The kitchen holds a special place in many homes as it’s often the hub of daily activity, where meals are prepared and sometimes eaten. We’re gathered there to express culinary creativity and recipe experimentation. It is where nutritious meals are made.
And because a lot is happening in this part of the house, a lot of kitchen tools are way past their prime. Though some items are meant to last generations, not everything you use regularly in your kitchen can last forever. And they needed to be replaced regularly, too! They easily succumb to wear and tear and they’re targeted by bacteria and viruses.
As you prepare to take on your next kitchen decluttering project, here are five items you need to replace regularly to maintain food safety and hygiene in your kitchen
Sponge. Kitchen sponges are high-risk because bacteria can thrive in the moist interior of a sponge. Microwaving and soaking sponges in boiling water are commonly recommended ways of disinfecting them, but they reduce the bacterial load by only 60 percent at most. This means you’re not really sterilizing them completely like you think you are. You may choose to replace kitchen sponges weekly or every two weeks.
Cutting Board. They come into direct contact with your food, so you need to keep them clean and in good condition. Proper maintenance includes decontaminating and drying them well after every contact with raw meat and vegetables. Although plastic cutting boards are easier to sanitize than wooden ones, they score somewhat quickly, which can lead to permanent grooves that harbor food and bacteria. To maintain food hygiene, you should replace your cutting board when it becomes scratched and damaged.
Wooden Spoon.
Rubber Spatula. They get stained or discolored if you often use them for food with ingredients like turmeric or pesto. They can also melt due to the heat of the pan. As a rule of thumb, you should replace all food utensils — including rubber spatulas — when they become scratched and damaged. If you see any cracking or crumbling on your rubber spatula, take it as a sign to buy a new one.
Vegetable Peeler. This is recommended to be replaced every year because they get rusty and dull over time. However, keep in mind that this isn’t a one-size-fits-all rule. You should look to see if it’s deteriorating and go ahead and get another. As long as the blade is still sharp and there’s no sign of rust, it’s still good to use.
Ultimately, all kitchen utensils that come into contact directly with foods or food preparation surfaces should be kept in good condition and replaced at the earliest signs of wear and tear.
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