One, why does the ceramic cup have a fishy odor?
1、Poor quality
Ceramic cups with a strange taste when drinking water indicate that they are made of mid-temperature ceramic or that the purchased ceramic cups are not genuine ceramic products but imitation ceramic products.
Ceramic cups that have been fired at high temperatures (1200°C) will not produce odors. Conversely, ceramic cups fired at lower temperatures are difficult to clean and can easily contaminate water, resulting in unpleasant odors. Over time, these ceramic cups will crack from the inside out, eventually breaking completely, and may also leak during use. Therefore, when selecting ceramic cups, it is best to choose ceramic cups that have been fired at high temperatures.
2、Failure to clean promptly
Even with high-quality ceramic cup products, improper cleaning after use can cause the cups to develop an unpleasant odor. To prevent this, it's important to clean ceramic cups regularly. If immediate cleaning isn't possible, soaking the used cups in water is a good alternative. This allows for easier cleaning later and prevents the development of odors.
Two. How to remove the odor from ceramic cups
1、Baking soda
You can add some hot water to a ceramic cup, then add an appropriate amount of baking soda. Shake the cup gently to dissolve the baking soda completely in the hot water. Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes, then pour it out. Rinse the cup with clean water, and you will find that the odor in the ceramic cup has been completely removed.
2、Toothpaste
Toothpaste can also be used to clean ceramic cups. Use an old, unused toothbrush, apply toothpaste to the toothbrush, and then gently clean the ceramic cup with an unpleasant odor. After thoroughly cleaning the entire ceramic cup, rinse with water to effectively remove the odor.
3、Boil in hot water
Because ceramic cups are heat-resistant, if they have an odor, you can place them in hot water and slowly heat them to sterilize. After boiling the ceramic cup in hot water, it not only eliminates the odor but also kills bacteria, making it very clean and hygienic.
4、Salt water
Saltwater can also be used to clean ceramic cups. Pour a small amount of hot water into the ceramic cup, then add a spoonful of salt and gently shake to dissolve the salt completely. Allow it to sit for a while, then rinse with clean water. This will effectively remove any odors from the ceramic cup.