How to deal with moldy baby silicone spoon?
This article mainly discusses the harm and causes of silicone spoon mold, how to deal with silicone spoon mold, and how to effectively avoid silicone spoon mold, etc. If you are interested in silicone baby spoons and the above content, you can read this article for more information.
What about moldy baby silicone spoon?
Moldy baby silicone product
Appearance: After the silicone spoon is moldy, its color will turn yellow or brown, and black and brown mold will be distributed in clumps on the surface and inside of the spoon.
Smell: Moldy silicone spoon give off an unpleasant smell that is often difficult to remove.
Material: Mold is distributed on the smooth surface of the silicone spoon, making the silicone surface rough and affecting the use effect.
Moldy silicone spoon may not only affect your baby’s dietary safety, but may also pose a threat to your baby’s health.
Why can baby silicone spoon mold
Environment: Generally due to the humidity of the outside world, the temperature causes mold, such as the kitchen, bathroom and other humid places.
Spoon itself: the head and handle of some soft spoons can not be removed and cleaned, and over time, the joint will produce mold spots and breed bacteria.
Silicone properties: The additives in silicone raw materials are the main body of nutrition for mold growth. In addition, due to the inertia and electrostatic effect of silicone, impurities in the air are adsorbed on the surface of the product, which can also lead to the growth of mold.
Improper daily cleaning method: every time you clean the spoon, it is not completely clean or after cleaning the silicone spoon, it is not completely dried and stored.
Who was affected by moldy silicone spoon
Young children: The baby is younger, the development of the immune system is not fully mature, and the immunity is weak. When babies eat with moldy spoons, the food enters the baby’s stomach with mold and viruses, causing a series of health problems.
Parents: When the baby is sick, parents will blame themselves and anxiety to take the baby to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment. Parents not only have to spend time and energy to take care of a sick baby, but also incur certain medical expenses.
When is it easy to spot a moldy spoon
Daily tableware inspection: When you need to use a silicone spoon before eating, carefully observe the surface of the spoon for small green, brown or black spots, which is mold. We can also touch the spoon with our hands, if mold appears, the surface of the spoon will feel rough, or sniff for strange smells.
Period of large changes in environmental humidity: After a period of rainy weather, the humidity of the environment will increase, and the growth and reproduction of mold in this environment will accelerate.
Where is the most prone to moldy silicone spoon
The corner of the wet kitchen: the kitchen is a place with large humidity, and if the silicone spoon is placed in a humid place without ventilation after cleaning, it is most likely to breed a large amount of mold.
The baby going out cutlery bag that was not cleaned in time: the silicone spoon after use was not cleaned in time and put into the cutlery bag. The temperature and humidity in the baby’s cutlery bag are suitable, and it won’t be long before the mold on the spoon quietly appears.
Cutlery storage box: If the cutlery storage box is not cleaned for a long time, there is a lot of water and bacteria inside. Putting a silicone spoon into a box like this is also easy to mold.
How to do with moldy baby silicone spoon
Initial cleaning: First put the moldy silicone spoon into the white vinegar soak for about 30 minutes, the acetic acid in the white vinegar can decompose some mold. Then mix baking soda and water into a paste, dip a rag into the paste and gently wipe the mold on the surface of the spoon. (Baking soda acts as a stain and deodorizer)
Deep cleaning: Put the spoon into the pot after the initial cleaning, add the right amount of water, and boil the water for about 10 minutes. (High heat kills most mold and bacteria, but don’t cook for too long)
After cleaning and disinfecting, look at the spoon carefully. If the mold on the surface of the spoon is completely gone and there is no obvious damage to the silicone, it can continue to be used.
How to avoid baby silicone spoon mold
Regular cleaning: After using the silicone spoon, you should immediately enter the cleaning work. In particular, use a gentle detergent and a soft brush to clean the crevices of the handle thoroughly to remove food debris and bacteria from the surface of the spoon.
Regular disinfection: The silicone spoon can be sterilized regularly by boiling water or steam disinfection.
Dry thoroughly: After cleaning, the rubber spoon should be completely dried before storage, it is best to put it in a well-ventilated place.
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Conclusion
Usually the baby’s things must be cleaned and disinfected, so as to minimize the danger. In daily life, the cleanliness of children’s tableware is also a crucial part. Only by keeping the tableware clean and hygienic can we ensure the health and safety of children when eating. Therefore, parents must always pay attention to the child’s tableware cleaning, do not ignore because of small.
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