Many people are accustomed to using a dishcloth to dry washed utensils, but in fact, this practice is incorrect. Utensils that have been washed with water are already very clean, and using a dishcloth to dry them not only does not clean them further, but it can actually have the opposite effect. This is because dishcloths often harbor hundreds or even thousands of bacteria, and when used to dry clean utensils, these bacteria can be transferred onto the utensils, causing secondary contamination. Using utensils that have been contaminated a second time can easily lead to illness. Therefore, using a dishcloth to dry utensils is highly undesirable.
Research has shown that bacteria thrive in damp environments, and the moist surface of dishes provides the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Therefore, after utensils have been washed, they need to be dried properly, or else they can be contaminated by bacteria and subsequently contaminate the food we eat. Fully drying utensils avoids this situation and greatly reduces the survival rate of bacteria. Therefore, after washing utensils, they should be left to air dry before being placed in the cupboard, in order to prevent bacterial growth.
So, what is the correct way to dry utensils scientifically?
The correct method is simple: after washing with clean water, let the utensils air dry naturally, without using a dishcloth. This way, you avoid inadvertently transferring bacteria from the dishcloth onto the utensils. It is easy to dry utensils in a scientific manner – just place the washed utensils on a draining rack to let them drip dry for a while, and then let them air dry naturally. If you have the facilities at home, you can use a sterilizing cabinet to dry them, which ensures better hygiene.
When washing utensils, it is also important to note that you should not stack greasy dishes and plates and then take them to the sink to wash them. This will make the utensils even greasier and more difficult to clean. The correct method is to scrape off the grease from the dishes and plates using items like fruit peels before washing them separately in the sink.
A friendly reminder from the editor: With the continuous improvement of our quality of life, there are more and more styles and patterns of tableware, making us love them. But don't let the colorful exterior of the tableware blind your eyes. When choosing ceramic tableware with various shapes and colors, do you know that there are hidden dangers behind their beauty?
In order to achieve a bright color effect, manufacturers often add heavy metal additives to the glaze of ceramic tableware. This means that the more vibrant the color of the ceramic tableware, the more likely it is to exceed the standard for heavy metals. In the future, when these tableware come into contact with acidic or alkaline foods, the lead and cadmium on the tableware will dissolve into the food. Therefore, it is best for consumers not to use ceramic tableware with excessively bright colors.
