Keep your kitchen clean and germ-free with our easy to-do list.
A kitchen cleaning checklist helps keep dirt and messes at bay.
First, clean surfaces with a paper towel or another kitchen towel that you wash frequently.
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Remember that cleaning with warm, soapy water does not kill bacteria.
After cleaning, see to it you wash your hands thoroughly with soapy water.
Depending how often you use the kitchen, you might need to adjust the frequency of some tasks.
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Pick a time when your schedule is usually free and make a date with your kitchen.
Be Proactive
However, remember that this cleaning schedule isn’t set in stone.
Always tackle spills and messes as they occur, and be thorough.
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Open drawers and cabinets to assess the extent of the mess.
(Lemons, baking soda,distilled white vinegar, andeven vodka can be usedas DIY cleaning substitutes.)
Similarly, keep a broom and dustpan in the kitchen for sweeping after meals and cooking sessions.
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Knowing your kitchen materials will also help the process run smoothly.
A cleaner suitable for laminate countertops might do a number on granite or quartz.
With material-appropriate cleaners, your kitchen surfaces will stay sparkling.
Clean THEN Sanitize: A One-Two Punch to Stop Foodborne Illness in the Kitchen.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
