HYPOCHLOROUS IN THE KITCHEN - BEYOND COUNTERTOPS

The kitchen is where life happens—meals, messes, and that mysterious stickiness that appears out of nowhere. Most people only think to wipe down their counters, usually with a sponge that’s harboring more bacteria than a public restroom door handle. The truth is, germs don’t stay politely in one place. They spread—on hands, cutting boards, sponges, and every surface where food and life meet.

River Refresh Home Spray is made for real life—especially the messy parts. Powered by Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl), it delivers a fast, effective clean that’s stronger than bleach yet completely non-toxic. As a true broad-spectrum antimicrobial, it doesn’t just clean what you see—it helps protect the spaces, tools, and surfaces you use every day.

HOTSPOTS BEYOND THE COUNTERTOPS

Because a truly clean kitchen isn’t just about sparkling countertops. It’s also about the overlooked spots—the hidden places where microbes linger. Here are a few areas where HOCl can take your kitchen’s cleanliness to the next level, wiping out the bacteria you can’t see but definitely don’t want.

1 | Cutting boards & utensils
Cutting boards are microbial playgrounds—especially after raw meat or produce. Wash off any visible debris first, then mist River Refresh generously so it seeps into the tiny surface cracks. Let it air dry to ensure it reaches every hidden crevice. HOCl destroys Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria—the uninvited guests your sponge usually just moves around.

2 | Kitchen sink & garbage disposal
The sink is the dirtiest place in the kitchen, hands down. Everything lands there—chicken juice, produce, plates, sponges. Spray River Refresh all around the basin and faucet, then pour a little directly into the drain and run the disposal. The spinning blades will sling the solution into the dark, damp corners where Pseudomonas and Klebsiella thrive. Unlike bleach, it won’t corrode metal or gas you out of the room.

3 | Trash & recycling areas
That sticky ring under the trash bag isn’t “juice.” It’s a film of Staphylococcus aureus and Enterobacter. Wipe out big messes, then mist the bin and lid with River Refresh. Let it air dry—odor neutralized, bacteria eliminated, no harsh residue left behind.

4 | Fruit & veggie drawers (and the food itself)
Produce drawers collect condensation, mold spores, and stray juice that shorten shelf life. A few sprays of River Refresh neutralize E. coli and Listeria. No wiping needed—just spray and let it air dry.

And for the food itself: after you rinse to remove dirt and debris, lightly spray your fruits and vegetables with River Refresh. For larger batches, soak them in a diluted HOCl bath for a minute or two—an approach widely used in food safety programs to reduce pathogens and extend freshness. It kills bacteria more effectively than vinegar and leaves no taste or residue behind.

5 | Handles, buttons, and appliance doors
Fridge handles, cabinet pulls, blender buttons—every spot everyone touches. A few quick sprays keep them clean and fingerprint-free without damaging finishes.

6 | Sponges & dishcloths
Your sponge doesn’t just move bacteria—it collects them. Give it a daily spray with River Refresh, or better yet, let it soak in a small diluted HOCl bath. The solution saturates deep into the porous material to neutralize odor-causing microbes that hot water alone can’t reach.

Being powerfully effective and safe, HOCl opens the door to more possibilities. You can go beyond the obvious—freshening the spots you used to overlook and cleaning confidently wherever life happens. It’s the kind of clean that fits real life—simple, fast, and safe for everyone in it.

Once you start using HOCl, you realize it’s not just for cleaning day—it’s for every day. Keep a River Refresh Home Refill Activation Packet™ nearby so you can activate a fresh, full-strength bottle whenever life (and its messes) call for it. It’s one of those small habits that quietly upgrades how clean your kitchen really feels.

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