How to remove moldy chopsticks?

Chopsticks are tableware that we need to use every day, and chopsticks are mostly made of wood. Chopsticks will easily become moldy after being used for a long time. Moldy chopsticks will greatly affect their normal use. At the same time, using moldy chopsticks will easily cause physical diseases and need to be cleaned in time. Moldy chopsticks can be cleaned with cleaning tools, or the mold can be removed by soaking the chopsticks in rice washing water.

How to remove moldy chopsticks?

1. Clean with rice water:

Use the leftover water from washing rice at home to soak the moldy chopsticks in the water for 5 minutes, then scald them with hot water, sprinkle some vinegar on the chopsticks, wash them and expose them to the sun.

2. Prepare half a pot of water in the pot, then pour half a bowl of vinegar, then put the chopsticks in the pot and cook for 20 minutes. Because vinegar contains acetic acid, it has bactericidal and antibacterial effects, which is very good. Then after boiling the chopsticks for a few minutes, wipe off the moisture with a clean dry cloth, put them on a plate, and bake them in the microwave on medium heat for 30 seconds to prevent the chopsticks from getting moldy.

3. Scrub with steel wool:

If there are mold spots on the chopsticks, you can use the stainless steel brush, steel wool, or sandpaper you usually use to wash dishes and pots to scrub the entire wooden chopstick. This can wear away the moldy parts and prevent other parts from getting moldy.

4. Use ginger to scrub chopsticks:

Add salt to hot water, stir the water evenly, soak the moldy wooden chopsticks for a few minutes, then take the chopsticks out of the water, lay them flat on the chopping board, cut some ginger slices, and repeatedly wipe the moldy wooden chopsticks with the ginger slices. Scrub the chopsticks for a few minutes to remove the mold stains, then rinse them with hot water and put them in the sun for a few minutes.

Chopsticks should be replaced if they are moldy:

If the chopsticks are moldy, it is difficult to clean them. It is recommended not to continue using them. If the moldy wooden chopsticks are not cleaned, the mold will multiply quickly. This substance is highly carcinogenic.

How to prevent chopsticks from getting moldy:

1. Wash the chopsticks thoroughly;

2. Clean the chopstick box frequently, preferably one with a breathable and water-tight net;

3. Take out the chopsticks and expose them to the sun frequently to disinfect them;

4. Don’t use so many chopsticks. Try to take them out as small as possible. The space for the chopstick box is conducive to ventilation and will not easily cause the chopsticks to get moldy.