A Guide To Proper Kitchen Hygiene A Guide to Proper Hygiene | Page 2

It’s also politically and socially correct. We have 10 reasons you should take an hour a week, or
less than 10 minutes a day to keep your kitchen tidy. We aren’t advocating a frontal assault on
all things disorganized, jumbled or in need of a friendly wipe-down. A few crumbs in front of
the coffee maker are nothing to get obsessive about. I will show you how to maintain a clean
kitchen and why it is necessary for better health and wellness. Hence, this will help you save
money and time, and also send a positive message to your kids.
1. Prevent Food borne Illness
One of the biggest concerns about cleanliness in the kitchen is foodborne illness due to spoilage
or cross-contamination. You know about safety precautions like using different cutting boards
for meat and vegetables, always wash your hands after handling raw meats and cleaning the
sink and countertops regularly. These are just the basics. In a report, there are about 76 million
cases of foodborne illness in the United States. This is contamination from all sources, including
food manufacturing, but that figure is still shocking. Some of the biggest culprits introduced in
food are Salmonella, Campylobacter, pathogenic E coli, and Listeria. There are others that can
be transmitted to food from unwitting human carriers and then distributed to others in the
household. They include: hepatitis A virus, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, Shigella sonnei
and rotavirus. Although foodborne illnesses are much more likely to present severe health risks
to young children, older adults and those who are already ill, even a mild case of food poisoning
is an experience to avoid. Here are a few chores to consider adding to your kitchen routine to
reduce the risk of foodborne illness:
· Always wash your hands before and after handling perishable foods.