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Written By: Sponsored | Updated : October 7, 2016 3:06 PM IST
Germs and bacteria are found everywhere. They are invisible to the naked eye but they can be found in corners of kitchens, cupboards etc. Our kitchens are also vermin s favourite place to hang out and thrive. Therefore, it is important to keep all areas of the kitchen clean and tidy to keep your family safe from food poisoning.
Now, cleaning the kitchen is never fun but it has to be done. There are 9 essentials that must be looked after while cleaning the kitchen.
Worktops should be spotless
Wipe down all worktops. You can make your own reusable cleaning wipes with an old T-shirt, equal parts vinegar and filtered water, and some drops of essential oils. They are the perfect substitute for the expensive store-bought variants and you can use a new one each time you have to clean kitchen slabs. Just toss them in the washing machine and they are good to be used again.
Hacks to clean the chopping board
Cutting boards see a lot of use and have a grimy build-up on the surface. You could work them in the dishwasher after wiping up any spilt foods. Another great way to freshen up your cutting board is - cut a lemon in half, pour a generous amount of salt on the board, and use the lemon as a sponge to scrub off any old residue. Rinse with water and set out to dry. Read more about what causes food poisoning and when should you consult a doctor
Kitchen towels should be washed regularly
Dirty or stained kitchen towels are an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and so they must be washed frequently. Also, towels used to wipe hands after handling raw meat should be frequently replaced with new ones.
Don t let your festive feast be an invitation for cockroaches
Most of us are scared to switch on the lights of our kitchens in the middle of the night, wary of watching roaches scuttling away. Cockroaches can contaminate food with their waste and saliva which contains bacteria that can cause food poisoning, diarrhoea, and Stephylococcus infections.
These pests mostly come out at night and otherwise stay hidden in dark corners and cracks of your house. Your best bet is Lal HIT, which is an effective cockroach killer spray enabled with seek - and - kill applicator (special nozzle), which helps reach even the hidden cockroaches conveniently and eliminate them before they escape. Here are 8 easy steps to prevent food poisoning
Don t leave the fridge behind
Regularly check your fridge for any expired items and discard them. Then, wash the shelves, drawers, and other removable parts of your fridge and freezer with soap and hot water, just like you do your dishes. Also, wipe down the inside and outside parts of your fridge and freezer that don t come out. You would want to leave in some activated charcoal or baking soda in the fridge because they absorb odour like nothing else.
The filter of the chimney/microwave vent needs to be taken out
We neglect it, but shouldn t. You can t imagine the amount of gross hiding in the vent of chimney and microwave filters. Fill a sink with hot water, empty a packet of drain cleaning powder in it and let your vents sit in that water overnight. The gook would have softened by the morning and be easily cleaned with the help of an old toothbrush and towel. After this, your vents will be as good as new and all the bacteria would have been dead. Know more about 6 home remedies for food poisoning that WORK!
Clean baking trays and dirty pans with lemon
Some stains are more stubborn than others and give you a tough time removing them, even if you use the best soap available in the market. These stained pots can harbour bacteria and cause diarrhoea and food poisoning if used in such a filthy condition. Soak pans, pots, baking dishes and cookie sheets in hot water with baking soda and fresh lemon and watch the grease slide right off.
How to clean your dishwasher
The dishwasher cleans the dishes, but what cleans the dishwasher of deposits and iron stains? Add some lime juice to a cup of detergent and run the empty dishwasher on a normal cycle. You can alternatively also use vinegar along with detergent. Wipe with a dry kitchen cloth and your dishwasher is no more a breeding ground for disease-causing organisms.
How to deep-clean your coffee maker and microwave
The narrow openings make coffee pots and splashes from the heated food in the microwave makes them super hard to clean.Pour equal parts white vinegar and water into the coffee pot s water chamber and start brewing. The same mixture can be heated to clean the microwave. Halfway through the cycle, turn the machine off and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes before finishing the cycle. Run a few plain water cycles and clean the machine with a dry towel. You ll get a better tasting brew and cut down on germs lurking inside.
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