Summer’s Desi Fridge is an earthen pot. Keep these 4 things in mind while buying it from the market, otherwise the water will not cool down.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Summer season has arrived and with it the demand for cold water has also started increasing. Nowadays, even though a refrigerator is present in almost every house, chilled water from the refrigerator not only harms the throat but also has a bad effect on health. In such a situation, health conscious people prefer to drink water from ‘desi fridge’ i.e. clay pot instead of fridge. The water in the pot is naturally cooling and it also protects from many seasonal diseases. As soon as summer starts, the demand for clay pots increases rapidly in the markets. But do you know that buying the right matka from the market is not an easy task? If the pot is not chosen correctly, the water kept in it will never cool down. Let us tell you what important things you should keep in mind while buying an earthen pot (Mitti Ka Ghada) from the market.

Be careful of chemically painted pots

Often people get attracted towards the shining and beautiful looking pots in the market. But this could be a big mistake. According to health experts, you should never buy a pot with paint or design on it. To make these pots beautiful, chemical paint is often used, which can prove to be extremely harmful for your health. Always choose unpolished matka with natural earthy colour.

Make sure to check for leaks and holes

The most important thing to do while buying matka is to check its leakage. Check the pot thoroughly from all sides to see if there are any cracks or holes in it. It would be better if you ask the shopkeeper to fill the pot with water and show him. Pour some water there and check that water is not leaking from anywhere. Even a small hole can render your pot useless.

The thickness of the pot also determines the coolness of the water.

While buying a matka, you should also consider its size and thickness. The pitcher should neither be too thin nor too thick. If the layer of the pot is too thick, it will take too much time for the water to cool, and if it is too thin, there will always be a risk of it breaking. Therefore, choose the right and medium thick pitcher.

Wide mouthed pot is best for cleaning

You will find matkas with many types of designs in the market, but always choose a matka which has a wide mouth. The wide mouth pot is not only easy to fill and drain water, but it is also very convenient to clean it from inside. It is very important to clean the inside of the pot regularly, otherwise bacteria can grow in it. Therefore, prefer a wide mouthed pot rather than a narrow mouthed one.