Washing dishes this way increases bacteria by 70 times! All of them are eaten into the stomach...

Many people say that they have a habit at home of stacking washed bowls and plates together and taking them out of the cupboard to use the next day. But recently a friend said that this habit is not good and may lead to secondary contamination of the dishes. Is this true?

The Home Appliance Research Institute once conducted a test that set up two groups for comparison. The tester first disinfected the tableware and applied sterile broth on the surface of the tableware, then divided the tableware into two groups. One group of dishes was directly stacked up and stored in the cupboard after washing, and the other group was placed upright on the shelf after washing and placed in a ventilated place.

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A comparison three days later showed that the total number of colonies on the upright tableware was 8,000 cfu/set, which met the relevant hygiene standards of China, while the number of bacteria on the stacked tableware was 560,000 cfu/set, 70 times that of the upright tableware.

The difference in bacterial colony levels is so huge! What health risks will having so many bacteria on it cause to our bodies?

In fact, the kitchen is our sanitary blind spot. If the dishes are not placed properly or are not taken care of, some bacteria and viruses may breed, which has a great impact on our body.

For example, some pathogenic bacteria, the most common of which are pathogenic Escherichia coli and Salmonella, as well as norovirus and rotavirus, can cause acute gastroenteritis, vomiting and diarrhea, and even dehydration and shock, which can be life-threatening.

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In addition, bowls and chopsticks are also a medium for the transmission of Helicobacter pylori . Helicobacter pylori infection is related to many stomach diseases, gastric ulcers and even gastric cancer.

Therefore, health issues in the kitchen must be taken seriously, and tableware must be disinfected properly, including when storing it, to prevent the growth of bacteria or viruses.

How to store dishes correctly

Bacteria need several necessary conditions to grow↓↓↓

First: nutrients are needed

Second: Suitable temperature

Third: There must be moisture

No matter how we wash our bowls and chopsticks or dishes, they can never be washed clean. Even a little bit of food residue can serve as nutrients for bacteria. If they are piled up, a lot of water accumulates, and the room temperature is suitable, bacteria will grow wildly.

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When standing up, the water is easy to drain, and even if there is a little food residue, it is not easy to breed bacteria.

Washing dishes may seem like a simple job, but it actually involves a lot of "skills". Many people actually "wash dishes wrongly"! The following bad dishwashing habits not only fail to clean the dishes thoroughly, but also breed a lot of bacteria.

Wrong way to wash dishes: Soak the dishes in water and wash them when you are free

After finishing a meal, many people want to take a break before washing the dishes. In fact, this is not a good habit. Soaking dishes for a long time will breed bacteria and produce odors. Especially for porridge bowls, if they are not washed immediately, they will become difficult to clean after air drying. If you can wash them before they are air dried, you may only need to rinse them lightly with water to clean them. It is simple and quick.

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Wrong way to wash dishes: Not disinfecting or replacing dishcloths

Using dishcloths to wipe dishes is also a health hazard. Dishcloths must be replaced regularly and disinfected .

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We have done research and found that the number of bacteria in dishcloths is very high, so they must be sterilized at high temperature, and the dishcloth must be replaced every month or so, and the dishcloth must be used specifically for wiping dishes.

Wrong dishwashing method 3: Applying detergent directly to the dishes

Some people think that "applying detergent directly on the bowl will have a stronger degreasing effect", but this not only wastes a lot of water, but also causes water pollution due to excessive use of detergent. If the bowl is not rinsed clean, the human body will ingest detergent, which will cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal discomfort .

Recommendation: Drop a few drops of detergent into half a bowl of water, use a dishcloth dipped in the diluted water to scrub the dishes, rinse them and place them in another colander, finally rinse them with clean water and drain them.

Wrong dishwashing method 4: Not disinfecting tableware

There are many methods of disinfection. The most commonly used method is high-temperature disinfection. Most bacteria and viruses can be killed by boiling it for more than 5 to 10 minutes.

If conditions permit, it is best to buy a sterilizer and put the dishes in it for high-temperature sterilization. This is one of the most effective ways to kill bacteria and viruses.

Note: It is not particularly recommended to use disinfectants for disinfection, because whether it is chlorine-containing disinfectant or other disinfectant, it is difficult to rinse it completely with clean water. If there is any residue, it will irritate the digestive tract.

Source: CCTV Life Circle

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