Kitchen towels and dishcloths should probably be changed more often than you think. Harmful bacteria can be transferred to a dishcloth when wiping unclean kitchen surfaces. The bacteria are then spread all over the kitchen when that same towel is used to wipe counters, the kitchen table, and the top of the stove.
How often should you change your kitchen towels and dishcloths?
After facing an emergency like a flood, the cleanup process can feel overwhelming. Begin by discarding any food in the kitchen that might have been exposed to flood water.