5 fundamental steps to wash the dishes well
Breakfast, lunch and dinner: washing agreements is the order of the day, whether you live alone or with your family. But are you sure you are doing it best? better to avoid. In fact, germs and bacteria can easily prevail, watch the video to understand to what extent:
So what are the steps that guarantee us an "excellent washing result? Here they are:
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1. Wash your dishes in an already clean environment
To begin with, the dishes should be washed in a disinfected and clean place. The sink must be treated like the dishes themselves, therefore always cleaned at the end of each use. The same applies to the dishwasher, which in turn must be disinfected to prevent the dishes from coming out dirty and to prevent damage to the appliance itself.
2. Sanitize the sponge
Did you know that kitchen sponges are among the most bacteria-rich things in the kitchen? When you use sponges and cloths for washing dishes, and then leave them damp in the sink, the germs, residues of the eliminated food multiply very quickly. Sponges and the like should be sanitized after each wash and also dried. A solution of water and bleach, and drying in the sun, could solve the problem. A great trick is to let the sponge dry in the microwave, the water residues from the sponge will boil, disinfecting it. In this case, always pay attention to the materials and timing, otherwise you could cause some damage!
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3. Use a lot of water and a little soap
It is believed that using a lot of detergent will result in a more effective wash. Error. A lot of detergent is just synonymous with waste. Even if you use an ecological detergent, what you need is plenty of hot water (which in itself degreases) and a little detergent. This is because then removing it from the dishes will not be easy, and you will find the residues mixed with the food.
4. Wipe dry with a clean towel
If you dry the dishes with a dishcloth at the end of the wash, always make sure that this too is not damp and already dirty. Clean and sanitized cloths, such as sponges, are essential for washing to effectively remove germs and bacteria.
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5. Always use gloves for washing dishes
Not only for a hygiene issue, but above all for a health issue. Leaving your hands under water all that time, in contact with soaps for washing dishes that do not have the same delicacy as those for the body, subjects skin and nails to a stress that, in the long run, can cause damage such as weakening. or premature aging. In short, never forget your gloves!
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