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How often should you change your kitchen cleaning accessories?
Do you know the rules and conditions for using items such as dish sponges, cleaning cloths and other household items?
Do you continue to save on them because germs are not visible to the naked eye?
Often, when buying such items, there is no expiration date on them. This does not mean that they can be used forever. Everyone should remember when they last changed certain items and throw away those that are no longer suitable for use.
Dish sponges
It may seem strange, but the sponge in your kitchen is actually the dirtiest item in the house. In terms of the amount of bacterial contamination, it even surpasses the toilet. Germs like to live in sponges used for washing dishes because they are warm and moist, and there are food particles nearby. Dish sponges can be a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria, including E. coli and Klebsiella, which can enter the body through droplets or small wounds. It has been proven that disinfecting such sponges is ineffective in killing all bacteria and can even cause them to become resistant to antibiotics. Klebsiella is a type of bacteria that, when ingested, can cause severe intestinal infections, meningitis, pneumonia, and sepsis.
To protect yourself from pathogenic bacteria, it is best to wear gloves when washing dishes and use synthetic materials as an alternative to natural sponges. It is also recommended to rinse the sponge well after each wash and either steam it in the microwave or replace it daily for optimal hygiene. If this is not possible, then use this lifehack as a way to get rid of germs in the evening: After washing the dishes and sink with a sponge, take it out and put it in the microwave for a few seconds on the highest setting.
This will make the sponge almost sterile. This process should be done every 24 hours to maintain cleanliness. But even in this case, do not forget to regularly, at least once a week, change the sponge to a new one!
If you are a supporter of a more environmentally friendly approach to the dishwashing process, you can replace the sponges with plastic or silicone brushes or sponges. They are more durable and can be washed in the dishwasher to remove dirt and bacteria.
Kitchen towels
Kitchen towels are multi-purpose items - they can be used to dry dishes, hands, as a rag or even as a trivet for a hot pan. The fibers of the towels act as a trap for food particles, which create an ideal environment for bacteria to grow when getting wet
You should change your towel for a freshly washed one at least once a week, and more often if possible. It all depends on how often you use it. Even with regular washing, it is recommended to replace the old towel with a new one after about a year of use. And do not forget that kitchen towels should hang, and not lie on the surface.
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