how to clear and save the mate so that mold doesn't come out
The moisture's the worst enemy of mate. Simple habits have been put up for years.
The moho appears when the mate remains moist and without air. The good news: easy to avoid.
After each use
- Take out the whole yerba as soon as you're through. Don't leave her after.
- rinse with hot water only. No detergent at mate pumpkin or wood: they absorb the smell.
- Let him dry face up, at an ventilated place and, if you can, a while into the sun.
The bombilla
- Pass hot water inside after using them.
- Once a week, leave her in hot water with bicarbonate and clear the filter with a brush.
If mold's come up
- Gently scrape the area with a spoon and brush with hot water.
- Let him dry up in the sun a whole day.
- If the smell doesn't leave, I did get back to his care as if it's new.
To save it
Always dry and clear. Never put it in a closed drawer or a bag if it's still moist.