How often should mother of Pearl scallop spoon be disinfected
The daily cleaning of mother of Pearl spoon is mainly decontamination, without frequent disinfection, but the frequency can be adjusted according to the use scenario and health needs. Specific suggestions are as follows:
I. daily use scenario: cleaning first, disinfection second
After daily use
Operation: gently clean with warm water and neutral detergent to remove residual caviar or food residue.
Objective: to prevent the growth of bacteria and keep the spoon clean.
Disinfection requirements: no additional disinfection is required. After cleaning, wipe it thoroughly.
After exposure to raw meat, sewage and other pollution sources
Operation: clean immediately with neutral detergent and wipe briefly with natural bactericide (such as haibijing).
Frequency: only after contact with pollution source, not daily operation.
II. Special scenario: Disinfection on demand
Multi person spoon sharing
Scenario: in a family dinner or banquet, spoons are used alternately by many people.
Recommendations: clean with neutral detergent after each use, and wipe with natural fungicide (such as haibijing) once a month.
Caution: avoid using chlorine containing disinfectants or high temperature disinfection.
Reuse after long-term storage
Scenario: the spoon has not been used for several months and may accumulate dust or bacteria.
Recommendations: clean with neutral detergent and wipe dry with a soft cloth before use. If you are worried about health problems, you can use diluted food grade disinfectant (such as hypochlorite water) to wipe briefly (no more than 1 minute), and then rinse immediately.
Peculiar smell or mildew on the spoon
Scenario: the spoon is not completely dried, causing mold, or contacting with smelly food (such as garlic).
Recommendations:
Mildew: brush lightly with a soft bristle brush dipped in neutral detergent, rinse with clean water and wipe dry thoroughly.
Odor: soak in baking soda water (1:10 ratio) for 10 minutes, rinse with clean water and wipe dry.
Disinfection requirements: only in case of severe mildew or lasting odor, natural fungicide can be considered.
4、 Precautions
Avoid over disinfection: the material of mother of Pearl spoon is fragile, and frequent use of disinfectant may damage the surface gloss or cause cracking.
Dry thoroughly: dry thoroughly with a dry soft cloth after cleaning to prevent mildew caused by water stains.
Periodic maintenance: gently wipe the surface with a small amount of mineral oil (such as baby oil) every month to maintain gloss and form a protective layer.
