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In earlier times, as soon as summer started, things like matkas and jugs started being bought and brought to people's homes. Actually, matcha also cools the water completely and the biggest advantage is that this water becomes alkaline, which also benefits your health. However, with time, refrigerators started coming into the house and people reduced the drinking of Matka water. Now once again people are following old things in view of healthy lifestyle. One of these is drinking Matka water, but before buying a new Matka and using it, you must know some things.

Now even clay refrigerators have started coming in the market. Vegetables and fruits are kept in it and this fridge runs without light. One part of it is filled with water and the other part has shelves to keep vegetables. So let us know the tips to use new matka.

soak in water

If you have bought a new pot then do not drink it directly after filling it with water. Actually, during the process of making and cooking the pot, dust and sand gets accumulated in it. If you drink water directly after filling it, it may feel astringent. Along with this the soil also absorbs water. Therefore, it is important to prepare the pot first. Bring the pot and fill it with water till the top or take a big tub, dip the pot in it and leave it for at least 24 hours.

Don't make this mistake at all

To clean the pot, many times people adopt the method of scrubbing utensils, which is absolutely wrong. Do not use detergent, soap or any kind of dish wash liquid to clean the matka. Due to this, there is a possibility of the smell of these things settling in it, due to which the water does not have a natural pleasant aroma and the taste does not seem right.

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wash a new pot like this

Talking about the correct way to wash the pot, put a solution of 1 teaspoon baking soda, salt and lemon inside it. Then shake it well in the pot so that the solution spreads well throughout. After 3-4 minutes, clean the pot thoroughly with plain water. Keep cleaning the pot every 6 to 7 days or one or two days less.

Do not put ice in the pot

When you put water in the pot, it cools slowly, that is, it takes a few hours. Many times, out of excitement, people add ice to water to cool it quickly. This stops the naturally occurring evaporation process and can reduce the natural cooling of water. At the same time, if you are adding ice then there is no benefit in drinking Matka water.

Right way to keep matka

If you want to cool the Matka water fast. If you are using it for the first time, then also know the way to keep it properly. You should not keep the pot directly on the ground. It should be kept on a stand. Due to this, the chances of it falling are very less. You can wrap a wet cotton cloth on it, this cools the water faster. Apart from this, take a vessel with a flat edge and fill it with river sand and moisten it by adding water to it. If you keep a pot on top of it, the water will cool down faster.