We clean the kitchen but fail to pay attention to the things. If you are also doing this, then stop for a while because we need to replace some things.

Many types of things are used in the kitchen every day. There are some things that do not break and can be used easily. But, do you know that using them for a long time can be harmful for health. Therefore, try to keep changing these things on time, so that there is no effect on your health and work also continues like kitchen towel, stove mesh or chopping board etc.

All these things are such that if they are used too much then diseases increase. Therefore, you should change them in time and try to use new things. So let us know about these things in detail in this article.

Plastic utensils or items

If you use plastic utensils or any other items, replace them every 6 months. Due to repeated use, small cracks may develop in them, which promote bacteria.

Apart from this, keeping hot food can cause the chemicals present in plastic to get mixed in the food, which is harmful for health. Try to change plastic containers every 6-12 months or use glass and steel utensils .

Kitchen Towels & Napkins

The most used thing in the kitchen is the towel. Therefore, it gets dirty very quickly and bacteria start growing in it. If it is not washed regularly, it can be harmful for health.

It is necessary to wash them every 2-3 days and change them every 6-8 months. If you are unable to change them, then change the method of washing them, it will surely benefit you.

Replace kitchen knives

Knives are used in the kitchen. To cut and peel everything... A kitchen seems incomplete without a knife. But have you ever thought that it is also necessary to change your kitchen knife from time to time?

Using the wrong knife or an old and blunt knife can be dangerous for health. If your knife has become blunt and is not cutting properly even after sharpening it repeatedly, then it is time to replace it.

Non-stick cookware

Nowadays, non-stick cookware has become a part of almost every kitchen. These utensils are used for cooking healthy food in less oil. But do you know that it is very important to replace non-stick cookware from time to time? If it is not used and maintained properly, it can be harmful for health.

Cutting Board

Cutting boards are an essential part of the kitchen, which is used to cut vegetables, fruits, meat and bread. But, have you ever thought that it is also necessary to change the cutting board from time to time?

If the right cutting board is not chosen or not maintained properly, it can become a breeding ground for bacteria and cause harm to health.

Steel Sieves & Strainers

Sieves and strainers are kitchen tools that are used for sifting flour, filtering tea, filtering lentil or pasta water and many other purposes. Steel sieves and strainers last a long time, but they also need to be replaced from time to time. Also, keep in mind that if the sieve is wet, clean it immediately.

Change these things too

• If you have covered your kitchen cabinet with plastic or paper, then clean it every week. Also, try to change it every two months, otherwise bacteria will start growing in it. Spices and flour containers should also be changed. If they are made of plastic, then try to buy another one every 6 months.
• If you use kitchen storage jars for a long time without replacing them, they can get odorous and moist. Use glass or steel jars instead of plastic jars .
• If oil is kept for a long time, free radicals start forming in it, which are harmful for health. Finish ghee and oil within 3-6 months and use airtight containers for storage.

It is very important to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and keep changing necessary things from time to time. This will not only maintain your health but the quality of food will also remain good.

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