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Basic care for sponges and recipients avoid proliferation of microorganisms as germs and bateria

The kitchen sink, pointed as one of the house´s places most likely to accumulate bacteria, needs special attention not to become home to microorganisms. All the items that are in contact with the sink need specific care in order to avoid the accumulation of germs that contaminate dishes and, consequently, food.

Assolan is a brand with a wide portfolio of products for the hygiene and cleaning of the home which includes steel wools, sponges, cleaning cloths and saponaceous agents. Assolan tips you on how to keep this space free of the undesirable invaders:

- Dish drier: Must be used only to dry out clean dishes. This tool is frequently used as a support for fresh vegetables. Therefore, the place becomes a shelter for germs and bacteria originated from unwashed food.

- Steel wool: Once opened, the wool must be used for one day only. Because they are made of completely oxidatable material the contact with water causes the fibers to deteriorate quickly.

- Synthetic sponges: If well used, it can last for up to seven days. It is indicated to always wash it after using to avoid accumulation of food among its fibers.

- Sink bin: It is completely forbidden. Trash belongs to a trash bin on the floor, far from where food is preparated. It is also advisable that the bin has a pedal and that it is wrapped in plastic. Furthermore, the bin needs to be cleaned daily to prevent the development of cockroaches, ants and microbia.

- Soap-holder: after washing the dishes, the soap holder must be washed and dried. Still water in the recipient increases the probability of fungi and bacteria. The same is valid for the detergent holder.

- Multi-use cleaning cloth: as well as sponges, the sink cloth allow microorganisms to live for up to three days if left humid. That is why, after the use, it is suggested to wash the cloth with soap, take out the excess water and leave it to dry off.

Source: Assolan consultants