Reuse the water from its kettle, a small gesture without consequences or the door open to bacteria? An expert enlightens us on this question, with humor and precision!
In the morning, it’s a bit A obstacle course For many of us. We cursed the alarm clock, and we hang out outside the bed Looking for tea or coffee To get us back.
Our eyelids weigh a ton, our brain turns in slow motion, and like thet Dr. Océane Sorelon a « The reflexes of a octopus in a coma ». Direction the kitchen, and there, problem: a water background remained at the bottom of the kettle. The big question then arises: Can we reuse it without danger ? Or should you throw everything away to avoid risks?
Hot water, nest with surprises?
It must be said that this little remains Forgotten hot water The day before may seem without danger. After all, she has already boiled, No ? But beware, it is not because it has known boiling once it will remain sterile forever.
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Some say that heating it is without consequences, Others would warn you as if you were going to invoke A microbial curse by reusing it. So who to believe? But above all, What does science say?
A virologist puts the points on the i
To find out, we can count on scientific flair and stripping humor of Dr. Océane Sorelalias Thefrenchvirologist on social networks. Here is what she explains: Reuse the water from the kettle a few hours after its first heatingno worries. You can prepare your noon infusion with the same water as that of the morning coffee – as long as you do not exceed a few hours.
But beware of water that stagnates …
Where it spoils is if this water has stayed longer, even Several days in the kettle. Because, as Dr. Sorel recalls, bacteria love lukewarm and stagnant water. And if your kettle is not well cleaned, you offer them a small five -star jacuzzi! His advice:
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Heat just what you need, and Leave the kettle between two uses. And if you have forgotten a water background for too long, do not waste it: Give it to your plantsnot your stomach!
In summary, Yes, you can reuse the kettle waterbut provided that it does not date from three days ago. Otherwise, it is better to change it … and recycle it for your amis chlorophylliens. The mornings are sufficiently difficult like that, as much to avoid transforming your tea into bacterial cocktail. Health !
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