Modern housewives are gradually getting used to the idea that some things, whether you like it or not, need to be thrown away, despite the fact that their appearance is still attractive.
This applies to sponges for washing dishes, other rags for cleaning. But these are not all the items that are worth taking a closer look at.
1. Thermos
Thermoses, thermoses and other stainless steel utensils have their own service life, just like plastic. When buying, do not skimp, because for less money, cunning manufacturers offer goods made of industrial-grade material marked 201 or 202. These metals emit harmful substances. The best stainless steel utensils are those marked with numbers 304, 316, 304L or 316L.
2. Bamboo or wooden sticks
This kind of exoticism penetrates the kitchen from oriental cuisine restaurants. Many gourmets use the same chopsticks for several years. The utensils fade, darken and no one is bothered by it. In fact, such chopsticks can be used for no more than 6 months. In other cases, you need to prepare for stomach problems.
3. Toothbrushes
Even if it is a hygiene item with a very comfortable handle and the bristles are not worn out at all, the brush is changed every 2-3 months. It's all about bacteria that collect on the bristles when the brushes are idle in a damp bathroom. During cleaning, they can harm not only the teeth, but even provoke other chronic diseases.
However, for preventive purposes, you can treat the brush in alcohol or boiling water.
