I knew that the internet would come through for me. As of the time of this posting, 55% of you would NOT clean the brand new refrigerator before putting food in it and 42% of you would clean it. (You 42% are no longer allowed to be my friends. You are too clean.) 3% of you chose other and I’m happy to report that 0% of my readers live in boxes and therefore do not need a refrigerator.
Obviously, I am in the 55% that do not clean new appliances.
For all of you (obviously cleaner) people who DO clean their new appliances before use, I have yet another question to ask you. Do you clean your food before putting it in your shiny, sterile refrigerator? Do you seriously disinfect your applesauce jars and your milk jugs? If you do not do this, then what is the point in disinfecting the fridge prior to use? I understand cleaning up spills because they are sticky, stinky and no fun to look at, but if you are only disinfecting your fridge so that it does not spread ickiness to your food, then unless you are also disinfecting your food containers, well, you’re wasting your time is what I’m saying. Mary Jo brought this up in the comments and I felt that it was a very good point. Thank you, Mary Jo, for (I think) winning this argument for me.
On to more important things. You internets are obviously just a fount of wisdom and knowledge (As am I if the search terms that bring people here are to be believed. I get questions like “how do i wax my hairy vagina” and “will drinking pine-sol kill my baby” and “should my wife michelle get a brazillian.” I really try not to look anymore. They are all very disturbing, you see.) and so I have YET ANOTHER question to ask of you. Actually, I have two questions. We’ll go with an easy one first and this weekend I’ll ask the difficult question (prepare yourselves, it involves spanking).
My hamburger buns post. Did ya like? I have lots of fun recipes that I’d like to share, but I’m not sure if I should start a food blog or just post them here? What you would you like to see happen? If I start a food blog then I will link to new recipes from here, but people who aren’t interested have the option of not clicking the link and completely ignoring me and my little food blog. What do you think? Keep the recipes here, even though my blog name is less than appetizing and risk irritating my non-foodie readers or start a whole ‘nother blog just for food and risk my husband divorcing me because SERIOUSLY, ANOTHER BLOG?
Whee! Another poll!
feener says:
i love food blogs, love tips and recipes with photos and such ….i would take it anyway i can get it….
feener’s last blog post..Wonderful artwork
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Much More Than A Mom says:
Either way, I’d read them.
I looked like an idiot yesterday…I was going to tell you I would clean a fridge just with vinegar because of all the creepy fridge factory people, and then tell you what I did with my dishwasher…then got called away by kids and it looked like I didn’t know the difference between a fridge and a dishwasher. I assure you, I do.
Much More Than A Mom’s last blog post..Happy Canada Day!
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:37 pm
David King says:
Food is sealed - like milk and stuff. Your refrigerator on the other hand was probably assembled (and possibly ejaculated in) by a chinese gentleman.
David King’s last blog post..Toys make everything feel better*
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Karly says:
David,
You do realize that the same Chinese gentleman who ejaculated all over my fridge could also have ejaculated all over my applesauce jar? Well…maybe not the same one, but a guy just like him. All I’m saying is that the food containers are dirty as well. So what is the point of cleaning the fridge (for the sole purpose of disinfecting the factory worker’s ick) if you aren’t also going to clean the containers you put in to the fridge? Hmm???
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:58 pm
David King says:
Because at least you’re playing russian roulette with the food container, with the refrigerator his juices are now emanating amongst your entire food supply, contaminating it all.
David King’s last blog post..Toys make everything feel better*
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Carol VR says:
Keep it here, in one place. Who whats the headache of two blogs???
Carol VR’s last blog post..Thanx for your patience….
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Jackie says:
I love food blogs! Go for it!
Jackie’s last blog post..Sigh.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Auds at Barking Mad says:
Keep your recipes here. I am not coordinated enough to manage more blogs. My blogroll is already out of control.
Ok, I kinda feel the need to defend my “hell yes” on the last poll. I could possibly be an OCD neurotic female but having seen some of the stuff in a grocery store warehouse that CRAWLS and POOPS all over canned good, packaged goods and pop, well, there’s not a whole lot that comes into my house that doesn’t at least get wiped down.
Yes I wipe the caps of milk jugs off. I also do this for anything else, regardless of plastic seal. Just a quick wipe with a cloth saturated in Clorox Anywhere cleaner and I’m good to go.
It just grosses me out because I have no idea where the hands that handle my food products have been…in their pants, up their noses or picking their shorts out of their ass cracks. Not only that but my eldest daughter is a checker for a large grocery store and I can’t tell you the number of times she comments about how other checkers and baggers DO NOT WASH THEIR HANDS after using the restroom.
Yes I am strange - I’ve embraced my inner freak.
Auds at Barking Mad’s last blog post..What’s Wrong With This Picture?
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:55 pm
noble pig says:
Ever since I found out that weird factory making people spit in the crotch of new underwear they produce…nothing gets in my house without a washin’. Now get out the bleach, someone might have peed in your crisper!
noble pig’s last blog post..Vineyard Business Distractions
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Heidi says:
I am all about organization, but when is enough enough. Isn’t a blog about your life and all it’s contents? Why start another one, just post it all here. Some people are so picky.
Heidi’s last blog post..where in the world is Tuesday
July 5th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Leslie says:
I’ll read your stuff no matter where you post it. Because I love you best.
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July 8th, 2008 at 9:53 pm