Sometimes we forget that maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen is a little different than in other areas. And hygiene in this place is very important. But our mentality is so arranged that not every Russian housewife can throw away a kitchen sponge after a week of use: “How? Is it still completely new? " And it turns out that most women use kitchen sponges incorrectly, harming their cutlery and health. To avoid this, but to get the most out of your kitchen utensils, you can follow the example of European housewives.
Why cut off the corner of the sponge
The content of the article
- Why cut off the corner of the sponge
- How often do you need to change your kitchen sponge?
In European homes, kitchen sponges with cut corners are often seen, although they are produced in a rectangular shape. It turns out that the hostesses cut the corners themselves. But why?
The corner is cut off after use and becoming unusable. It is believed that cutlery should not be washed with the same sponge for more than a week. Despite the fact that it still has a presentable appearance, it is no longer desirable to use it, since a large number of harmful bacteria accumulate in it.
After seven days, Europeans simply cut off the corner, degrease the washcloth well and use it for other purposes. A cut corner is an indicator that this specimen is no longer suitable for washing dishes. This helps the hostess or household members not to confuse a used sponge with a new one. A sponge with a cut corner can be useful when cleaning the following items:
- plumbers: bathroom, toilet, sink;
- shoes;
- batteries;
- hard-to-reach places;
- household appliances.
There are many use cases. Most importantly, remember that before use, a worn-out specimen must be well degreased with a detergent and rinsed with water.
How often do you need to change your kitchen sponge?
We already mentioned that, ideally, you should change your sponges every week. In order not to forget about this, you can make yourself a reminder and hang it on the refrigerator. In it, you can mark the days of replacement. Funny? Perhaps. But health is important and hygiene in the kitchen is essential.
The dishwashing sponge has a porous structure. No matter how well it rinses out after each use, small particles of food still remain on it. In addition, grease and detergent particles accumulate on the surface, which we do not notice at all. This "hot mixture" leads to the rapid growth of bacteria. As a result, it becomes unusable, although the appearance may remain fresh.
If it is not possible to change the dish sponge at the required frequency, then its correct use and storage will reduce the rate of bacteria growth and render it unusable. To do this, you must follow several rules:
- Always place with the tight side up. This will make it easier to drain water, and if the dense side is on the bottom, this will accelerate the formation of harmful bacteria.
- Store away from water if possible. Some housewives leave it right in the sink. It is categorically impossible to do this. A humid environment encourages bacterial growth. Therefore, be sure to remove it from the sink. It is advisable to store it a little away from damp places.
- Rinse well after use. After washing the dishes, pour a small amount of detergent onto the sponge and rinse it thoroughly. Then rinse thoroughly, and only then can you put it off to dry.
Try to change the sponge at least once a week, and after 7 days it can be used for other purposes. A life hack from European housewives will help define the function of this item. If a lot of sponges have accumulated, you can not just trim the corner, but make curly trimming: each shape will indicate a place for cleaning. This way you will definitely not get confused.
