Cleaning the Kitchen Sink

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Keep kitchen faucet handles clean, as bacteria grow anywhere that dampness is present. Frequently wash faucets with soap and hot water. Rinse and allow to air dry.  Read More →

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Using Paper Towels

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Use clean paper towels that you can throw away to clean up spills from kitchen surfaces. Wet dishcloths provide the perfect environment for bacteria to grow, increasing the likelihood of cross contamination when preparing meals.  Read More →

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Kitchen Sponges

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Prevent spreading food borne pathogens in your kitchen by tossing out sponges as they could be harboring tens of millions of disease causing bacteria. A wet sponge is even worse as bacteria can thrive for up to two weeks in moisture.  Read More →

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Cleaning Copper

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Sanitize and polish a copper kitchen countertop or copper cookware by pouring lemon juice over the surface. Sprinkle a cup of coarse salt, and then wait a minute or two before wiping off using a clean cloth and warm water.  Read More →

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Healthy Food Handling

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If you have any kind of a cut, scratch or rash on your hands, wear disposable gloves when preparing food or handling kitchen utensils. Remember to wash your hands even while wearing gloves to prevent the spread of germs.  Read More →

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Cleaning Can Openers

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Clean the blade of either a hand cranked or electric can opener after each use to keep bacteria from contaminating the food in the opened can. An old toothbrush dipped into dishwashing detergent or rubbing alcohol makes the job easy.  Read More →

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Healthy Counter Tops

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Stainless steel and quartz are among the safest countertops for kitchens. Not only do these materials clean easily, studies have found that they are more likely to resist bacteria, making them healthier surfaces for food preparation.  Read More →

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How To Disinfect The Kitchen Drain

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Pour a solution of 1 tsp. of chlorine bleach diluted in I quart of water down your kitchen drain a couple of times each week. This will help disinfect the sink drain and garbage disposal, killing any bacteria growing where food particles get trapped.  Read More →

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Throw Out Your Kitchen Sponges

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Prevent the spreading of food borne pathogens in your kitchen by tossing out sponges as they could be harboring tens of millions of disease causing bacteria. A wet sponge is even worse as bacteria can thrive for up to two weeks in moisture.  Read More →

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