Why can not plastic dishes be cleaned and why did the dishwasher actually be invented? 11 facts about washing dishes, which will impress any ...
Washing dishes is a rather boring process, which every person is familiar with. But there is at least 11 proof that no one will be prevented from learning something new about him.
1. Regular dishwashing relieves stress
Hand washing cups and plates will help survive unpleasant moments of life, according to scientists from the University of Florida. During the experiments they found out that rhythmic movements of the same type are akin to meditation, because during their execution the brain rests from the multitasking habitual for it. They contribute to lowering blood pressure and muscle tension. Approximately 75% of people after washing dishes feel a surge of strength and good mood.
2. The gel for washing dishes according to the composition is identical to the detergent powder
The chemical composition of detergents of different price categories has the same foaming base, which is sodium lauryl sulphate. Price list depends on the natural flavor, branding and packaging design. The same lauryl sulfate can be found in any detergent powder, so dishwashing detergents are called "slow killers". Exit two: carefully rinse the plates under hot water or switch to eco-cosmetics for the house on soap nuts or the root of the soap dish.
3. Plastic dishes at washing allocates carcinogens, dangerous to human health
The cheapness and variety of the design of plastic dishes is an excellent occasion to refresh the interior with a couple of new plates. Unfortunately, most people forgot that initially all dishes from this material were sold with the mark "for one-time use." Complex chemical compounds are released from plastic during contact with warm water and accumulate in the body to cause tumors and accumulation of toxins in the liver. Therefore, it is better to leave cute and bright sets for a picnic in a park or for a trip to barbecue.
4. A person spends 52 hours a year washing dishes
Scientists at Cambridge University have conducted an unusual experiment, installing special sensors on the kitchen sinks of 50 families. A month later it turned out that at least 1 hour per week goes to washing dishes from an average family. If you take into account that in a year at least 52 weeks, each family spends 52 hours per year on cleaning utensils from food leftovers. On this it would be possible to build a good advertising campaign for dishwashers, saving time for recreation with the family.
5. The British invented their own washing-up style
The pragmatic nature of the inhabitants of the foggy Albion pushed them to the idea of saving on hot water while washing dishes. The British collect a full sink of water, add a little foaming gel and wash the dishes in the resulting composition. After that ... just wipe the dishes and put it to dry. Rinsing under clean hot water the inhabitants of this country consider a foolish extravagance, which can not surprise the foreigners first invited to tea in the house.
6. The dishwasher was invented by a woman who was tired of buying new cups
In 1887, the American inventor Josephine Cochrane had to create a mechanical dishwasher, because her servants constantly beat porcelain cups while washing. Josephine often gathered large companies, so the purchase of new services regularly flew to her a pretty penny. "If no one is going to reinvent the dishwasher, I will do it!" - exclaimed in the hearts of a rich representative of science and designed the right machine in just a couple of months.
7. Housewives did not consider the dishwasher a bad form until the 1950s
Despite the fact that Josephine expected that her invention would be appreciated by all contemporaries, it was perceived with hostility. The image of the American housewife of those times was associated with a fanatical love for caring for household members, so none of the women dared to admit that routine monotonous work bothered them. On those who still bought such a car, they looked like arrogant belos. The situation dramatically changed in the 1950s, when women massively began to fight for their rights and go to work.
8. In order to remove the sugar and milk residues from the plates, it is necessary to use cold water
Milk porridge, caramel, syrup, cream for the cake can not be washed off with hot water: the protein turns off from it, and sucrose tightly adheres to the bottom of the pot or other container. In order not to tear off the dirt with a sponge and scratch the coating, you need to use cold running water to wash dishes. A few rinses are enough to make it shine again.
9. Martha Stewart came up with her own way of cleaning a frying pan
The queen of the household Martha Stewart came up with a safe recipe for cleaning iron pots and pans from the most difficult contaminants. The inner surface of the container should be rubbed 2-3 tbsp. spoons of large salt and pour cold water for 2-3 hours. After that, the water should be brought to a boil, if desired, adding soap to it, and the dirt easily disappears.
10. Blenders and mixers can be cleaned by beating the foam
Manually clean the knives, blades of all kinds of attachments to blenders and mixers is dangerous for health: you can cut yourself, and the food particles that fall under your skin will only interfere with the healing process. There is an easier way to clean household appliances from dirt: you need to fill ½ bowl of mixer with water with liquid soap and whip the foam for 2-3 minutes.
11. 4 billion bacteria "live" on the dishwashing sponge
It sounds shocking, does not it? Nevertheless, scientists of the American University conducted research and found practically all existing types of microbes and bacteria on an ordinary kitchen sponge, which had been in use for only a few days. How to deal with this? There are 2 options: use when washing each time with a new sponge or after use put a sponge washed with soap for 30-60 seconds in a microwave for sterilization.