how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters? » zeugma, posted by anastasia56 on March 14, 2005, at 22:25:51
i mean once or twice daily. once is usual, twice is a day i'm more energetic than usual.
-z
Posted by Damos on March 15, 2005, at 15:13:35
In reply to Re: how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters? » anastasia56, posted by alexandra_k on March 15, 2005, at 1:24:59
> Good good :-)
> Now.
> Which way up does the toilet roll go and why (that is a pet peeve of mine)... :-)And the winner is........over the top paper to the front, waterfall style IMHO :-) Hate the paper at the back!!!!!!!!!!!! Why???? Why does the sun rise in the East? I dunno, just because. I also put the seat down - just felt a need to go on the record with that ;-)
P.S: I caught myself contemplating whether to wipe or not wipe the kitchen bench last night and LMAO
Posted by B2chica on March 15, 2005, at 15:34:34
In reply to Re: tell me please ...kitchen counters?, posted by anastasia56 on March 14, 2005, at 22:49:03
> yes, the counters are generally found in close proximity to that big white box (i've heard it's called the fridge).
actually mine aren't that close to the cold white box, but right around the white storage door with the big horizontal handle...you know, it's got wire shelves and get's hot if you move the funny dials on the outside?
;^)
Posted by B2chica on March 15, 2005, at 15:40:51
In reply to Re: Dunny rolls now huh? » alexandra_k, posted by Damos on March 15, 2005, at 15:13:35
agree with Damos. over the top...here's my (il)logic.
1) you can fold the end into a point and looks pretty for guests
2)easy to find the beginning and pull off for quick emergency
3)and MOST important for us OCDers...if it comes off the back i have this phobia that it touches everything behind it...it gets contaminated, dirty -goodness knows what's behind there!- and then where do you put it next?? eeeek. just thinking that gives me the willies. front please. don't let it touch anything else.
btw-i also everytime pull off enough tp for one circle -everything that is exposed to the air and immediately throw in stool, then use what's under.man...i think i'm kinda creepy. wasteful too but i just CAN'T use it otherwise.
-did i share too much?
b2c
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> > Good good :-)
> > Now.
> > Which way up does the toilet roll go and why (that is a pet peeve of mine)... :-)
>
> And the winner is........over the top paper to the front, waterfall style IMHO :-) Hate the paper at the back!!!!!!!!!!!! Why???? Why does the sun rise in the East? I dunno, just because. I also put the seat down - just felt a need to go on the record with that ;-)
>
> P.S: I caught myself contemplating whether to wipe or not wipe the kitchen bench last night and LMAO
>
>
Posted by alexandra_k on March 15, 2005, at 16:03:32
In reply to Re: Dunny rolls now huh?, posted by B2chica on March 15, 2005, at 15:40:51
Also: If you buy printed toilet paper (which I don't) then it has to go that way so the pattern is right side up.
:-)
Posted by gardenergirl on March 15, 2005, at 16:26:29
In reply to Re: Good reasons peoples :-), posted by alexandra_k on March 15, 2005, at 16:03:32
Yes, waterfall style. And I put the lid down, too. I once heard of a study that said when you flush the toilet, all kinds of germs are spewed into the air if the lid is up. Reason enough for me. That and no accidentally dropping stuff in.
gg
Posted by AuntieMel on March 15, 2005, at 16:31:34
In reply to Re: Good reasons peoples :-), posted by gardenergirl on March 15, 2005, at 16:26:29
Posted by gardenergirl on March 15, 2005, at 17:05:58
In reply to Re: where do the cats get their water? (nm) » gardenergirl, posted by AuntieMel on March 15, 2005, at 16:31:34
Hate cats. Sorry. No soup for them! ;)
gg
Posted by alesta on March 15, 2005, at 17:28:33
In reply to how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters?, posted by anastasia56 on March 13, 2005, at 21:32:44
> i have always wondered about this. strange, i know. but i think it would be interesting to know what the percentage and frequency is. or, then again, maybe i just need a hobby.
>
> and, to further muddy the waters, do you think your frequency is affected by a solid color countertop vs a speckled one that is less likely to show crumbs, etc.
>
> you know, the more i write this the more i am inclined to up my dosage tomorrow. oh well.
>
> anaana dahling,
for myself, not nearly enough..this thread is veddy interesting! i feel i have really learned a lot about my fellow posters..enjoyed it..
amy :)
Posted by Damos on March 15, 2005, at 19:10:09
In reply to how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters?, posted by anastasia56 on March 13, 2005, at 21:32:44
Posted by anastasia56 on March 15, 2005, at 19:46:13
In reply to Re: how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters? » Susan47, posted by gardenergirl on March 14, 2005, at 14:32:08
i like to see someone else uses the word 'contaminated' in the kitchen. i use it when referring to the coffee mug i use in the car. my husband does the dishes at night and he will wash it by hand. i say it's still 'contaminated' (i.e. dirty, unsanitized) until it has been thru the dishwashers super highly heated water wash cycle. ah germs. but that's another topic.
ana
Posted by anastasia56 on March 15, 2005, at 19:55:05
In reply to Re: how often do you wipe down your kitchen counters? » anastasia56, posted by alesta on March 15, 2005, at 17:28:33
amy!
it is always good to see your name pop up on the screen. take care sweetie.ana
Posted by anastasia56 on March 15, 2005, at 19:59:51
In reply to Re: tell me please ...kitchen counters? » anastasia56, posted by B2chica on March 15, 2005, at 15:34:34
i heard they used to use those heat-producing boxes in the olden days. sounds like you still have one. i expect they will be worth something one day.
ana
p.s. i have now added your toilet paper 'thing' to my list of other anal 'things' i have. just what i needed, another 'thing'!!
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