How to keep the least amount of bacteria on chopsticks at home

　　With the improvement of living standards, people are becoming more and more particular about their diet. They not only pursue the color, aroma and taste of food, but also carefully select their chopsticks. At present, there are many kinds of chopsticks on the market, and there are various kinds of chopsticks made of various materials. How to choose both healthy Chopsticks that are both practical and practical are very learned.

　　Bamboo chopsticks are the first choice. They are non-toxic, harmless and very environmentally friendly. You can also choose natural wooden chopsticks. On the contrary, do not use painted chopsticks because the heavy metal lead and organic solvent benzene and other substances in the paint are carcinogenic and will seriously endanger people's health. Plastic chopsticks have a brittle texture and are easily deformed and melted when heated, producing substances harmful to the human body. Bone chopsticks have good texture, but are prone to discoloration and are relatively expensive. Silver, stainless steel and other metal chopsticks are too heavy, have poor hand feel, and have strong thermal conductivity. They can easily burn your mouth when eating overheated food.

　　When eating, people often use several or more than a dozen pairs of chopsticks to pick up food on the same plate. In fact, if you use chopsticks mixedly, it is easy to be contaminated with various bacteria. Studies have found that many germs are transmitted through chopsticks. According to testing, a pair of unclean chopsticks may contain tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of bacteria and viruses. Once people use such chopsticks, they are prone to contracting related diseases disease , such as hepatitis, dysentery, typhoid, acute gastroenteritis, etc. When parents use such chopsticks to feed their children, or when many people at the table use chopsticks to pick up the same dish, these pathogenic microorganisms will be transmitted through the chopsticks, causing cross-infection. This should not be underestimated. It is best to use chopsticks at home for the exclusive use of only one person.

　　Practice has proved that washed chopsticks are not "clean" either. After a pair of chopsticks has been used for a long time, the surface is no longer smooth, and frequent scrubbing can easily make the chopsticks rough. Many bacteria and detergents will remain in the tiny grooves on the chopsticks. In this case, there are many opportunities for illness. It is recommended that the chopsticks at home should be replaced every six months.

　　Since chopsticks are used frequently, especially when we wash them and rub them under the faucet, bacteria and viruses can easily remain on the chopsticks. For this reason, it is necessary to disinfect regularly. It is best to store chopsticks in a ventilated and dry place to prevent mold contamination. The box where the chopsticks are placed must also be cleaned and disinfected regularly.