Microbial Presence on Kitchen Dishcloths in Chinese Housholds

species of bacteria were detected in the dishcloths, most of which were conditional pathogenic bacteria. This study found a significant difference in the aerobic plate counts of dishcloths with regard to type, number of the days used, activities used for, and some family factors. The findings of the study highlight the potential for contamination of kitchen dishcloths within homes. Studies have suggested that although raw material is probably the main source of contamination in the kitchen, the area surrounding the kitchen could also provide sources of free-living populations of bacteria. Sponges and dishcloths have been recognized as potential agents in the spread of microorganisms, and bacteria have been shown to persist in these vehicles