A Guide To Proper Kitchen Hygiene A Guide to Proper Hygiene | Page 7

prevent the spread of bacteria. Cleaning liquid spills from the floor is also important for safety,
because a wet floor is a slipping hazard.
Empty the dishwasher when the cycle ends. A full dishwasher can mean that dishes start piling
up in the sink, and this makes for a messy kitchen. To avoid this, empty the dishwasher when
the dishes are clean, and return all the dishes to their proper places. That way, you can put dirty
dishes from the sink into the dishwasher and keep the kitchen neat and tidy
Clear off your countertops. Having empty counters is a great way to keep a kitchen looking
neat and organized, and it also gives you more space for food preparation and other work.[4]
Here are some ideas for clearing cluttered counters: Store small appliances like toasters and
coffeemakers in cupboards, Keep non-refrigerated produce in a fruit bowl on the kitchen table,
Designate a special drawer for random items that are often used in the kitchen, like pens,
paper, and mail, Find a permanent home for all pots, pans, and kitchenware, Store all
ingredients, including often-used flour and sugar, in the pantry
Clean your garbage disposal regularly. The garbage disposal can harbor dangerous bacteria and
offensive smells, but regular cleaning will prevent this. Clean the disposal at least once a week
by, Filling an ice cube tray with vinegar, Pouring baking soda into the waste disposal, Turning on
the water and running the waste disposal, Pouring the frozen vinegar cubes down the waste
disposal, Letting the disposal run until all the baking soda and cubes are gone
Install shelf liners in your cupboards and drawers. Shelf and drawer liners are great for keeping
a clean kitchen because they can be cleaned and replaced easily. Shelf liners are especially
important in pantries where you store food, but they also protect the shelves in all your
cupboards and pantries. To clean the liners, empty the shelf and spray an all-purpose cleaner
on the liner. Wipe it down with a clean cloth. Allow the liner to dry before returning items to
the shelf.
Clean the refrigerator and freezer. The refrigerator is where you keep most of your food, so it’s
important for both safety and cleanliness to keep this appliance clean. Clean spills as they
occur. Once a month, remove all the food from the refrigerator and freezer and wipe the
drawers, shelves, and interior surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner. Wipe the surfaces dry and
return the food. To absorb smells in the refrigerator, keep an open box of baking soda or a bowl
of coffee beans in the refrigerator.
Sweep the floor daily. Kitchen floors get messy very quickly with dust, crumbs, food particles,
and other matter. To keep the floor clean, sweep or vacuum the floor in the kitchen every
evening after the final meal, or each morning before breakfast. Sweeping regularly around the
whole house will help minimize dust and allergens throughout the house as well.