What should I do if the silicone plate has an unpleasant smell and becomes sticky?
This article mainly introduces the definition of silicone plates, the reasons for the sticky touch and pungent smell of silicone plates, the reasons for paying attention to this problem, and the solutions. If your silicone plate has a sticky touch and a pungent smell, or if you want to know more information, you can browse this article.
What does silicone plates look like?
Soft and safe silicone dinner plates
Silicone plates are products made of food-grade silicone material. Due to inheriting the characteristics of silicone material, they have the features of being environmentally friendly and safe, heat-resistant, easy to clean, having good heat preservation, and being less prone to bacterial growth. The silicone plate has a soft touch and can offer the most tender care to babies. Even if babies occasionally bite it, there is no need to worry about any safety hazards.
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What are the reasons for silicone plates being sticky and having an unpleasant smell?
Silicone plate with paper towel stuck on it
When food-grade silicone products are formed through machine hot pressing, they rely on catalysts, which results in a certain odor after production. However, since the silicone raw material is a non-toxic, odorless and environmentally friendly product, it will not cause harm to the human body either.
Silicone material itself has the characteristic of capillary pores, which makes it prone to absorbing dust, lint and odors in daily use. Long-term exposure of silicone tableware to a damp environment or failure to clean it in time after use may lead to the accumulation of oil stains and dust on the surface of the silicone, thereby increasing its stickiness.
When will silicone plates become sticky and have an unpleasant smell?
Before the first use: The silicone plate was wrongly cleaned without referring to the specification requirements in the manual. There was no evaporation and the unpleasant smell of the factory release agent remained.
After long-term use: If not cleaned in time or not cleaned thoroughly after each use, it will cause grease and dirt to accumulate on the silicone plate, resulting in a sticky touch.
After a specific scenario: For instance, if a silicone plate is placed in a cool and damp area with poor ventilation, the unpleasant smell of the plate cannot be dissipated due to the lack of ventilation. The damp air will only accelerate the adhesion of dust on the surface and the reproduction of bacteria.
Why should we pay attention to the problem of silicone plates being sticky and having an unpleasant smell?
The stickiness and unpleasant smell of silicone plates may pose a hidden threat to a baby’s health, development and even long-term safety.
Health risk: The baby is relatively young and has a relatively weak immune system. Bacteria and plasticizers on sticky and odorous plates may cause illness and disrupt the endocrine system.
Safety hazard: Sticky silicone plates may weaken the anti-slip function and affect the baby’s independent eating. The sticky surface can attract more dust and stains, especially in the crevices of the plate, increasing the difficulty of cleaning.
Development and behavioral impact: Unpleasant odors and sticky textures can stimulate and affect a child’s appetite and sensory perception, leading to picky eating and anxiety, which seriously affects the baby’s growth and development.
The sticky silicone plate affects its use
How to reasonably solve the problem of unpleasant smell on silicone plates?
Soda soaking method: Soda water is a natural deodorizer that can effectively eliminate the unpleasant smell of silicone plates. Soak the silicone plate in soda water and then rinse it clean with clear water.
Boiling method: If it is only used for purposes below 100℃, boil in boiling water for 10 to 30 minutes (Some silicone materials are relatively thin and soft, and the manufacturer may only suggest boiling in hot water. In that case, try to boil it as many times as possible)
Baking method: For baking, it is recommended to bake directly at 200℃ for 10 to 30 minutes, and then clean and wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry.
After soaking the silicone plates in soda water, boiling them in boiling water or baking them, it is recommended to place them in a well-ventilated and dry area to allow the smell to gradually dissipate.
Soak the silicone plate in soda water to remove the unpleasant smell
Soak the silicone plate in boiling water to remove the surface grease
How to reasonably solve the problem of sticky silicone plates?
When using silicone plates, try to avoid placing them in high-temperature environments and keep them dry. Clean the silicone plate in time after use to prevent oil stains and dust from accumulating on the surface. You can soak the silicone dinner plate in boiling water with neutral detergent or baking soda powder to reopen the pores of the silicone, which can effectively remove the surface grease!
In addition, we can also choose silicone plates with a lower surface brightness to reduce their adsorption force.
After each use of the silicone plates, it should be washed with clean water, dried and placed in a well-ventilated area to dry.
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Conclusion
Silicone plates play an important role in a baby’s daily life due to their unique material properties and functional functions. However, its stickiness and odor issues have also caused us certain troubles. We can take some measures to reduce its odor and stickiness and improve the usage effect.
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