If you want to make sure that bacteria and germs disappear from your scouring pads, you may find this microwave trick very useful.
Scouring pads are a common everyday item used for dishwashing and other tasks. They are inexpensive and deteriorate quickly with use, so it is normal to replace them every ten days or so. However, it is also a very good idea to clean and disinfect them from time to time, not only to extend their useful life, but also to make sure that bacteria do not accumulate in them, which could cause food poisoning or other problems when they come into contact with the cutlery and dishes on which we are going to eat.
Previously, we have told you how to disinfect scouring pads with bleach, which is a very appropriate method to eliminate dirt and germs on them. However, in sponge scourers, which are the ones used in many homes, bleach can deteriorate them, so this solution is not always the best.
Therefore, this time we are going to delve more into the microwave method, which is less known but very effective and simple. Just follow a few easy steps and take advantage of the power of this popular appliance to kill bacteria.
How to clean a scouring pad in the microwave?
The first thing to do is to clean the scouring pad a little by hand, mainly to make sure that no food remains on it. Once this is done, place it on a plate and put it in the microwave. The next step is to heat it for 3 minutes.
Just clean it, place it on a plate and put it in the microwave for 3 minutes.
When the 3 minutes have elapsed, we must be a little careful because the scouring pad will be very hot and we can burn ourselves, so it is better to wait until it cools down a little to touch it. And with that we would already have the scourer well disinfected, because the bacteria and germs will have been eliminated, since they are not able to survive the effects of the microwave. In this way, you can continue to wash your dishes without fear of spreading those bugs, which will give you more peace of mind in the kitchen and also when you sit at the table to eat.
