According To Experts, These Are 6 Goods That Must Always Be Washed Before Use

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JAKARTA - Household items such as clothing, plates, and bed linen must be washed regularly. But are you also diligent in washing new items before using them for the first time? Even though you are tempted to use new items as soon as you buy them, there are several things you have to make sure to wash first. Here are six items that must always be washed before use, according to experts, launching The Spruce, Thursday, March 6.

Experts agree that everything used to prepare, serve, or store food must be washed before it is used for the first time. These include drinking utensils (such as glasses, mug, and water bottles), eating utensils, plates and bowls, storage containers, cooking utensils such as pans and pans, parts that can be removed from kitchen utensils (such as coffee maker teapots, food processing blades.), and iron cast products.

Washing will help ensure that dust and leftover particles from the manufacturing and packaging process are removed and do not enter the food, said Justin Carpenter, owner of Houston-based Modern Maids cleaning company.

Keep the bed clean and hygienic by ensuring you always wash the new bed before using it. According to Gomasi's Delah, CEO of MaidForYou, these items are on the list of items that must be washed before being used to ensure that the remaining chemicals, dirt and dust that can be carried away from the manufacturer or the transportation process is wasted.

"You'd be surprised how dirty the factory floor and germs plus these pathogens can easily get into your new sheets," Gomasi said.

This may seem counter-intuitive, but yes, you have to wash cleaning equipment such as laundry fabrics, microfiber fabrics, kemoceng, and even sponges before you use them for the first time. This is because cleaning equipment can capture dust and bacteria from the manufacturing process.

However, as these items are specifically designed to capture and contain dust and other small particles, these items are particularly vulnerable to them, and even a small layer of residue can affect the effectiveness of these items, said Rebeca Medina, owner of the Tidy Home Cleaning Services in Houston.

Make sure to wash the microfiber cloth separately from other fabrics to make sure the cloth is not blocked by fiber. And don't use a fabric softener because it will leave a residue layer," Medina said.

"Although the pile of new towels looks clean, it's best to wash them first before using them for the first time to ensure dust, particles, and bacteria disappear," said Carpenter. This also applies to bath towels, hand towels, and kitchen towels.

New clothes and used clothes must be washed before being worn for the first time. Especially important for sports outfits and underwear such as legging and sports bras worn close to the skin, said Kristen live, a consumer product testing expert at Purex.

"Along with the trip from the factory to the store shelves, there are many potential touch points for germs and residues in contact with clothes before you buy them," saidTEN.

Plus, even if the goods are new, you never know who has tried the clothes at the store or bought and returned the clothes before you bought them. Always check the label for clothes for washing and drying instructions before washing them for the first time.

Babies are very sensitive to the world around them, so it makes sense that new baby equipment must be washed before being introduced to the little one. For example, blankets, clothes, dots, toys, teathers, bottles, and more. Washing with soft soap that is safe for babies and warm water is enough to ensure bacteria and germs disappear," said Carpenter. However, if you have a dishwasher, it can also be used to make sure everything is fully injected.