According to experts, the sponges can be used repeatedly for washing dishes, just clean them properly. As?
The sponges are said to be an incredible seedland of different bacteria. One scientific study even speaks of 54 billion bacteria for just 1 centimeter! How is it possible? “Don’t be surprised, for you are using the sponge for everything,” one of the team researchers angry and lists various activities where this kitchen aid is used. From removing the rest of meals, crumbs, to washing dishes…
The video author Statupbox will tell you how to clean the sponge for dishes. More on the channel YouTube.com.
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The greatest density of bacteria
German microbiologist Dr. Egert came to the evaluation of the used kitchen sponges even further when its bacteria density liked to the human stool. As you can see, there is enough of the waste material in this piece of foam, so you need to replace the sponge as often as possible or devoted to its proper cleansing. Of course, how to do it?
Wipe the juice of meat with a paper towel
“So that your kitchen sponge is not so clogged, you should use it properly. For example, not to run various juices from raw meat, which can be contaminated. If you need to wipe something, use a one -time kitchen cloth, which will be discarded immediately, ”says the expert, adding that it is also a good kitchen or a work island to disinfect a spray product such as Savo, Detol or Sanytol.
Moisture as a nutrient ground for bacteria
According to experts, the emphasis on limited use of kitchen sponges is essential. “If you use this piece of foam for everything, you can distribute bacteria all over the kitchen. And then you threaten the health of the whole family, ”says the expert, saying that this kitchen aid is often disinfected. Another nuisance of kitchen sponges is the fact that they do not dry out on their own and the persistent humidity is the fertile soil for the emergence of more and more bacteria. So what about it?
Cure in the microwave
According to experts, you can disinfect a sponge for dishes in three ways. First: Using microwave, dishwasher or disinfectant solution. The first method of cleansing in the microwave is designed for all kitchen sponges, but they contain no metal components.
All you have to do is to moisten the sponge, put it in the microwave to the highest power and you’re done after a minute! Exactly sixty seconds of high temperatures is sufficient to get rid of the whole pedigree of bacteria. ATTENTION: The sponge is extremely hot after removing from the microwave. Therefore, let it cool for about ten minutes.
Action dishwasher and disinfectant solution
“The dishes sponge can also be cleaned in the dishwasher,” says the expert, advising how to do it: “Use the longest and hottest cycle of dishes. During this bath, up to 99.9998 percent of bacteria are destroyed. ”In the third way, it is to dip the sponge in a disinfectant solution that you mix from the ½ teaspoon of concentrated chlorine bleach and a liter of water. Just dip the sponge for a minute and you should have a problem.
Sources: www.nasdum.eu, www.flowee.cz
