A sterilizer is one of the simplest and most effective tools for destruction of germs in the kitchen. It can be used not only in restaurants and cafes, but also at home. The HOME of Ester knife sterilizer thoroughly disinfects kitchen utensils, neutralizes allergens and eliminates unpleasant odors. The time of 1 sterilization session takes from 10 to 40 minutes.

If you decide to buy a knife sterilizer, be sure to read how to use it correctly. This will save you from making mistakes that will not give you the desired result.

Instructions:

1. Wash the kitchen utensils with warm water with the addition of dishwashing gel.
2. Wipe all items dry with a cloth or paper towel. Humidity reduces the efficiency of processing.
3. Place the products into the appropriate sections of the device.
4. Connect the sterilizer to the mains, press the start button and select the desired operating mode. There are four of them in total: for quick disinfection, daily use, frequently used items and thorough sterilization.
5. Wait until the end of the disinfection session. The device will turn off automatically.

Important! Try not to look inside the device while it is operating. UV radiation can have a negative effect on vision.

If we talk about home, then the vast majority of pathogenic microbes live in the kitchen. They are attracted by humidity, heat and leftover food. At the same time, external cleanliness can be deceptive: microorganisms are able to survive even after careful cleaning. Frequently used items such as knives and cutting boards fall into a special risk zone. They are in direct contact with raw foods, so they need additional processing.

The sterilizer for knives HOME of Ester disinfects kitchen utensils by complex exposure to:

● Ultraviolet radiation;
● Ozonation;
● Heating up to 70 °C.

Scientific studies show that UV[D3] disinfection can destroy 99.99% of pathogenic bacteria, viruses and fungi. Ultraviolet light damages microbial and viral proteins, preventing microorganisms from multiplying and attaching to human cells. Only 10 minutes are enough for quick disinfection of surfaces.

The product is certified and has a declaration of conformity.

The device prevents dangerous bacteria and allergens from entering the food, which cannot be neutralized by ordinary washing. This is especially important for products that do not undergo heat treatment (fruits, salad vegetables, bread, etc.). The cooking process becomes as safe as possible, the risk of poisoning or an allergic reaction is reduced to zero.

The kit with the disinfector includes:

• 4 knives (cooking, cutting, bread and vegetable);
• 3 cutting boards;
• Scissors;
• A knife.

Knives, scissors and sharpening are made of high-quality Stainless Steel 58 HRC. The abbreviation "HRC" stands for HardnessRockwellC-scale, or Rockwell hardness scale. It determines how fragile or durable the blade will be. The numbers before the abbreviation indicate the sharpening angle. Products with values below 52 HRC are too soft for use in the kitchen. The higher index — HRC 52−54 — have budget kitchen knives. And everything in the range of 58−60 HRC belongs to premium goods. These knives are perfectly balanced, retain their sharpness perfectly and are well sharpened.

The efficiency of the ultraviolet sterilizer for knives


increases many times due to the ozonation function. This uses ozone, a gas known as a powerful oxidizer. The device releases ozone directly from the air.

Due to its high oxidizing potential and rapid decomposition into oxygen, ozone has been named the preferred method of surface sterilization. It perfectly penetrates into hard-to-reach places (for example, cracks and scratches in cutting boards), is suitable for processing heat-sensitive materials and successfully destroys a wide range of pathogenic microorganisms.

Heat treatment is a "final strike" against viruses, bacteria and fungi. Heating up to 70 degrees Celsius is enough to get rid of most of them. This is due to the fact that high temperatures lead to the destruction of proteins that make up microorganisms. For example, for E. coli, the critical temperature is already 40 ° C, and at 70 ° C its proteins are almost completely degraded.

Thus, in comparison with other disinfection methods, the sterilizer for knives and boards HOME of Ester has the following advantages:

• The ability to give up aggressive chemicals;
• No need to wash and dry items after processing;
• Safety for allergy sufferers;
• Harmless to the environment;
• Complete removal of any odors.