Many housewives years using kitchen utensils, not even thinking that some of the items have a shelf life.
Sponges for washing dishes
Lifetime: one week
Since kitchen sponges accumulate fat, and are constantly exposed to moisture, then they quickly gather germs. They should be changed once a week to protect the family from the harmful organisms.
Sponges for washing dishes / istockphoto.com
Silicone accessories
Life: two years
Such dishes are not durable, because it is often used for cooking in the oven. Under the influence of high temperature it melts microcrack formed in which the microbes accumulated.
Graters and slicers
service life: three years
The first reason for the replacement - this is what the blade on a grater and vegetable cutters become dull over time. And if they are made of substandard materials, then they may appear rust. metal particles or rust can easily get to the food.
wooden objects
Life: Five years
After multiple washes on wooden boards, spatulas, spoons and other objects of microcracks that are perfect breeding ground for bacteria. This state of kitchen items threatens food poisoning.
Wooden objects / istockphoto.com
knives
The service life of seven years
This item is for cutting can accumulate a huge amount of bacteria, particularly on the handle. These places are very difficult to perfectly clean.
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