Asleep at the Wheel

Sleep Well
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, each year more than 100,000 car accidents are attributed to sleepy drivers.

Just a one-and-a-half-hour sleep deficit can reduce alertness the following day by one-third. Increasing your physical activity throughout the day, cutting back on late-night eating, and avoiding alcohol and medication can help you get more quality sleep.

Germs in the Kitchen

Sponges and Hidden Kitchen Germs

Did you know that sponges are great places for bacteria to grow even after they dry? Most of the time you know when it's time to toss that smelly nasty rag or sponge.

Let's face it things can go wrong. This is it, spotless is not enough.

Keep your kitchen sanitary. Wash sponges carefully and replace them regularly. The bacteria found in dirty sponges can recontaminate your dishes and counter tops. Wash sponges in the hot cycle of your dishwasher, or disinfect them in a chlorine bleach solution.

I've read that putting them in the microwave is a good idea. What ever you do be careful, clean them if you choose to recycle these nasty contaminated tools. Then make sure to get ride of them once they start to smile. The best way is to replace them, take the old ones and toss them out with the trash.