Do I need to boil the silicone bowl with hot water before use?

Silicone bowl is a popular kitchen utensil that is easy to use, clean, safe and hygienic in recent years. However, many people have doubts about whether water disinfection is necessary before using silicone bowls. Now let‘s take a look at this issue.

The silicone bowl itself is made of food grade silicone, which does not produce toxic or harmful substances, so using a silicone bowl is safe and hygienic. In addition, silicone bowls are also subjected to high-temperature disinfection during the production process, so they also have a certain bactericidal effect. Therefore, there is no need to disinfect the silicone bowl with boiling water before use.

However, if the silicone bowl is stored for a long time or placed in a humid environment for a long time, it may also breed bacteria or mold. At this point, it is recommended that we clean and disinfect with boiling water before use to ensure safe and hygienic use.

When cleaning silicone bowls, we can put the bowl in warm water, add some neutral detergent, and gently scrub it with our hands or a soft brush. Do not use a hard brush or object to scrub, in order to avoid scratching the surface of the silicone bowl. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with clean water. When disinfecting, we can place the bowl in a container filled with boiling water and soak it for 5-10 minutes. After disinfection, rinse thoroughly with clean water again.

In addition to the above methods, we can also wash and disinfect the silicone bowl in the dishwasher. However, it is recommended to choose low-temperature energy-saving mode when using the dishwasher to avoid thermal damage to the silicone bowl.

In general, under normal circumstances, it is not necessary to disinfect silicone bowls with boiling water before use. However, to ensure safe and hygienic use, we still recommend cleaning and disinfecting when stored for a long time or in humid environments. This way, you can use the silicone bowl with peace of mind and enjoy a more convenient life.