#TipThursdayonMCZ | Keeping the Kitchen Area Clean

There are several ways to go about making the kitchen environment clean always. It takes a lot of discipline and intentionality.



TAKE OUT THE TRASH
It is only necessary for you to take out your trash every day after cooking. It prevents offensive or foul smells. It as well prevents rodents/insects.


CLEAN UP AS YOU COOK
This tip is the general standard given in a professional kitchen it is only important that you inculcate this even in your kitchen.


WIPE FOOD SPILLS
Food spills contribute to the dirt pile up it is only necessary to wipe any food spill immediately it occurs.


CLEAR THE COUNTERTOPS
Have issues with littered or untidy countertops? The issue here is you keep unwanted kitchen appliances on the countertop. All you need is to clear out the utensils or appliances, not in use.


WASH YOUR SINK
This kitchen area harbors more bacteria than you can imagine. It is important you thoroughly wash and disinfect before and after cooking.



REPLACE OR CLEAN YOUR SPONGE OFTEN

The sponge is said to absorb things in this case it absorbs dirt and bacteria. It helps when you have a different one for food items and cleaning. It is also important it is replaced.



PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION FROM CUTTING BOARDS

Having multiple boards are of importance here you ask why? Its simple food cross-contamination has been linked to unhygienic food preparation that can cause food poisoning. Food safety experts advise you have different colors for different purposes.

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