How to Effectively Clean Your Dishwashing Scrubber
Dishwashing scrubbers effortlessly take the trophy as the most sanitary alternative when washing your dishes. Unlike sponges that harbor moisture for longer and essentially act as bacteria magnets, drying brushes is a walk in the park as they don’t retain moisture.
As cutlery cleaners, dishwashing scrubs have synthetic bristles that easily shed water, meaning the odds of them harboring bacteria or emitting offensive smells are low. These factors notwithstanding, they should get the best possible cleaning.
To effectively clean your cutlery cleaner, there are items that you need to have. Apart from the very important cup of distilled white vinegar, you’ll need dish soap, a large dishpan, and a clean dish towel. You should also have a fork, although this is optional. When you’ve assembled everything, follow the instructions below.
Getting Rid of Any Particles Attached to The Brush
The first step is to eliminate large chunks of particles on the bristles. Food particles can be stubborn and the best way to dislodge them is by holding the dishwashing brush under running water, preferably warm, until they all come out.
Make sure that you get all the particles, and this is where the fork comes in handy. Use it to extract any remaining particles from the bristles.
Prepare the Solution
Before you soak your cutlery cleaner, you have to prepare the solution. Pour some white vinegar into the pan, add a little dishwashing soap, and then mix well. Next, place the dishwashing scrub into the mix with the bristles facing down before whirling it again.
The Soaking Process
To be on the safe side, keep the dishwashing scrub soaked for up to an hour, although you can soak overnight for better results. Afterward, you should rinse the scrubber completely in warm water and ensure that you shake it to eliminate any extra water.
Drying the Dishwashing Scrub
The best way to dry the brush is to air-dry. Place the brush flat upon a fresh dish towel or alternatively, hang it out to dry. Air drying is enough to get rid of any remaining moisture.
When washing our dishes, hygiene is the last thing that we should compromise on. Particularly if you run an eating establishment or have a family to feed, a seemingly small error can have far-reaching health and sanitary ramifications.
Finally, the fact that the bristles on the dishwashing scrub dry off fast and don’t retain lots of water means that you can clean the scrubbers as regularly as you desire.
