better
HEALTH
HAND SOAP
Nearly half of all food-borne
illness cases could be
prevented if everyone washed
their hands when handling
food. Thoroughly scrub hands,
wrists,fingernails, and between
fingers in warm, soapy water
for at least
20
seconds.
OUR PICK
Mrs. Meyer’s
Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap
has essential oils to kill germs,
$
3-99
at
mrsmeyers.com.
DIGITAL REFRIGERATOR/
FREEZER THERMOMETER
Keep the fridge at
40
°F, the
freezer at o°F. Stick the gauges
near the front or inside the
door—places that warm up
quickly as you open and shut
the door.
OUR PICK
Taylor
Digital Stick-On Refrigerator/
Freezer Thermometers,
$S-
3
i
5
,
cutleryandmore.com.
FREEZER BAGS AND WRAP
Products designed specifically for freezing
will protect food better than your everyday
supplies. Wrap leftovers tightly to prevent air
from seeping in.
OUR PICK
Glad Press ’N
Seal Freezer Wrap, $
9.99
for two
140
-square-foot rolls, available nationwide.
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BAKING SODA
Mixed with water, this kitchen staple
makes an inexpensive solution for
washing your fridge. (And, yes, an open
box on the shelves will keep things
smelling fresh; change every
,
month or two).
OUR PICK
Arm & Hammer, available
nationwide.
AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS
Store leftovers in shallow, airtight
containers. (Bacteria can grow in the time
it takes food to cool in a larger container.)
OUR PICK
Pyrex glass storage with No
Leak Lids (with BPA-free plastic),
$
5
.
99
-
39.99
at
pyrexware.com.
m u s t-h a v e
tools for any
kitchen
CUTTING BOARDS
Use a nonporous surface like plastic,
marble, or tempered glass, versus
wood, which is more porous, says
dietitian Salge Blake. “Toss boards
that are scratched or cracked, as
microbes can hide away in those
grooves.” Use one board for meat,
another for other foods.
OUR PICK
Oxo Good Grips Utility Cutting
Boards in red and black help you
remember which is which.
INSTANT-READ
THERMOMETER
Not only is it important to
check temperatures of dishes you
cook from scratch, leftovers should
be warmed to i
6
s°F to destroy any
bacteria.
OUR PICK
Oxo Digital
Instant-Read Meat Thermometer,
319
.
99
,
oxo.com.
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