Sieve is often used in food processing steps such as sifting flour, filtering water, or removing impurities in food. Therefore, if the sieve comes into contact with dirty food a lot, it will easily accumulate bacteria and mold.
Regularly cleaning the sieve not only ensures food quality but also protects the health of family members from the risk of infection.
Before starting to clean the sieve, housewives need to prepare a bottle of warm water, dish soap, soft brush, soft cloth, white vinegar, baking soda...
Next, soak the sieve in warm water for about 10 - 15 minutes. Warm water will soften the dirt and grease on the sieve, making cleaning easier.
While soaking the sieve in warm water, housewives continue to add a little dish soap and use a soft brush to scrub the holes of the sieve.
Be sure to thoroughly scrub both the inside and outside to completely remove any residue. For small holes and corners of the sieve, housewives can use the brush head to clean thoroughly.
Rinse the sieve with warm water. At this step, you should wash thoroughly to ensure there is no soap left on the sieve because it can affect the food the next time you use it.
To ensure the sieve is completely clean of bacteria, you can continue to soak it in diluted white vinegar solution (1 part vinegar, 3 parts water) or baking soda and water solution for about 10 - 15 minutes. Vinegar and baking soda have natural disinfectant effects, helping to remove bacteria and mold quite effectively.
After cleaning and disinfecting, use a soft cloth to dry the sieve. Make sure the sieve is dry and store it in a cool, dry place, away from high heat sources.
