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But for the general public, the implications of the study are simpler. “A microwave is not a pure, pristine place, Porcar says. It’s also not a pathogenic reservoir to be feared, he says. But he does recommend cleaning your kitchen microwave often — just as often as you would scrub your kitchen surfaces to eliminate potential bacteria.

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    Mine shouldn’t since I clean that thing regularly with antibacterial cleaners. Unless it’s that 0.1% of germs not annihilated by the cleaner 🤔 Shit where’s the 100% cleaner?

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      Don’t use antibacterial cleaners for general cleaning. Especially not hand soap. All you’re doing is breeding a master race of resistant bacteria in your home.

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        Yes. Use plain non-antibacterial soap. Or bleach if you want something stronger.