The trend of using naturally-origin, environmentally friendly kitchen appliances is increasingly popular. In particular, wooden kitchen appliances such as chopsticks, spoons, chopsticks, spoons and bowls... are chosen by many families for their aesthetics and good insulation.
However, using wooden kitchen appliances causes many concerns because of their susceptibility to mold, especially in bad weather, which can produce Aflatoxin - a substance that directly affects the health of users.
Unclean and forget to dry
This is the top and most common cause that many families often encounter, which is that after using, housewives often have the habit of only washing them and not drying them completely before drying them. The absorbent properties make it easy for water and moisture to accumulate deep inside the wooden trays.
Even if the surface feels dry, there may still be moisture inside and when put into the chopsticks, it will be difficult to evaporate, creating a humid environment. This is the reason why mold spores are easily proliferated and grow rapidly.
Keep in a humid, unventilated place
Store kitchen appliances made from wood in an airy, sunny place. However, many families often leave the spoon blades and cutting blades in dark and damp places such as right next to the sink, under the stove or in closed drawers.
Accordingly, the sink area is prone to water shelling and has high humidity in the air. Kitchen drawers are often closed and minimize air circulation.
When wooden kitchen appliances are placed in the above locations, it will be difficult to completely dry them out, and it is easy for green and white markings to appear.
Soaking in water for too long
Another mistake is that housewives have the habit of soaking wooden kitchen appliances in water too long before washing. This causes water to penetrate deeply and crack into the wooden trunks, making the process of cleaning items more difficult.
In addition, not cleaning wooden furniture immediately causes food to stick tightly to the surface. This is also the reason why bacteria and mold have the opportunity to thrive, affecting the health of family members.
