| Kitchen Countertop Hygiene: Granite is the choice |
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issue time:2006-06-22 11:05
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There are many factors to consider when selecting the right material for your home kitchen countertop; the design, the colour, the cost, practicality, installation and most important hygiene. Many food items we purchase can be highly contaminated with pathogenic micro-organisms, and it is necessary for the home cook to make these foods safe.It is essential that the countertop be cleaned after raw food has touched the surface. Otherwise, there can be cross-contamination, and the people eating the food prepared on the cross-contaminated surface can become ill.
An important study was carried out by the Hospitality Institute of Technology and Management, in St. Paul Minnesota USA on countertop cleanliness.The institute develops educational materials, carries out research, provides data and reports for those working in the retail food industry銆� The purpose of this particular study was to determine the cleanability of six of the most commonly used countertop surfaces: Laminate, Wood, Tile, Concrete, Stainless Steel and Granite.
The results showed how the each of the contaminated surfaces reacted differently when washed and rinsed with soap and water and then sanitized with a vinegar-and-water solution. Granite proved to be the second most resistant to bacteria, after stainless steel. When it comes to choosing a warm natural material that has not only a high aesthetic value but also a high level of bacteria resistance, granite has to be the first choice.
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