Dishwashing liquid is a great helper for cleaning utensils in our kitchen. Many households cannot do without it. However, there has always been a controversy about dishwashing liquid. For example, whether using dishwashing liquid to wash dishes is harmful to the human body. Let's take a look together.
Is dishwashing liquid harmful to the human body?
Using dishwashing liquid to wash dishes has health risks.
Dishwashing liquid itself is almost harmless to the human body, but this does not mean we can be careless. After using dishwashing liquid to wash dishes, it is important to rinse them thoroughly. Although dishwashing liquid is a low-toxicity substance and is generally non-toxic at practical concentrations, ingesting a large amount can be mildly toxic, causing mild to moderate poisoning.
Is it good to use dishwashing liquid to wash dishes?
Dishwashing liquid can remove stains from utensils and accelerate the dissolution of lipid-soluble pollutants. However, improper rinsing can also pose potential risks to the body. Dishwashing liquid contains various surfactants that cannot be absorbed by the human body, so it is necessary to rinse thoroughly.
How to wash dishes with dishwashing liquid without harming the skin?
Dishwashing liquid has good ability to remove food grease but can damage the skin. Therefore, the contact time should generally not exceed 40 minutes (you can wear plastic gloves while washing). After use, rinse with clean water and apply skincare cream to prevent skin aging. In addition, dishwashing liquid should not be used on damaged skin.
How to wash dishes with dishwashing liquid?
1. When soaking and washing, dilute the dishwashing liquid with water at a ratio of 200 to 500 times (the recommended washing concentration is 0.2% to 0.5%). Soak for 2 to 5 minutes, scrub with a sponge or cloth, and rinse thoroughly with running water.
2. Pour dishwashing liquid directly on a sponge or cloth, add a small amount of water, scrub the utensils (pay attention to wearing rubber gloves), and then rinse thoroughly with running water.
How to choose dishwashing liquid?
Choose dishwashing liquid produced by reputable companies, with clear labels and trademark designs without ink fading. There should also be a production license number, production date, shelf life or expiration date on the bottle. In addition, information such as instructions for use, implementation standards, net content, manufacturer's name, and address should also be clearly stated.
Tips
Use dishwashing liquid sparingly. If the utensils are not greasy at all, such as pots used to hold porridge or rice, there is no need to use dishwashing liquid. Just clean them promptly. For less greasy dishes, you can directly use hot water to clean them. For excessively greasy utensils, you can rinse them with hot water before using dishwashing liquid to reduce the amount of dishwashing liquid used.
