Keeping A Clean Healthy Kitchen
By: Macenzee Ballard
Why is keeping a kitchen clean important?
Keeping the kitchen clean is important because it helps keep you healthier. This can cut down the risk on cross contamination. The things I list below can help you keep you kitchen clean and healthy
Helpful Tips For a Clean Healthy Kitchen
Cleaning the Kitchen
Keeping your kitchen clean can keep you from harmful bacteria that lives in most peoples kitchen: Here are some ways to keep a clean healthy kitchen:
- Wash your after you use them
- Use a stiff nylon brush to wash cutting boards
- Wipe up spills right away
- Sweep the floors as need
Avoiding cross-contamination
Spreading of one foods bacteria to another can cause cross-contamination. Her are some ways to prevent contamination:
- Keep any raw meat away from ready-to-eat food
- Have separate cutting boards for different things
- Wash all cutting boards with hot soapy water
- Wash everything that comes in contact with raw meat
- Wipe up any food spills or scraps
- Wash your hands right after dealing with raw meat
Storing Your Food Safely
Storing your food safely can help keep your food clean. It can protect it from moisture and drying out. Here are some ways to help keep your food safe:
- Put your raw meat and poultry in plastic bags
- Check packaging labels for safe-handlings
- Can goods without dents in them
- Take your groceries home right away
- Shop for refrigerated, frozen, and deli foods last