If your freshly washed glasses smell like egg, it’s not the soap’s fault: it’s a natural chemical reaction.
MADRID, Nov. 10. (EUROPA PRESS).- Surely you have ever decided to drink from a vaso freshly washed and, to your surprise, you have noticed an unpleasant smell egg. Although it may seem like a mistake in the cleaning or an excess of detergentthe cause goes far beyond what domestic: has base scientific.
He chef and popularizer Heinz Wuth (@soycienciaycocina), known for combining science y cocina In his videos, he explains that the culprit is a natural gas, hydrogen sulfide, whose presence – harmless in small quantities – can turn a simple glass of water in a small chemical reaction.
Why does the smell of egg appear in glasses?
The bad smell is generated when bacteria present in the water consume sulfates and release the gas as waste. This process occurs most often when glasses are left upside down to dry, trapping moist air inside.
The phenomenon is also common in areas with hard water, that is, those with a high calcium and magnesium content. These minerals, by reacting with the sulfur compounds present in the water, intensify the odor.
It is not, therefore, a matter of dirt or poor rinsing, but rather a natural reaction between the minerals and the lack of ventilation during drying.
How to avoid it?
The expert proposes a series of simple measures to prevent glasses from acquiring that characteristic egg smell. The first is to rinse the glasses well after washing them, making sure to remove any soap or mineral salts that may remain on the glass. These residues, imperceptible to the human eye, can favor the appearance of these chemical reactions.
In addition, it is recommended to let the glasses dry with good ventilation, preferably placed face up or slightly inclined, to allow air to circulate freely inside. Small changes in the way you dry dishes can keep glasses fresh and free of unwanted odors.
If the smell appears, how can you solve it?
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If the egg smell has already formed in the glasses, there is a simple and effective solution: wash them with a mixture of water and vinegar. This home remedy not only eliminates the bad odor, but also helps prevent it from recurring, especially if the glasses are left to air dry.
Vinegar, due to its acidity, acts as a natural neutralizer of the sulfur that accumulates when the glass dries without sufficient ventilation. In this way, a gesture as simple as rinsing with vinegar can return the glasses to their neutral smell, without having to resort to the use of special products.