The silicone ice tray itself is non-toxic and harmless and is made of food-grade silicone raw materials, but the first time it is bought, it must be used after high-temperature sterilization. The silicone ice tray is first used for steaming and disinfection in 100 degrees boiling water, and then it needs to be cleaned after each use. The correct cleaning of ice trays as household kitchenware is also essential. First of all, let everyone understand the cleaning methods of silicone ice trays:
The silicone ice tray is made of food-grade silicone raw materials, which is non-toxic and harmless, but it needs to be disinfected when it is first bought. The silicone material is high temperature resistant, so it can be scalded with boiling water or placed directly at high temperature. Sterilize in boiling water.
1. Is it necessary to wash the ice tray?
As a household ice maker, many friends don’t pay much attention to it. Every time you use it, you just put it in the refrigerator and leave it alone. In fact, the ice tray needs to be cleaned regularly.
(1) The reason why the ice tray should be cleaned regularly is that the ice cubes made by the ice tray must enter the mouth. Although the temperature of the refrigerator is low and it is not easy to breed bacteria, it is better to wash as much as possible for the sake of hygiene.
(2) Ice trays are generally used in summer. Some families put the ice trays away in other seasons. When they are taken out in summer, they not only need to be cleaned, but also need to be disinfected before they can be used in the refrigerator.
(3) In addition to making ice, many household silicone ice trays can also be put into the oven to make cakes and pour beverages to make jelly. Generally, these are not recommended to be used in common with ice trays, but if they are to be used in general, use each time It also needs to be cleaned before continuing to make ice.
In summary, it is necessary to clean the ice tray regularly, so how to wash the ice tray?
2. How to clean the silicone ice tray
Silicone ice tray is a kind of ice-making mold. Usually, ice cubes can be made by putting water in the refrigerator and freezing. However, considering hygiene issues, silicone ice trays need to be cleaned after they are bought and used for a period of time. Put it in the refrigerator, then how to clean the silicone ice tray?
(1) How to clean the silicone ice tray for the first time
The silicone ice tray is made of food-grade silicone raw materials, which is non-toxic and harmless, but it needs to be disinfected when it is first bought. The silicone material is high temperature resistant, so it can be scalded with boiling water or placed directly at high temperature. Sterilize in boiling water.
(2) Daily cleaning method of silica gel ice tray
If you are diligent, you can clean the silicone ice tray every time you use it, or you can clean it regularly at intervals. You can soak the silicone ice tray in clean water with a proper amount of detergent, soak for 10-30 minutes, and then soften it. Wash it with a sponge or soft cotton cloth. After washing, place it in a ventilated place to dry quickly, and then reuse it; if you don’t use it, store it in a box or drawer.
3. What are the precautions for cleaning the silicone ice tray?
(1) When cleaning the silicone ice tray, you should choose soft materials to clean it. Do not use vegetable cloth, sand powder, hard steel brush, steel wire ball and other materials to clean, otherwise it will cause scratches or damage to the silicone ice tray.
(2) Most ice trays are not large, have small internal space, are not easy to dry, and are easy to breed bacteria. Therefore, after washing, whether to continue to use or store, they must be dried to ensure that they are dry before use.
(3) After washing the silica gel ice tray, do not leave it outside for a long time, because the surface of the silica gel material has a slight electrostatic adsorption, which will adhere to the tiny particles or dust in the air.
1. Rinse the ice tray with plenty of water.
2. Use a soft sponge or soft cotton cloth to dip a small amount of detergent or detergent on the ice tray evenly and gently.
3. Then use clean water to clean the detergent foam on the silicone ice tray.
4. After cleaning, place it in a ventilated place to dry quickly and place it in a storage box for storage.
Note: Do not use rough vegetable cloth, sand powder, aluminum ball, hard steel brush, or cleaning utensils with very rough surfaces to avoid scratches or damage to the mold. Because the surface of the silica gel material has a slight electrostatic adsorption, it will adhere to the tiny particles or dust in the air, so after the ice tray is washed, it is not easy to be exposed to the air for a long time.
Post time: Dec-10-2021