The kitchen is the hub of any house or restaurant and it is important that it is kept clean and well-organised. Because it is a space where food is prepared, it is of the utmost importance that it is kept clean, and sanitary and that hygiene conditions are taken seriously.
There are many simple ways to keep your kitchen clean and tidy.
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1. Declutter
It can be tempting to have lots of appliances, utensils, and pots and pans lining your counters; especially if you have limited storage space.
However, keeping your appliances and utensils out of sight can make your kitchen cleaner and more organised.
Much like running your own business, running a kitchen takes discipline and a great deal of effort to avoid distractions and clutter to help everyone work better together.
When there is less clutter on your counters, you free up more space for food preparation. Not only that, but it is far easier to wipe down your surfaces.
If you do not have a lot of storage space, be ruthless about what you really need. For example, appliances that are used daily could be kept out on the counter.
However, for the items that you use less regularly, you could find a place to hide these away and free up some space.
2. Used dead time in the kitchen
Put your waiting time to good use while the kettle boils or the oven roasts.
Instead of standing about in the kitchen, you may wipe off the countertops, empty the dishwasher, or put away appliances or utensils.
You may get a lot done in these tiny intervals of time, so your kitchen remains tidy without requiring much time later.
3. Wipe the sink out after washing dishes
Your sink can quickly become a deposit for little scraps of food or dirty liquids after you have washed up.
Spending a few minutes after washing the dishes to clean the countertop and sink may help maintain a clean kitchen.
4. Wipe up any spills at the moment
Cleaning up a spill as soon as it happens makes it far easier to clean up.
This will also more than likely be a key part of any employee wellness and health and safety policy in any restaurant or establishment kitchen.
In a haste, it’s easy to forget to clean up anything immediately. Spills are easy to clear immediately.
It stops them from congealing or staining and is easier to manage in the time than afterward.
5. Clean up as you go
When preparing or cooking meals, things may quickly get messy. Cleaning as you go may keep you organised and save you time in the end.
Put things away as you use them rather than leaving them lying on the counter and taking up valuable room.
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