The kitchen is the place with the most life atmosphere in the family, but it is also often the place where dirt and grime are most likely to accumulate. Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy can not only improve the quality of life but also ensure food hygiene. The following is a comprehensive kitchen cleaning guide to make your kitchen look brand new.
I. Preparation for cleaning
Before starting to clean the kitchen, prepare various cleaning tools and supplies first, such as detergents, rags, sponges, brushes, gloves, etc. You can choose suitable tools and detergents according to different cleaning tasks to improve cleaning efficiency.
II. Clean by area
Stove and range hood
The stove is prone to accumulate oil stains during cooking. You can first spray oil stain detergent on the stove and let the detergent stay for a few minutes to soften the oil stains. Then wipe with a sponge or rag. For stubborn oil stains, you can gently scrub with a brush.
The cleaning of the range hood is more complicated. You can first disassemble the oil screen and fan blades, soak them in hot water and detergent for a period of time, and then clean them with a brush. The outer casing of the range hood can be wiped with a rag dipped in detergent. After cleaning, dry each part before reinstalling it.
Sink and faucet
The sink is often in contact with water and various stains and is prone to breed bacteria. You can use detergent and a brush to clean the inner wall of the sink and the drain to remove dirt and odors. For the faucet, you can wipe it with a rag dipped in white vinegar or lemon juice to remove scale and stains and make it as shiny as new.
Cabinets and cabinet doors
The surface of cabinets is easy to accumulate dust and oil stains. You can wipe with a damp rag and then dry with a dry rag. For cabinet doors, you can wipe with detergent and a rag, and pay attention to removing dirt from parts such as door seams and handles.
Floor
The kitchen floor often has oil stains, water droplets, and food residues and needs regular cleaning. You can first sweep away the garbage on the floor and then mop the floor with a mop dipped in detergent. For stubborn stains, you can gently scrub with a brush.
III. Daily maintenance
Clean in time
During cooking, clean up the oil stains and food residues on the stove in time to avoid accumulation. Food residues in the sink should also be cleaned in time to avoid clogging the drain.
Maintain ventilation
The kitchen should maintain good ventilation to reduce humidity and odors. You can open windows or use the range hood to let the air circulate.
Disinfect regularly
Disinfect the kitchen regularly. You can use disinfectants or natural disinfectants such as white vinegar and lemon juice to wipe and disinfect parts such as stoves, sinks, and cabinets to kill bacteria.
IV. Precautions
Safety first
When cleaning the kitchen, pay attention to safety. Avoid using overly strong detergents and tools to avoid damaging kitchen equipment and harming yourself. When using chemical detergents, wear gloves and masks to avoid contact with the skin and inhalation of harmful gases.
Classified cleaning
Different kitchen equipment and surfaces require different cleaning methods and detergents. Clean them in categories to avoid confusion. For example, stainless steel surfaces cannot use detergents containing chlorine to avoid corrosion.
Regular cleaning
Kitchen cleaning cannot be accomplished overnight and needs to be done regularly. You can make a cleaning plan and conduct a comprehensive cleaning once a week or once a month. Pay attention to daily maintenance at ordinary times to keep the kitchen clean and tidy.
In conclusion, kitchen cleaning is an important task that requires us to take it seriously. Through the above comprehensive kitchen cleaning guide, I believe you can easily keep your kitchen clean and tidy and create a healthy and comfortable eating environment for your family.
