How to Sterilize a Kitchen Counter

Sterile Cleaning Kitchen Counters

Do you truly have a clean kitchen counter? Sterile cleaning might be the only way to be sure that e-coli and other harmful bacteria don't take over your kitchen. If illness has been running though your home, the kitchen counter might be to blame. It's time to start sterile cleaning. Kitchen germs are no game.

Things You'll Need

• Bleach
• water
• spray bottle
• kitchen counter

Instructions

Sterile Kitchen Counter Cleaning

1. Remove any crumbs or food residue from the counter by scrubbing and wiping clean with a standard kitchen sponge. You can't sterilize the counter until you have a clean kitchen to begin with.

2. Wipe the counter down with a fresh rag using an all-purpose chemical for cleaning kitchens. This step won't sterilize your kitchen but it will make sure that every last bit of residue is gone and that you have a proper surface for sterilization.

3. Rinse the counter by wiping it down with hot water until you're sure that none of the previous chemicals are left on the counter. It might look like a clean kitchen now, but it hasn't had a sterile cleaning yet.

4. Mix three parts of purified water and one part bleach in a spray bottle. Spray a fine mist over the countertops and allow to air dry. Your clean kitchen has now had a sterile cleaning experience.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not towel dry your countertops. If you want a sterile kitchen, air-drying is important.

• Sterile cleaning of your countertops might not be good enough. Be sure to keep dishcloths and sponges clean because these materials harbor bacteria and may promote their growth.