In heavy rain and hot seasons, many silicone products are prone to moldy black spots. This phenomenon is most likely to occur in relatively humid places. Therefore, many silicone hoses and even silicone kitchenware, silicone daily necessities, etc. are prone to this phenomenon. And this phenomenon not only affects the use of the environment, but may also affect health.
Causes of silicone tube mold
In addition, silicone has a strong adsorption capacity. The adsorption of foreign matter in the air and long-term placement will deteriorate, turn black and mold. This is also inevitable.
Therefore, before the silicone hose becomes moldy, the problem of mold should be found first to prevent it. In addition to the climate, the main causes of mold include some additives in the silicone raw materials, such as silicone oil, color powder, vulcanizer, etc. The growth of mold causes the plant protein in silicone rubber to be eroded. In addition, due to the inertness of silicone rubber, impurities in the air are adsorbed on the surface of the product, which also causes mold growth.
How to solve the problem of silicone tube mold
Clean the hose after each use. Then choose to dry it for 1-2 hours according to the temperature and humidity gap. This will not cause mold. After mold, it can be wiped with alcohol.