The habit of washing chopsticks 90% of all people made a mistake leading to a dangerous disease that many feared

Many people will be startled by the bad habit of washing chopsticks every day.

The chopsticks have long been indispensable for every meal of Asian families. It is a product of Eastern agricultural culture. However, not all Eastern countries use chopsticks. Many Eastern cultures use their hands to eat. In addition to Vietnam, other chopsticks countries are China, Japan, Korea, Korea, .

Chopsticks are so close to the life of the Vietnamese people that it almost becomes a national culture. But one thing few people notice is that chopsticks are also very close to the health of each person. Because chopsticks are what help us pick up food and put it into our mouths. So before or after eating, cleaning the chopsticks is very important.

And to wash a pair of chopsticks also need technique but not as simple as many people think. Because if we wash the chopsticks incorrectly, we can accidentally produce carcinogens!

The habit of washing chopsticks is 90% wrong

Certainly most people who have a habit of washing will hold a bunch of chopsticks and rub them together because they think this is both fast and convenient.

However, the practice of washing such chopsticks will damage the outer protection of the chopsticks, accidentally creating small cracks that make their surfaces become rough and easy to become an environment for microorganisms. born.

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In addition, after washing the chopsticks, many people who do not have the habit of wiping dry chopsticks create a humid environment as a "paradise" for bacteria, mold and especially a serious carcinogen - aflatoxin also can be produced.

Moreover, this way of washing the chopsticks can inadvertently lead to cross-contamination of the human-caused chopsticks from other people and countless infectious diseases can also be transmitted in this way.

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One more habit of washing dishes is that many people suffer that instead of immediately after eating, they put everything in the sink or basin and soak in the dishwashing liquid. This way of accidentally causing chemicals from dishwashing liquid has the opportunity to penetrate deeply into chopsticks that only washing with water is not enough to remove.

If chemicals enter the body can reduce the concentration of calcium ions in the blood, causing fatigue, affecting the detoxification function of the liver.

How to properly wash the chopsticks to avoid disease

To clean and fast chopsticks without causing disease, women must pay attention to the following:

1. Wash each one

This approach is not much more time consuming than washing the whole bunch of chopsticks and still ensures hygiene. After mixing the washing water into the basin, you put the chopsticks in the pot and then rinse with a soft cloth, then wash again with ordinary water.

This will prevent the friction of the chopsticks from each other and prevent the chemical from penetrating the chopsticks.

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2. Create a habit of cleaning all chopsticks by month

After a period of use of chopsticks, you should also clean the whole once by putting the chopsticks into the sterilizer or soaking the chopsticks in boiling water for half an hour. However, do not use this method for plastic chopsticks or paint chopsticks.

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3. Dry and store chopsticks in a cool place

After cleaning the chopsticks, you should dry and dry the sun. Then store in a cool, dry place to prevent creating a humid environment for pathogenic bacteria to grow. Should choose a basket containing chopsticks with airy, open water.

4. Newly bought chopsticks must be disinfected

Chopsticks are also very susceptible to infection during production. So when you buy a new chopsticks, wash them with detergent or soak them in boiling water (maybe add some vinegar) for about 30 minutes before using.