No matter how clean you may think you have made your kitchen, there will always be room for improvement.
There are just some spots in the kitchen that may need your extra attention. That being said, below, you will find the dirtiest parts of your kitchen that you need to pay more attention to and how you can clean them.
Kitchen sink
One of the dirtiest areas of your kitchen is the sink. This is not really surprising given the fact that it is the place where you clean dirty dishes and other kitchen utensils.
There are several areas of the sink that you should pay extra attention to. Make sure you also clean the crevices like the drain and handles and the faucet too.
To clean the kitchen sink, all you need are disinfectants and a towel to wipe the sides of the sink. Again, don’t forget to wipe down the faucets as well and be sure to scrub in areas that may have a hard time removing stains.
The idea is that you should clean it once a day or after every time you wash the dishes.
Dishwashing sponge
Another dirty item in your kitchen that people may not know how to clean is the dishwashing sponge.
Since it’s the item you use to clean dirty dishes, it’s understandable why it can be confusing for people how to clean a dishwashing sponge, but it’s a simple matter altogether.
In fact, all you have to do is throw it away! Yes, that’s right. Once you’re done with it, there’s no use trying to shake the germs and dirt out of it. You have to buy a new one. You should replace it either once a month or even twice a week if you use it often or if it doesn’t last longer.
Cutting board
Many kitchen utensils may not be receiving the best care and attention they deserve from you. One of these kitchen utensils is your cutting board.
Because this is where you chop the ingredients, and it absorbs all sorts of juices and other food material, it can get pretty dirty. Wiping and washing it may not be the best way to sanitize it.
For wooden cutting boards, use hot water and soap to clean it and then keep every time with a slice of lemon and salt rubbed with its body. For the plastic ones, you can just use your dishwasher, and you should be fine.
Knife block
Another kitchen item that needs your special attention is your knife block.
Because of the tiny slits a knife block has, it can be hard to sanitize and clean. In addition, even wood is not that easy to clean and sanitize.
To clean your knife block, shake it over a sink to dislodge any food particles. Once you have done this, soak the knife block in a bath of lukewarm water that has a few drops of liquid dish detergent. After a few minutes, clean the slots with thin brushes before rinsing and drying.
Kitchen towels
Another kitchen item that you should clean properly is your kitchen towels.
Although you may think that you are not using it as often as the other towels in your home, it should still get the cleaning it deserves. So that when you wipe your face with it, you don’t end up spreading dirt and germs all over the place.
With that said, kitchen towels should be washed in high temperature water to kill bacteria and germs, and you should add a few drops of bleach as well. Ideally, you should have a different kitchen towel every day.
Salt and pepper shakers
If you are thinking of other kitchen related utensils that are complicated to clean, then you should include salt and pepper in the list.
Salt and pepper shakers are not too complicated to clean, but it takes some time to take care of it because you have to sanitize it like a habit.
All you have to do is wipe it with disinfectant after each time you use it to prepare your meals. Every week, you should soak it in a mixture of warm water and a small amount of liquid dish soap. Let it soak for a while before rinsing and letting it dry.
Can opener
A complicated tool to use in your kitchen that probably doesn’t clean your can as well as it should.
Your can opener touches a lot of food which can end up creating mold and growing bacteria if left dirty. This is the reason that you should clean it as carefully as you can after each use and do not get into the habit of keeping it away until you are done with it.
You can clean it in the same way as any other kitchen tool, but you must pay extra attention to the part that touches the food most often.
There are some can openers that you can wash in the dishwasher. So if you are looking for convenience, then you can try looking for those types of can openers.
Refrigerator
Cleaning refrigerators can be a tedious task, so many home and commercial cleaning services offer it as a separate expense.
With that said, you have nothing to fear as long as you clean it regularly. First, be sure to take out any expired food items as soon as possible.
With any spills in the fridge, be sure to wipe it up as soon as it happens. Use a mild detergent and warm to hot water to clean your fridge once a month so it doesn’t accumulate or grow any unwanted things inside.
Another great tip to keep a clean fridge is to repackage items before storing them in the fridge. Not only does it ensure that you don’t have unwanted spills due to worn packaging, but it also makes the fridge look organised.
Kitchen handles
Last but not least, one overlooked? and probably the dirtiest? part of the kitchen are the handles.
To clean kitchen handles, you must use disinfectants every day to keep them clean and prevent the spread of germs.
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Now that you know how to clean the dirtiest items and parts in your kitchen, you should be able to keep a genuinely clean and sanitized kitchen. In this way, your kitchen can actually be the safest place for you to prepare your food.
About the Author – Jacky Xu is the Chief Operating Officer for MaidSailors.com, NY’s #1 maid service provider. Maid sailors provide a wide range of cost-effective, but high-quality commercial cleaning services that are sure to please their customers.
