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Running a restaurant requires you to have a few key cleaning supplies on hand at all times. Find out what cleaning supplies you'll need to have in your restaurant with help from a longtime restaurant manager in this free video clip.
Even the pipes in your kitchen could use a good cleaning every once and awhile. Get kitchen pipe cleaning tips with help from a cleaning expert and national lecturer in this free video clip.
White veneer shelves create a bright look when added to a kitchen, but they are also a magnet for grime and will take on a yellowish appearance over time. While it might look unattractive, the yellowish tint found on white veneer shelves in the kitchen is the result of accumulated cooking grease and will not permanently damage the shelves. However, many commercially available cleaning solutions are harsh and can strip or damage the veneer, so it is best to use a gentle homemade degreaser made of ingredients commonly found around the house.
Even a seemingly spotless kitchen might be teeming with bacteria and germs, often in places you would never even imagine them to be. These microbes spread easily, making their way from cutting boards, drawer knobs and countertops to your eating utensils, food and ultimately your digestive system, where they can make you sick. Microbes cannot be seen with the naked eye, of course, so you might sometimes wonder if you have actually disinfected your kitchen or merely spread the germs around. There's no need to fret: Experts say that with a little awareness and preparation, you can keep your kitchen…
Burned kitchen trays are not only unappealing to look at, but they are unappealing to cook with. The burned food on the tray will cause food on the tray to cook unevenly, increasing the likelihood of burning the kitchen tray further. There is a home remedy available for cleaning your burned kitchen trays and restoring them to a usable condition. This remedy utilizes products you should already have in your home.
Limestone kitchen tops, whether indoors or outdoors, are surprisingly easy to care for. Many people consider them high maintenance because there are lots of things you shouldn't use on them, such as metallic or abrasive scrubbers and acidic cleansers. However, cleaning limestone kitchen tops is as simple as knowing which cleansers and tools are safe to use with them, then applying that knowledge. Once you understand this, cleaning your limestone surfaces is just like cleaning any other surface.
The filter in the interior bottom of a KitchenAid dishwasher stops food particles from flowing with the dirty dish water into the drain pipe, where a clog could occur. Periodic filter cleaning is part of the regular maintenance for a KitchenAid dishwasher. Even if the drain does not clog completely, food stuck on the filter may cause water to back up inside the appliance and splash on your dishes. Cleaning the filter takes less than 10 minutes. No tools are required.
When choosing a stove for a kitchen, the size of the stove should correspond with the overall dimensions of the kitchen. The traditional range or stove is a single unit with a cooktop above and the oven below. Available in a variety of widths, ovens have a height of 36 inches and depth of 28 1/2 inches, which remain consistent to work within kitchen standards.
Grease will quickly create a messy situation on wood surfaces and will continue to produce problems. Even after you have removed the grease, a residue and stain can remain on the surface. Normal wood cleaning techniques do little to remove all traces of the grease. However, not all hope is lost and with the proper cleaning solution, you can remove the grease as well as any residue or accompanying stains.
One in six Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year and bacteria and viruses are the primary culprits of these food borne illnesses. Bacteria introduced in the food preparation area are usually transferred from one food surface to another and kitchen utensils are common bacterial transporters. Understanding the dangerous nature of bacteria, recognizing the role of kitchen utensils in cross-contamination, and exercising preventative measures will help to reduce -- if not eliminate -- the spread of bacteria and its negative consequences.
Millipore produces scientific and manufacturing equipment, mainly designed for pharmaceutical and biotechnology purposes. A Millipore filtration system is implemented to filter out unwanted dirt, dust and bacteria particles from a liquid sample before examination. As with any testing device, the equipment should be properly maintained on a regular basis to keep it running at its best potential. For best results, immediately clean and sanitize your Millipore equipment immediately after each use.
Colonial American bathrooms featured marble or ceramic tile in the homes of those who were sufficiently well-to-do to afford them. Less wealthy Americans tiled floors and wainscoting and left the upper parts of walls to be painted with oils or covered with decorative paper. Tiles in the 13 colonies were handmade imports from Britain -- luxury items that only the rich could afford to use in abundance. American-made tiles came later.
Bathroom wall tiles from 1920s are from a distinct and celebrated era of design, so you may want to keep them in place if you can. As with modern tiles, older tiles can look dingy over time. There are limits to what you can do to renovate these tiles, but people are often surprised how much of the problem is actually the grout lines. The grout attracts stains and dirt, and affects the look of the whole tile surface. Getting the grout deep-cleaned will go a long way toward bringing those tiles back to their original look.
Particleboard is used for many kitchen and bathroom surfaces, including flooring, countertops and cabinets. When this prefabricated material is made well, particleboard cabinets can last for years. One concern with particleboard, though, is its porous nature. Because it absorbs water quickly, using too much to clean grease stains off your cabinets can result in water damage. To avoid warping, peeling and flaking, use care when removing the grease stains to keep your cabinets clean and in tip-top condition.
If your old marble floors are looking dingy and dull, there's a limit to what you can do to the marble itself. However, the problem is often not the marble but rather the grout lines between the marble. Look carefully: If those lines look dingy and gray, that's what's making the whole floor look dull. You can clean the grout with a specialized chemical cleanser called oxygen bleach, which lifts out stains with oxygen molecules.
Cleaning and sterilizing light bulbs is a task that is often overlooked. Lights attract bugs, dust and other debris. Sanitizing the bulbs will eliminate the harmful bacteria accompanying the filth. Sterilize light bulbs with a mixture of water and bleach. The bleach kills bacteria and sanitizes the surface of the bulb. Remember, light bulbs are made of glass, so work carefully.
An industrial kitchen can be categorized in a few different ways, but basically, it refers to a kitchen that is used for commercial purposes, such as found in a restaurant or factory where large amounts of food are produced. When working in an industrial kitchen, you need to understand the sterilization process. While there are a vast number of ways that kitchen equipment can be sterilized, it is not always necessary to use pre-made chemical cleaners. Instead, you can make your own disinfectant solution.
Kitchens can be tough to clean because cooking grease and oil splash onto appliances. If you clean appliances right away, grease and oil wipe up quickly with a cloth soaked in water. If you wait, stronger cleaning solutions are needed to dissolve and remove the dried grease. Always unplug appliances before cleaning them.
Storing fruit in a cabinet for too long allows the fruit to rot and liquefy. Wood is a porous material that absorbs the liquid dripping from the rotten fruit, resulting in stains and odor. Rotten fruit stains and odor can attract insects and other vermin, making cleaning necessary. Several stain removal methods may be successful. Begin with the least difficult and progress to harsher methods.
Spectra XL44 refers to a specific type of GE range. XL44 denotes an extra large oven capacity, while Spectra indicates features like true temp systems, bake element type, 5.0 cubic foot oven, etc. Regardless of which model of the GE Spectra XL44 oven you own, it will get dirty and require cleaning. If you have a self-cleaning oven, learn how to use this setting properly to get the oven clean without the hassles of doing it by hand.
The ductwork in a kitchen often faces more than the typical dust and dirt, as it can collect grease and other debris or substances from the process of cooking. Kitchen ductwork should be cleaned regularly to help remove the buildup of grease and to ensure the fan can operate normally. Buildup of grease can also increase the likelihood of dangerous conditions if the ductwork is not cleaned on a regular basis. This process is relatively simple to do, although only adults should attempt the task.
Towels are an often overlooked luxury item. While an inferior towel can leave the user feeling dissatisfied, slimy, or downright dirty, a high-quality towel can feel incredible. In general, the higher the thread count of a towel, the more durable, more expensive and the better it will feel against the skin. While towels made from synthetic fabrics dry out the fastest, those made of cotton are softer and much more adsorbent.
Steam cleaning is known to be an effective method of destroying non-spore-bearing organisms, such as salmonella, which are known to spread readily through physical contact. For home cleaning, use a steam cleaning dishwasher or kitchen steam cleaner to kill bacteria on utensils. These tools enable safe utilization of steam as a sterilizing medium and limit direct contact with water and heating elements, preventing injury. Employ steam cleaners regularly to keep your kitchen as germ-free as possible.
Glass utensils add a chic look to a dinner table that is decorated and set for a special occasion or formal meal. Unlike basis glass cups and other similar pieces, these utensils are not damaged by extreme temperature changes. As with any other reusable utensils, cleaning the glassware is recommended after each use. Otherwise, food particles, stains and bad odors will linger. The proper cleaning method prevents visible mineral deposits or water spots from appearing on the utensils.
The kitchen is, in most cases, the room filled with the most equipment to be used for household duties. In recent decades, the number and types of equipment used in food preparation and cooking has increased. Keep in mind that in most cases, you can keep your choices limited to just a few tools that are used daily or almost daily.
Kitchen equipment falls into three large categories: storage, preparation and cooking. Refrigerators and freezers allow a homeowner in 2011 to safely keep food long past what would have been unthinkable just a few generations ago. Modern prep tools quickly create meals that as late as the 1970s meant hours of laborious chopping and mixing, and specialty appliances shave minutes, and sometimes even hours, from the time needed to cook a meal.
Cleaning your kitchen regularly is important not only to keep it looking its best, but also to remove all of the germs and bacteria that accumulate regularly in the kitchen area. There are several surfaces around the kitchen, and by making a homemade versatile cleaning solution, you can easily clean most of the surfaces with one basic mixture of household ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen cupboards.
Keeping a clean kitchen is imperative to the health of you and your family. As it tends to be the busiest room of the house it also tends to be the toughest to keep clean. Having a handy kit of the right cleaning supplies on hand at all times is helpful.
Kitchens are an important part of the home. Because they are used for preparing meals for yourself and your family, they must be properly cleaned on a regular basis. However, no matter how clean the space is, if it becomes overly cluttered and messy, it may give the impression that it is dirty. Even if you do not have the time to clean your kitchen thoroughly, maintaining it in a way that it appears unsoiled and well kept makes others feel more comfortable about its actual cleanliness.
Knives, whether they are expensive carbon-steel cutting blades or inexpensive pocket knives, will remain useful for several years, if properly maintained. Knives will rust if allowed to remain wet for an extended period of time. Mineral oil is a powerful tool that can be used on any type of knife blade to protect it from rust, oxidation and discoloration.
Wood floors increase the value of your home while reducing the amount of dust and dust mites floating in your home's air. Even with the proper care and cleaning, everyday items can damage durable wood floors. When grease happens to come in contact with your wood floors, a permanent stain can result. The pores in your wood floors can quickly absorb the grease and leave an unsightly dark discoloration. With quick action and the right tools, you can remove the grease from your wood floors.
Hardwood is a durable surface used in kitchen areas, particularly as a floor and cabinet choice. Since the kitchen is used to prepare and eat meals, dirt and buildup can accumulate quickly. This means you need a cleaning routine that removes crumbs, residue and bacteria quickly without causing damage to the hardwood. While you could purchase an expensive hardwood cleaning product full of chemical ingredients from your supermarket, a better choice would be a homemade cleaner that cleans effectively with all-natural ingredients.
Automatic knives work well for many things, including meat cutting, bread slicing and even filleting fish. Just like any other kitchen tool, the automatic knife must be cleaned after each use. Depending on what you are preparing, you may even need to incorporate a disinfectant and deodorizing agent if cutting raw foods or smelly fish. Luckily, the cleaning procedure is fairly easy to complete.
Tile is a common surface material used in kitchens. This also happens to be one of the messiest rooms in the home, where food splatters and spills can wreak havoc on your floors or counter tops. When you have to clean these tile surfaces, you want to use a cleaning method that is safe and effective. The good news about tile is that it is relatively easy to clean. Even if you have neglected your tile, you can use household supplies to bring the tile back to a shine.
If you have ever grabbed a kitchen towel to wipe up a spill or hand-dry your dishes, you might have noticed that they didn't really seem to do the job. Although it might sound funny to have a nonabsorbent towel, the truth is that many kitchen towels nowadays are more focused on fashion than function. Before you stock up on the cutest towels you can find, find out which towels actually do the job.
Kitchen equipment has evolved from stone ovens and open fires in the dark ages to electric appliances in the 20th century. Innovations in the 21st century include energy and space efficiency. Several of these modern conveniences include the electric stove, the microwave oven, the dishwasher, the can opener and the refrigerator.
Oven cleaning can be an unpleasant and even exhausting task, especially if stains have collected after repeated baking incidences and lack of proper upkeep. If you arm yourself with the right materials, you can make your cleaning task much less painful and restore your oven to its former glory.
Kitchen cupboards typically cover a large portion of your kitchen area, providing storage space for pots, pans, dishes, snacks and boxed items. To keep the cupboards clean, you want to use something natural and nontoxic as you don't want to use unnecessary chemicals in your eating space. Luckily, a few low-cost ingredients will clean the cupboards quickly.
A greasy film appears on kitchen cupboards due to individuals touching the cupboard with hands that are covered in food and body oil. This film makes the cupboards feel slippery and, when visible, gives the cupboards an unclean appearance. Mild, everyday household cleaners that are not meant to cut through grease will likely not eliminate this particular problem. A basic homemade cleaner eliminates this film, as well as stains and foul odors that have accumulated on the cupboards.
Smoke stains on cabinets ruin the look of your kitchen. Smoke can result from a small fire, candles, cigarettes or from a cooking attempt gone wrong. It's important to remove smoke as soon as possible after it stains your kitchen cabinets so the marks do not settle into the wood. While there are several methods for cleaning kitchen cabinets damaged by smoke, some smoke marks are simply too advanced for total removal. In such cases, clean the cabinets thoroughly and consider repainting or restaining the cabinets.
Grease traps and screens are used to hold oils, fats and grease from entering your drain and down the sewer system. Whether you have grease traps in your restaurant or at home, they become unsanitary and full over time. As the grease hardens, it becomes more difficult to clean. Maintaining and cleaning your grease traps with a scraping tool and dish soap keeps them working properly and reduces odors.
People remove gluten from their diets for a number of reasons, including medical issues like Celiac disease, to achieve weight loss goals and to detoxify their bodies. From refrigerated goods to pantry stock, gluten -- which is a grain protein -- is found in multiple foodstuffs. When embarking on a rigid gluten-free diet, you will first need to go gluten hunting in your kitchen to eliminate all traces and temptations.
The duct in the kitchen hood over your stove pulls in smoke and grease with a fan that's usually located behind a filter. The duct doesn't need daily or weekly cleaning, but if you haven't cleaned it in a while -- or if you've never cleaned it -- it should be done a couple of times a year. You can clean a kitchen hood duct yourself with regular household cleaners in about an hour.
Your kitchen is a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. People unwittingly contaminate and cross-contaminate utensils, surfaces and themselves on an ongoing basis. A simple dishcloth can contain millions of bacteria after only a few short hours, so learning how to clean your kitchen properly is an important factor in the health of you and your family.
Home makeover shows have become increasingly common on television. If you have the slightest interest in decorating or renovation, you've probably watched one of these shows. Some makeover shows are simply about the project at hand, while others are more dramatic -- in these, a makeover crew may "invade" a family's home and renovate it while the family is on vacation. If you're interested in winning a free home makeover, regardless of whether you want to be on television, you need to know where to look.
A grease trap is a metal box placed in line with the kitchen drainage system to limit the amount of grease going into public sewer lines. When the water, full of grease flows into the box the grease coagulates and stays in the box. The water then runs into the sewer. In smaller restaurants, employees are often required to clean out the grease trap.
A kitchen stove consists of an oven to bake food and a cooktop or range to heat food. Cooktops on modern stoves appear as a flat, ceramic surface that is built into the stove. The range often becomes caked with food bits and crumbs due to spills during cooking. Simply washing down the range with water to remove food stains causes water spots to develop if the range is not properly dried. Drying the range is an important part of cleaning a range to ensure water stains don't appear.
Kitchens are a potential breeding ground for many kinds of bacteria and germs due to the food residue that is constantly on the surfaces. However, regular cleaning will keep your kitchen attractive as well as sterile. Household cleaners are all you need to do the job. Clean your kitchen from top to bottom once a week to maintain cleanliness.
Tiling a kitchen floor creates an easy to clean, beautiful space. Choose the best kitchen floor tile options with the help of a professional contractor in this free video.
Tiling a wooden kitchen table requires using a backing material to hold the tile. Discover how to create the perfect tiled table with the help of a professional contractor in this free video.
Glass utensils add a clean, elegant touch to your kitchen collection. However, over time these utensils can acquire food stains, a greasy film, water spots, or plain old dust and dirt. If you want to keep your glass utensils in optimal condition, you should clean them regularly using products that won't scratch their surfaces. These cleaning products are gentle and cost very little. Keeping your glass utensils clean also ensure that they will be sanitary for using them with food.
If you have antique cupboards in your home, you may want to consider restoring them. Refinishing your old cupboards at home is an inexpensive way to revamp an outdated kitchen. Your vintage cupboards are probably made of a high-quality wood, so there is no need to purchase new ones, even when the finish starts to deteriorate. Although this project may require a good amount of effort, the finished product will be well worth it.
A sparkling kitchen makes the whole house seem clean and fresh. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. A kitchen that reeks of grease permeates every room. Many kitchens in modern homes are visible from the living areas. A messy kitchen makes the family room and living room seem messy as well. Cleaning a kitchen is a major job. Keeping a clean kitchen tidy is a breeze.
Kitchen cabinets are prone to grease buildup. Body oils from your hands and grease from cooking slowly coats the cabinets, making them look grimy and dirty no matter how often you wipe them down. Worse, grease helps dust and dirt adhere to the wood so it looks even dirtier. The cabinets must be cleaned with a product that can cut through the grease without damaging the wood cabinets or their finish. Fortunately, these products are likely already in your pantry.
Electric percolator coffee pots (also known as "perk" coffee pots) make coffee through a process of heating water and routing it through a tube. During this process, the water flows through coffee grounds, usually multiple times. After being used for a while, electric percolator coffee pots can become stained from coffee deposits, as well as from hard water spots. You should clean your percolator coffee pot periodically to keep it sanitized and to keep your coffee tasting great.
Wooden cabinets in the kitchen area sometimes develop a "gummy" residue that accumulates as a result of grease, food residue and other elements that settle onto the surface of the cabinets. To remove this grime, you want to use something that safely scrubs off the buildup without harming the wood. Stay away from metal and wire scrubbing pads, as these will quickly remove the gummy residue and also scratch your wooden finish.
Ductwork running from kitchen exhaust systems can become littered with a buildup of grease from cooking foods. The grease should be removed and cleaned so the fan runs properly. The ductwork in the kitchen is sometimes overlooked, but once cleaned the system will function much better.
A restaurant kitchen should be cleaned thoroughly on a daily basis and throughout dinner service. It is the responsibility of the kitchen manager or executive chef to delegate cleaning duties to each of the kitchen staff. A commercial kitchen that is not properly cleaned may result in grease fires, foodborne illness or the attraction of insect or mammalian pests. Former chef Josh Longley insists that kitchen staff use hot water when cleaning to adequately remove traces of grease. He adds that, just like you would wash a car, a restaurant kitchen should be cleaned from the highest surfaces to the…
Crankcase heaters are used to warm an air conditioning compressor's crankcase oil during it's "off-cycle" period. When ambient air temperature falls below 66 degrees Fahrenheit, heating of the crankcase oil provides much more efficient HVAC operation. In addition to increased efficiency, warm crankcase oil also reduces refrigerant migration and ensures proper compressor lubrication. Relatively inexpensive, crankcase heater kits can be installed using simple hand tools by an average homeowner in an afternoon.
The U-bend pipe under your kitchen sink helps transfer waste water to your home's sewer line and contains water in its neck that keeps sewer odors from escaping into your home. The pipe, also known as a trap, contains two nuts securing the pipe in place and is removable for cleaning and removing any debris. Like other plumbing repairs, gather all of the tools you need for removing the U-bend pipe before starting the repair process.
Linoleum flooring -- made of natural materials such as linseed oil, cork, resins and limestone -- is known for its long life and resistance to stains and wear. Though linoleum is typically more expensive than vinyl or laminate flooring, its durability tends to make up for the extra cost. Linoleum is often coated with a wax or varnish to keep out stains and moisture. Yellowed linoleum may result when dirt and stains are allowed to build up in the protective layer. Weekly cleaning with wax-free products can reduce this yellowing, though sometimes the stains result from lack of sunlight exposure.
The kitchen frequently requires more housekeeping efforts than other rooms in a home or restaurant due to the amount of activity and foot traffic that goes through it. Grease is frequently present in a kitchen in some capacity and it can splatter and stain substances very easily. Likewise, steam from cooking will accumulate on the ceiling of the kitchen and can lead to mold growth and ceiling staining if it is left unchecked. Cleaning a commercial kitchen ceiling is not difficult if it is done diligently on a regular basis.
The kitchen area can quickly become one of the dirtiest areas of the home, as preparing and eating meals often leaves behind dirty dishes, soiled countertops and a floor covered with crumbs. Often when grabbing a snack the box gets left behind on the kitchen table or counter, leading to clutter fairly quickly. By cleaning your kitchen regularly and tidying up as needed, you create a clean and inviting environment.
Kitchen benches seem to collect everything from your toddler's morning cereal to your teenager's milk and cookies. A daily wipe-down is helpful, but when your pants stick to the edge of the seat, you know it's time to do some heavy duty cleaning. Most kitchen benches are made from durable, painted or finished wood. These surfaces stand up to heavy wear -- and heavy scrubbing.
Commercial kitchen cleaning chemicals are often considered stronger than their residential counterparts. In truth, however, many commercial cleaners contain the same chemicals as residential chemicals, only in a larger concentration. Chemical cleaners are available for every aspect of the commercial kitchen, including the countertops, floors, appliances and sinks.
An apron is primarily used as an outer protective garment covering the front of the body when working in specific activities. Most people in the food industry and factories use them while working. Others use aprons for hygienic reasons and also to protect clothes from wear and tear. Aside from the popular ones used by homemakers, chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff, there are also aprons used for medical, cleaning or even religious purposes as those worn by X-ray patients, carpenters, blacksmiths, clerics and bishops.
Wood kitchen cabinets take a lot of abuse from spilling food and splashing, spluttering grease. It is important to regularly clean and shine your wood cabinets to prevent grease and oil from penetrating the finish. Once penetrated, the finish may loose its color or begin to chip off. A simple cleaning and a shining will restore the look of your cabinet, making it look brand new and prevent damage that may shorten the life of the cabinets.
When cleaning your kitchen drain pipes, the main problems you need to consider are buildup, odor and bacteria. As you wash off dishes and cleaning utensils, food particles build up inside your drain pipes and carry with them bacteria and odor. To keep the drain pipes cleaned, you want to use a solution that disinfects and deodorizes the pipes while breaking up any residue. You also want to avoid use of chemical cleaning ingredients since you are dealing with the kitchen area, where foods are always present.
The kitchen range hood removes grease and smoke from the kitchen as you are cooking. The steam, heat and grease eventually build up on the metal grease filter and the hood fan. A buildup of grease on the fan blades cause the fan to work slower and the motor to work harder. Cleaning rotating blades on a kitchen range hood helps to extend the life of the entire fan assembly. Most common range hoods use a simple fan motor assembly that uses a small plug to connect to the electricity. This makes removal of the assembly a quick, straightforward process.
Over time, grease, food residue and other common elements accumulate on your kitchen cupboards. When you take a step back and look at the cupboards, you may realize the unattractive glossy buildup left all over the surface of the wood. Removing the grease and buildup is a procedure that requires a few cleaning ingredients that you most likely already own.
Keeping the kitchen clean prevents contamination during food preparation and maintains safety for eating and cooking. Having a simple but thorough collection of cleaning tools and cleaning supplies will make the job easier.
Housecleaning is a sore topic in many modern homes. Everyone is busy with work, school and other activities. There is just not enough time in the day to get everything done. Unfortunately, while the dishes are washed and the floors vacuumed, some chores are neglected. Cleaning kitchen cabinets is one thing that goes unnoticed until you suddenly see the dark marks around the door and drawer handles. Because of their light color, grungy oak cabinets are particularly noticeable. However, they are easy to clean.
Kitchen cupboards are prime candidates for greasiness. Wooden cabinets even more so, because typically they have molding or detailing, which provides nooks and crannies for grease to build up. While grease cleaning may prove problematic on unfinished wood cabinets, most wooden kitchen cabinets are lacquer-finished or varnished with polyurethane. Cleaning up the grease on these finishes is simple.
Your kitchen may be spotless, but when last did you shine a light up the inside of the range hood, exhaust fan and duct work? The range hood is one of the most important units in your kitchen; it improves the quality of air by expelling steam, grease and cooking fumes from your home. However, kitchen exhaust systems are often neglected. This could lead to a dangerous build-up of flammable grease. When heated to its flash point, caked grease could be ignited. Eliminate this hazard and improve kitchen hygiene by cleaning regularly.
A clean kitchen is more inviting and enjoyable to cook in. Food, grease and the dirt of everyday living can become overwhelming. Creating a simple cleaning checklist for the kitchen helps you quickly get the room into order without wasting a lot of time on the chore.
Brew baskets and carafes can develop an oily buildup that will become stale and alter the taste of coffee brewed in the machine. KitchenAid recommends that its coffee makers be cleaned before initial use. Carafes, permanent filters and brew baskets should be cleaned daily. The coffee maker should also be descaled periodically. Routine cleaning will ensure that a coffee maker produces coffee that tastes as intended.
In any industrial kitchen, cleanliness must be top priority. Keeping a kitchen in working order can seem like a thankless task, particularly once grease begins to accumulate on kitchen fixtures and stainless steel. Regular cleaning is the best defense against an overwhelming cleaning job. Try to keep your kitchen clean enough that all you need are simple cleaning products---soap, water and gentle disinfectants.
Grease traps are used to separate and hold grease, oils and fats so they do not drain into the sewer system. Grease traps are a common sight in restaurants and other establishments where cooking is a frequent activity. Overtime, the grease traps will become full and dirty. Regular maintenance of your grease trap is recommended to keep it working properly. If an old grease trap in a kitchen is not cleaned regularly, removing the harden grease will be difficult.
Give kitchen cupboard doors a face-lift with a good cleaning. This simple procedure is often over-looked when considering how to make your kitchen look new. Dirt and grease accumulate with daily use which can dull the cabinets. Depending on how long it has been since you cleaned them, this can take an hour or longer. But the process is not costly or difficult and the results will impress your friends. Your cupboards will look fresh and clean.
One of the most essential appliances is the kitchen vent over your stove. It's simply a covered fan that takes in the excess grease, moisture, smoke and smells that we generate while cooking. In short, it helps cut down on the mold, grease buildup, and general mess that we produce when we fix up our meals. Because of this, it is important to make sure that the system continues to stay properly running, and keeping it clean is one of the best ways to help ensure this.
The proper cleaning and maintenance of your wooden kitchen cupboards is a must when you wish to preserve the attractive appearance of the wood. Wooden cupboards are available in a variety of stains and finishes, but all can be maintained with a similar cleaning routine. Grease splatters, fingerprints and the average dust that accumulates must be removed on a regular basis to keep the wooden kitchen cupboards looking their best.
A kitchen exhaust hood carries smoke and fumes out and away from your kitchen area. It does this with an internal fan that extracts the air from inside and blows it to the outside. Because of the nature of an exhaust hood and what it is designed to do, virtually every model will attract a thin layer of oil or grease from everyday cooking. That means cleaning it gets a bit more involved than just using a damp cloth to wipe it off.
Kitchen worktops are found in many newer homes, providing an additional kitchen workspace other than your basic countertops. These worktops allow you to spread out foods as you are preparing them, and require regular cleaning just like the rest of the kitchen. To keep the kitchen worktops clean, use a disinfectant agent that kills any bacteria or germs produced by the foods you prepare on the surface of the worktop.
Cupboards are typically found in kitchens and provide safe storage for dishes, glasses and other kitchen items. Your kitchen needs cleaned regularly, and the kitchen cupboards are no exception. Every few months, or as you see fit, rid cupboards of excess dust and buildup that accumulates throughout regular use of the kitchen.
The employee kitchen is often the room that gets the least attention at office-cleaning time. The kitchen functions as the employees' personal area and is usually treated differently than work areas. Everyone might use the kitchen, but a cleaning plan is needed to ensure that it is cleaned regularly. Keeping the office kitchen clean requires communication, a plan and consistency.
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A kitchen extractor or a range hood helps to ventilate a kitchen. A kitchen extractor helps to disperse steam and smoke that occurs while cooking, baking and frying, eliminate cooking scents, and filters the air in the kitchen and catches dust, debris and grease. Clean a kitchen extractor whenever the screens appear to be dirty. Failure to clean can result in food, grease and dust buildup that can prevent the kitchen extractor from working properly.
One of the first things people see when they walk into your kitchen is the cupboards. Kitchen cupboards are often plagued with sticky, unsightly, yellow grease spots from cooking that can make your entire kitchen look unclean. Clean yellow grease spots from your cupboards sooner rather than later so the grease does not build up. It will require a lot less time and effort to clean off the grease if it has not accumulated over a long period.
A lazy Susan is a corner kitchen cabinet that rotates on the inside, allowing you to fit more in the cabinet. The rotating also allows you to turn the shelves so you can easily reach whatever it is you want without having to take everything out of the cabinet. Cleaning a lazy Susan is sometimes tricky. By following a few tips, you can easily clean your lazy Susan.
Cleaning kitchen appliances and utensils is as important for sanitation as it is for aesthetics. No one wants to eat with dirty utensils or cook with dirty appliances. Thinking of the bacteria growing on dirty kitchenware can cause anyone to go running to do bathroom. Fortunately, cleaning kitchen items isn't quite as complicated as it may seem and can be easily done with the right products and a little elbow grease.
Kitchen knives are a must if you ever plan to cook a substantial meal in your home. Regardless of whether you use the knives in order to cut meat, vegetables or fruit, you should clean the kitchen knives after every use. It is important that you use caution every time you clean the blades of your kitchen knives. Otherwise, you could injure yourself or accidentally scratch, bend or dull the blade of the kitchen knives you own.
Grout (the cement material between tiles) tends to hold stains more stubbornly than the tiles themselves because the grout is more porous. This can be a real problem in the kitchen, where heat and moisture can cause mildew and discolor the grout. An effective solution is oxygen bleach, a powered cleaning substance that uses an oxygen-based chemical reaction to lift out stains. (It's not the same as chlorine bleach.) Oxygen bleach can be found where cleaning supplies are sold or online.
The kitchen exhaust fan is used nearly every time a member of the household cooks to improve the quality of air by removing odors and smoke. Although it is used nearly every day, the exhaust is widely overlooked when cleaning the kitchen. Cleaning grease from the kitchen exhaust may not be the most pleasant of household tasks, but nonetheless, it is one of the most important. As grease builds up in the exhaust fan and duct work, the chance of fire increases. Keeping your kitchen exhaust system grease-free lessens the possibility of fire and improves performance of the exhaust.
Kitchen fans are often prone to dust and grease, both of which accumulate and create a dirty coating on fan blades. The fan over the stove is most likely to have a grease and dust buildup, simply because it is located directly over splattering foods year-round. Taking a few minutes to clean the fan will not only keep the home clean, but also reduce any potential for grease fires caused by the fan and grease buildup. For other ceiling fans in the kitchen, cleaning them regularly will improve the look of the room and prevent dust bunnies from flying around…
Cleaning schedules are a great way to get organized and efficiently keep your house clean. The kitchen is one place where messes never seem to go away, but what better way to maintain it than to develop a structured cleaning list? Follow the schedule, and you'll feel like your kitchen cleans itself.
Slate is a durable stone that does not necessarily need to be sealed. However, it is porous and a seal can protect slate tiles in high-traffic areas from stains. Once slate tiles are sealed, they will need to be resealed periodically. The frequency largely depends on the amount of traffic the tile is subjected to. To tell if your slate tile needs refinishing, sprinkle a few drops of water on it. If the water beads up, the seal is still intact. If the water soaks into the tile, it is time to reseal.
A dirty kitchen is a health hazard to you and your family. Bacteria that grow on sinks, counters and appliances can find their way into your food and ultimately cause spoilage or even serious illness. To make sure your kitchen surfaces and equipment stay clean and bacteria-free, research common kitchen cleaning materials and find out what they do best.
Cleaning your kitchen tile effectively on a regular basis will prevent you from needing to get on your hands and knees to scrub the grout very often. Usually, you won't need cleaning products to clean your kitchen tile. Water will work wonders on tile because it is such a smooth and shiny surface.
Older kitchens offer decades of charm, grace, the happy energy of precious memories...and layers of built-up dust and grease. Cleaning old kitchens is really no different from deep cleaning kitchens that are new. The only challenge in cleaning older kitchens is that many young homemakers have not dealt with real wood cabinets, which is okay because real wood is not all that delicate. Cabinets that have survived decades of loving use will survive your cleaning them.
Grease, dirt and other particles can be transferred onto copper kitchen handles in your house simply by grabbing onto the handles. Household cleaners may remove bacteria on the copper handles, but the cleaners might also leave visible streaks behind. Combining two common household items lets you remove bacteria and dirt particles from the copper kitchen handles without damaging the handles or creating streaks.
Common household ammonia can clean and disinfect many household surfaces and cloth items, as well as sanitize livestock supplies, while restoring the surfaces of items to a fresh, clean appearance. Less expensive than prepared cleaning and sanitizing solutions, ammonia is cost-effective and readily available at grocery stores, hardware stores and discount retailers. Overexposure to ammonia can cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory system, according to the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Seek medical attention immediately if you feel discomfort when in contact with ammonia.
KitchenAid electric range tops have a flat, glass surface for cooking. The flat surface makes cleaning the cooking surface less time consuming than cleaning a traditional stove. Cleaning traditional stovetops requires removing the burners and drip pans. Improperly cleaning the glass on a KitchenAid range top will irrevocably damage the cooking surface. Besides looking bad, scratches in the glass compromise the integrity of the stove. The glass can crack from excessive heat, heavy cooking pots or when cookware is accidentally dropped onto the surface. If you do need to replace the glass cooktop, replacement pieces are available for purchase.
Huckleberries appear in mountainous regions from late July into August, bringing with them treasure hunters hoping to fill their buckets to overflowing with these small yet flavorful purple berries. Unfortunately, as quickly as they appear, these little gems will be gone, but freezing them makes it possible to enjoy them year-round. The steps for freezing huckleberries are easy and with very little prep or equipment required, anyone can do it.
KitchenAid electric cooktops are designed to be easier to clean than their traditional counterparts because they use a flat ceramic glass cooking surface instead of burners. Food, grease and water stains simply wipe off with no need to disassemble. However, you do need to be careful to use the proper cleaning supplies to clean your cooktop or permanent damage can occur.
White is one of the most common colors for kitchen appliances. White goes with everything and, when clean, looks nice. However, white appliances show dirt and stains quite easily, which is unfortunate in a room where spills are common. Dirty kitchen appliances make the whole kitchen look unkempt. Keeping your white kitchen appliances clean is essential for making your kitchen sparkle.
Maintaining the best cleaning supplies for kitchens in an easy to reach spot will make everyday cleaning a breeze. The best cleaning supplies are very basic and inexpensive. Most of them are probably already in your cupboard, you just may not be fully aware of their versatility or cleaning power.
You may find black kitchen appliances classy. But like a black car, the appliances show even the smallest fragments of dust, dirt and grease. You like the look of black kitchen appliances, but are lost on how to clean them so they don't appear mucky or have streaks on them. The wrong cleaner will only glaze over any grease or dust present on your black appliances. To clean grease off of your black kitchen appliances, use a microfiber cloth and a mixture of vinegar and water.
Kitchens are high-traffic areas where spills often occur. Carpet in a kitchen is not as common as used to be. If your home does have kitchen carpet, however, cleaning spills and dirt does not have to be a huge task. You can use several supplies you may already have on hand to clean spills right away. When your kitchen carpet needs a thorough cleaning, you can use a steam cleaner.
Most kitchens are high-traffic areas in a home, and as such attract a large amount of dirt, grime and spills which require cleaning on a regular basis. A tiled surface in the kitchen aids in cleaning, but only so long as the surface remains properly sealed against normal wear and tear. As the seal begins to wear away, cleaning the tiled surface becomes more difficult, removing the greatest advantage of a tile installation. This problem can be corrected by resealing the surface of the tiles, returning them to an easily cleaned state, and saving you both time and labor. Natural…
Bamboo plants are known for how quickly they grow and how little care they need. They are also extremely strong, which makes them perfect for creating such items as kitchen utensils. Bamboo utensils are more expensive than regular utensils, but they are completely organic. Bamboo utensils have the additional benefit of not splintering, so they remain smooth to the touch. They are also stain resistant.
Cleaning the kitchen is important, as many raw foods come into contact with floors and counter tops, which could create a habitat for bacteria growth. Creating a cleaning schedule, and sticking to it, will keep your kitchen fresh and bacteria-free. Instead of using expensive retail products, keep a few inexpensive cleaners on hand.
When linoleum or vinyl kitchen tiles turn yellow, it is usually because of waxy build up or heat damage. If the latter is to blame, there is little you can do other than to re-floor your kitchen. If you merely have waxy buildup, you may clean up the tile in about an hour using a few household materials.
Whether it be simply cooking an evening's meal for your family or entertaining for a big group, chances are that you will have quite a feat to face in cleaning the kitchen afterward. Even despite having a dishwasher, there is often a lot of work to do. There are, however, steps you can take throughout the cooking process that will ease the task of cleanup when the evening is over, and do not require further time or take time away from the process of preparing a meal. Following a few simple procedures will help to keep the kitchen clean while…
Spectra is a line of GE oven ranges. Most Spectra ranges come with a self-cleaning cycle, which will clean the oven with intense heat without the use of oven cleaners and a lot of scrubbing. Before using the self-clean function, be sure to read the manual for your specific model. There are, however, general instructions for self cleaning a GE Spectra range.
Perform kitchen hood vent cleaning regularly to remove greasy dirt and keep the vent working properly. Range hoods catch grease splatter from stovetop cooking. The vents eliminate smoke, steam and odors that leave residue in filters and on fan blades. Steel filters on ventilation systems with exhaust ducts can clog and reduce circulation, straining the fan motor. Cover the stove with plastic wrap or newspaper before starting to keep it from getting soiled.
Proper care and cleaning of a kitchen exhaust hood is essential to home safety. An exhaust hood is the perfect place for grease to collect and potentially cause a fire in your home. Cleaning your kitchen exhaust hood isn't a glamorous job, but it needs to be done for safety and cleanliness. Clean your exhaust hood thoroughly on a weekly basis or less often if you don't do a lot of cooking.
Kitchen appliances and equipment such as cutting boards and knives get a lot of use if you cook a lot, and that means they need to be cleaned and sanitized regularly because you don't want them harboring bacteria. Whether your equipment is wood, metal or plastic, it needs to be cleaned, sanitized and stored properly after each use.
The kitchen is the hub of the home; it sees the fun and work required for dinner parties and everyday meals. But all that activity can take its toll on your appliances. Keeping them clean will make them work better and guarantee their aesthetic beauty for the most visited place in your home. Here's how.
Most kitchen drainage problems can be solved without the help of a professional plumber. The most common problem is pipes getting clogged in the kitchen sink. Food can also get stuck in pipes which can cause unpleasant odors. With proper preventive measures and maintenance techniques, your kitchen pipes will last for several years.
Kitchen sponges can acquire a variety of germs and mold. Many of these don't die easily with simple soap and water cleaning. Washing your kitchen sponge in soapy water may make it look clean, but harmful pathogens, many of which could cause serious illness, remain and thrive in the sponge. There are easy cleaning methods, however, that kill most of these harmful pathogens. Proper cleaning will make your sponge last longer, plus your whole kitchen will be safer and more sanitary.
Kitchen towels have a way of getting downright grungy. Whether its grease, stains from spills and sauces, or they have soured, those nice kitchen towels can be saved with a few cleaning tips. While using commercial cleaners will take out most stains and grime, they can also take out some of the color, leaving kitchen towels "washed-out clean" instead of vibrantly clean.
The kitchen is a multipurpose room in many households. Not only is food prepared and served in this room, but families sit at the kitchen table to spend time together. Keeping the kitchen clean is of the utmost importance to your household's health. The most important pieces within the kitchen are kitchen equipment such as sinks, countertops and cabinets.
It's amazing how much grease from cooking is in the air of your kitchen. It settles on everything, including the cabinets. Over time the grime builds up a dull, almost waxy covering that must be removed. Fortunately, you won't have to have the cabinets stripped, just scrubbed. If there are touch-ups necessary to the clean cabinet fronts, then that will require sanding down to the bare wood. This process can be done over a series of evening hours and the results will look very good without a big cash outlay.
It's an unfortunate and unavoidable part of cooking with grease--grease splatters. Grease has a tendency to not stay in the pot or pan; it usually lands on nearby walls and appliances. This greasy build up isn't even noticeable until it dries and then it's a sticky mess that doesn't go away when you try to wipe it off. Grease is resilient and it requires a little ingenuity to make it a very simple fix.
Cleaning a kitchen stove will take a bit of elbow grease, especially if it hasn't been cleaned for some time. The biggest challenges are dried splatters, charred spills and grease remnants.
A lot of stuff goes down your kitchen drain, such as leftover food, liquids and soap. An odor can linger long after you have rinsed and cleaned out your sink. A garbage disposal helps clean out food chunks in the drain, but food and grease particles can become lodged or stuck to the blades of the disposal, which makes smell issues worse. Keeping your drain and disposal clean and fresh helps prevent odors in your home and also can limit the frequency of plumber visits for a backed-up kitchen drain.
Cooking your food up in a cramped, poorly designed kitchen can equate to everyday torture. If there's no room in your budget to makeover your failing kitchen, you might be able to win a kitchen makeover from any of several television shows that specialize in makeovers or sweepstakes that award home renovations to a lucky homeowner. Winning a sweepstakes usually comes down to sheer chance, while having a charismatic personality and compelling story will increase your odds of getting on a television show about kitchen renovation.
When cleaning out kitchen and bathroom rugs, vacuum them first, wash them in cold water and dry only rugs without a rubber backing. Destroying rugs with improper washing and drying can be easily avoided with tips from a professional house cleaner and organizer in this free video on housekeeping.
Start packing by getting rid of things you don't need. Learn how to pack a kitchen with expert tips in this free moving video.
When cleaning kitchen tile, first make sure to get a good all-purpose cleaner. Use a powder cleanser for tough stains when cleaning tile floor in a kitchen with help from a residential home cleaner in this free video on housecleaning.
The kitchen is the most important room in the home. This is true for selling, buying or remodeling. The kitchen area is the first room that receives a makeover as well as the room in which buyers are most interested. Dirty or rusty chrome-plated kitchen knobs can have an adverse affect on the kitchen area. They can look unclean and not properly maintained. You can use several products that are safe and clean chrome-plated material such as Do It Fiberglass Cleaner Plus Polish, Euroshine Metal Polish & Cleaner or Lox Wash-Anilox Roll Cleaner. The products are available from online resources…
The sous chef is the overseer of the kitchen. He is responsible for making sure that everyone underneath him is doing their jobs, and that includes cleanup at the end of a shift. The main goal is to ensure that the commercial kitchen is completely clean for the next chef to use it. The next chef should feel like she is coming into a brand-new, untouched kitchen. Cleaning the commercial kitchen means dividing the job into five segments: dishes, floors, cooking areas, tables and trash.
While cooking can be lots of fun and very tasty it can also be a messy ordeal. Sometimes grease splatters and ends up on your cupboards. So how do you clean grease off of cupboards in your kitchen? Let me show you an easy and chemical free way to get those cupboards clean.
Peering into the dark caverns of an uncleaned kitchen cupboard can be as scary as entering a dragon's cave. Fortunately, you don't need a sword to slay this dragon---just some extra time and some elbow grease. Perhaps the most important part of cleaning your kitchen cupboards is making sure that you get rid of any spoiled food. Make sure that you have fresh food to fill your clean cupboards when you are done.
A pantry can also double as a utility closet. Learn about using a pantry for storing cleaning supplies when moving into a new kitchen with expert tips in this free instructional moving video.
Vinegar is a multi-use tool that has many purposes in the home. From cooking to health remedies, vinegar has been employed for a number of uses. Here are some common ways that vinegar can be used to help keep up your kitchen.
Dirty and dingy grout can make your kitchen look dark and unclean. With some effort, you can clean kitchen grout lines back to their original shine. There are many grout cleaners available, and it's important that you use a cleaner that works with the type of grout and tile you have. With a little preparation, you can clean kitchen grout lines in an afternoon.
Need some help with kitchen appliances? Our expert is here to teach you how to clean stoneware in this free video on cooking utensils.
To clean a kitchen naturally, you won't need a bunch of expensive commercial products. True, there are specialized cleaners on the market for just about every part of your kitchen. There are oven cleaners, dishwashing detergents countertop cleaners and floor cleaners. Most of these commercial products contain some pretty harsh chemicals, so cleaning your kitchen with natural ingredients will be kinder to your family, the environment, and your pocketbook.
What a dramatic difference there is between the kitchens in most homes 100 years ago and the kitchens we all have today. Our appliances are bigger, better and more powerful. Our gadgets are more plentiful. The general amount of "stuff" is much greater than years ago. What hasn't changed is the amount of use the kitchen gets each day. Three meals a day, seven days a week is hard on a kitchen. All of this use leads to the need for regular cleaning of items that are most often used. The kitchen stove is arguably the most used item in…
Cleaning trash cans has never been easier. These simple tricks will help you learn the secrets to properly cleaning a garbage can. Read more so the next time you have to clean the garbage can in your kitchen, you will be certain you know how to do it properly!
Kitchen tile is a great way to add a sense of sophistication and style to your home. However, when it comes time to cleaning, it is far too easy to become confused at the appropriate way to do so. You will want to clean your tile carefully so that you can preserve its finish and durability for many years.
Have you ever walked into the kitchen and been repulsed by the sight of used, day-old dishes and pans, old food still clinging to them? There is a way to keep that kitchen clean as you go about your business, so that the after-dinner moments can be more relaxing and pleasant for mom and everyone else. Read on to learn how to keep a kitchen clean.
Kitchen and bathroom rugs help keep the two most dirt-prone areas of your home clean - but only by sacrificing themselves. Here's how to treat them right and get them clean.
