Called the heart and soul of your home, the kitchen needs constant cleaning attention. There is no other way around it as this is where you prepare your food and therefore the overall hygiene demands are higher.
However, even when you want the best for your kitchen, you can make some mistakes that are a setback for your best intentions for this room. It is essential to recognize them and try to prevent them the next time you start cleaning:
You skip cleaning knobs and pulls; It is normal for you to focus your attention on the kitchen surfaces, since they take up most of the space in the room. However, you should not forget to clean all the knobs and handles. Since these are areas you frequently touch without washing your hands, it is important to clean and disinfect them properly. Clean them with an antibacterial solution to limit the transfer of bacteria. Don’t forget about microwave buttons and small appliance handles.
You’re struggling with bottles and jars – Cleaning multiple bottles and jars can be a real pain when all you have is a sponge. However, there is an easy way to approach working with rice. Put a small amount of rice in the bottle/jar, add a little washing up liquid and fill it with lukewarm water. Put the lid on and shake it well. The rice serves as an abrasive and gets to all the places the sponge fails.
Skip cleaning the range hood – ‘out of sight, out of mind’ applies in full force when it comes to cleaning your oven hood. Even if you are not a cooking enthusiast, dust will collect there. Please note that this item sucks up excess fat from cooking vapours. Over time it clogs. Check with your manufacturer on the best way to address this issue.
Cutting Boards Don’t Clean: Wooden boards quickly become host to countless germs and bacteria. Simple washing will not work, as food residues tend to show through the grain of the wood and therefore contribute to the growth of bacteria. You can use salt on the board and disinfect them by rubbing half a lemon.
You don’t wear gloves: Using various chemicals in the kitchen, whether it’s cleaning the room or washing the dishes, takes its toll on your hands. Avoid skin problems by simply wearing gloves. It only takes a second to donate them. You can use all-purpose gloves, so you won’t have to worry about constant expenses.
You overload the dishwasher: Don’t think overloading the dishwasher is a smart thing to do, even if it seems like it’s saving you some time. That way, the dishes won’t come out as clean as you’d like. Alternate placement of the scoops with the handles up and down for thorough cleaning.
You use a single sponge for all tasks: bacteria on surfaces tend to stick to the sponge you use to clean. That’s why you should keep several sponges on hand to avoid cross contamination.
Now that you know how to approach cleaning your kitchen, get down to it. Avoiding the indicated errors will facilitate your work.
