Kitchen Cleaning Essentials Before Food Preparation

When it comes to cooking and food preparation it's important to have a clean kitchen. If you prepare food on contaminated surface it can lead to problems. Food poisoning is one of them. Food can also go bad quickly if there was contamination during preparation. Here are essential ways to clean your kitchen before food preparation takes place.

Counters & Table Tops

These areas can be quickly disinfected with soapy dishwater and a clean cloth. Rinse the cloth after wiping a surface several times. This helps get rid of bacteria lingering on the counters and table tops.

Stove Top

Your stove can be dirty and have food remains on it. For a ceramic stove quickly disinfect the surface with soapy water. If there is burnt food stuck on the ceramic material use a blade to remove it. This process prevents unwanted burnt smells from stuck on food.

Sweep The Floor

Giving the floor a quick sweep is a good idea. This prevents accidents from slip and falls. It also provides more comfort on the feet especially if you walk around your home with bare feet.

The Sink

Scrubbing the sink a little will disinfect it from bacteria and possible mould. You may have to wash dishes and utensils during food preparation and cooking and it's important that it's done in a clean sink.

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What's Hiding Under Your Bed?

There can be more than just monsters hiding under your bed. This place often gets overlooked when it comes to cleaning because it is often hard to access. A different array of materials can get stuck under here including, dust, dirt, fibers, hair and other particles.

 If this area isn't clean it can cause allergy irritations and can house pests. Thankfully you only have to clean under your bed every six months. There are also general cleaning techniques you can use to get rid of the dirt.

The easiest way to do a light cleaning is to use a vacuum with an extension piece. This lets you reach far under and get to the dirt.

If you don't have a vacuum handy try to sweep under the bed with a broom. This allows you to get some of the dirt out but is less effective than using a vacuum cleaner.

A basic way to get rid of dirt under the bed is to use a floor cloth or mop. To lightly disinfect and keep dust levels down you should use a bucket of cleaning water and a floor cloth or mop. The wet cloth will capture dust and fibers.

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Shower and Bath Tub Cleaning Essentials

Your bathroom is an important part of your home. It's essential that it is cleaned properly to optimize your own cleanliness and prevent irritations from allergies and mold. Here are simple ways to clean this area effectively.

Tub

The tub needs to be periodically scrubbed to remove soap scum, oils, hair and other body dander. This builds up over time and can attract pests. If you take a bath you will be swimming in it as well. Scrub the tub gently in order not to damage the finish

Tile & Grout

This place is notorious for mold growth. The process occurs slowly and is derived from the spores coming off our body and damp conditions. This needs to be cleaned about every six months using special cleaning solutions and equipment.

Shower Head

Over time the shower head gets lime scale and calcifications. It needs periodic descaling. The process is simple and you can use natural ingredients such as lemon juice or vinegar.

Edges of The Tub

For tub cleaning, it's important that the ledge around the tub gets cleaned. This area is exposed to the same dirt and shouldn't be neglected. Mould can grow in the wet conditions. You should also invest in a soap holder and holders for your shampoos and other toiletries.

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How to Expertly Clean Your Kitchen Sink

Kitchen sinks come in contact with a lot of food and other dirt. Since food preparation and dish cleaning is done in the kitchen it makes sense to clean it well. A dirty kitchen sink can allow for mould and bacteria growth and can cause serious health issues. There are simple steps to give your sink a deep cleaning.

You will need vinegar, baking soda, paper towels and S.O.S steel wool pads. The latter can be substituted with a scrubbing pad and Vim. Most dish sponges have a side that has the scrubbing pad on them.

First you should wet the sink with water and use the S.O.S pads to scrub the sink and faucets. This lifts most dirt particles from the sink. Apply baking soda and scrub the sink area. This step helps deodorize and lightly scrubs the sink surface.  

Rinse the sink until the baking soda and S.O.S powder is gone. Now take a paper towel and apply vinegar to it. Use this cloth to wipe down the sink with vinegar. This step shines the sink and removes any remaining residue or film. This way no streaks or water marks will be seen after the sink dries.

This cleaning method is recommended for periodic deep cleaning. You can use regular cleaning for your usual house work routine or if you strapped for time. There are Toronto house cleaning services that can also assist you. Our house cleaning services can provide eco-friendly house cleaning upon request.