I know the title of this post could be better. I had “A Few Ideas For Renewal”, but it sounded so cheesy that I almost threw up on my keyboard. π
Anyhow – yesterday I was searching online about information as to whether or not wooden cooking spoons are germy. We were cooking over the holidays in someone else’s home (a beautiful home) and they did not own one wooden spoon. This would not be a problem, except they also owned no heat resistant silicone ones and the husband melted a plastic one. We surmised that supposed germiness was the reason for the missing wooden spoons. But is it worse to have plastic breaking down into your food? No idea. Thus, the reason for my research.
I came across this article on BNET. It originally ran in the Daily Mail earlier this month, so you might need to put your translator hat on. For example, trainers are tennis shoes (those crazy Brits).
This article had more information than I needed, but some great guidelines to keep in mind. And it’s all backed by university studies, etc… Here is a sampling:
– Replace pillows every 2 years
– Replace duvets every 5 years
– Replace cutting boards every 3 years or before if deep grooves appear
To those of you who have a little germaphobia going on, and I just sent you into orbit – so sorry! To those of you with Christmas money and gift cards burning a hole in your pocket – you’re welcome!
As 2010 comes to an end, I had one last home related purchase to make. This:
Will be showing up in March thanks to a gift card from my dad, and the husband’s relief over me not buying a similar, but more expensive piece from Jonathon Adler. That’s right people, just after promising not to make anymore furniture purchases for months, I have hit upon the BEST strategy: Show him just how bad it could be! Oh well! Life is never fair, but it’s still great. Happy New Year!
Posted by Luciane at HomeBunch.com on December 31, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Great post, Nichole! I love your blog and your personality. I truly do.
I just want to wish you a very blessed 2011 and that you continue being this person so honest and truthful. I admire you for that.
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Posted by 40daysof on December 31, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Thanks so much Luciane! It’s been great getting to know you, you’re such a lovely, positive person.
Posted by Kiana on January 1, 2011 at 8:46 am
Ooo, thanks for the article. That was very informative – and gross! I’m definitely going shopping for new pillows. BTW, I think “loo” sounds much nicer than “toilet”.
Let me try it: “O Sweetie, don’t forget to clean the loo today.”
Yup, works for me! π
Posted by 40daysof on January 1, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Ditto on the loo AND the pillows! π
Posted by anna see on January 1, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Oh my gosh! Love the new desk/table. Yummy!
Posted by 40daysof on January 1, 2011 at 10:23 pm
Thanks, Anna! I wish it was getting here sooner.
Posted by Lori on January 2, 2011 at 10:31 am
Oh…want! Want want!
The table/desk thingy. Not the germy wooden spoons. Already have plenty of those.
Envy! And want!
Posted by 40daysof on January 3, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Thanks, Lori! I’m really excited about the desk. The whole germ thing – not so much. π
Posted by Jesse on January 5, 2011 at 4:17 pm
But if you blend up the wooden spoons, they don’t last long enough to get germy! And thanks, now my duvet is making me paranoid. π
Posted by 40daysof on January 6, 2011 at 10:25 am
I don’t know how, but I completely forgot about that!
To those not in on the joke: As a newlywed using her blender for the first time, I served Jesse and her husband chocolate malts with a garnish of chopped wooden spoon!
I think I’m going to start buying white Ikea comforters to use as duvets. Much less expensive, if I remember correctly.
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