6 Things I Clean in My Kitchen Daily
Kitchens are a room in the house that are used every single day. We often use the appliances every day as well, and it got me wondering about exactly how dirty these elements of the kitchen can get.
While I'm sure there are other things I clean out daily, like the toaster trays, I haven't listed every single thing, because we'd be here all day, haha. But here are the big things that I will clean every single day to ensure a clean and hygienic kitchen space.
1. The oven/hob
The hob is something that I will always wipe down and clean after I've used it. I think that greasy, oily hobs are gross. I personally wouldn't cook on it, for both hygienic and safety reasons.
So something I will always make sure I do is clean the hob. I'll clean everything, from the surface to the rings and the racks. I only use washing up liquid and nothing abrasive. This is because I want to ensure the integrity of the material, the knobs and dials and the numbers and symbols on the front.
I also wipe out the oven after I've used it. This might sound OTT, but it saves me the hassle of having to clean the oven out every year, which can be messy, tough and time-consuming. If I wipe it out after I've used it, just using a damp sponge with a dab of washing up liquid, then it will save me so much time in the long run.
2. The counter tops
This is a given. It's something that most people really should be cleaning every single day. In fact, I clean mine at least once a day. Generally, I wipe them down after every meal, and sometimes in between that if I've been preparing raw meat.
I'll prepare the meat, pop it in the pan or the dish, and then I'll wash it all up and anti-bac the counter tops. I will do the same thing again after I have washed up to make sure the counter tops are clean and fresh to use for the next time we need them. This way, every meal we prepare is done in a clean and hygienic kitchen every single time.
3. The milk frother on the coffee machine
You might not have a coffee machine that comes with a milk frother, but ours does. It's essentially a rubber wand that stick out of the side of the machine and steam (or hot water) comes out of it in order to steam and heat up the milk.
It froths it up just as it would should you go to a coffee shop for a cup of joe. The thing about the frother is it can become caked in dry milk if you leave it for long enough. Not only does it look disgusting, but it's also now old milk.
So after every use, I will clean the wand properly with washing up liquid. I will then rinse it through with hot, steamy water and let it air-dry before pushing it back onto the coffee machine. But the milk and coffee-cleaning theme doesn't end there, haha.
4. The milk jug & thermometer
Of course, you need a vessel to be able to steam and froth the milk, which is where the jug and thermometer comes into play. The jug is used to pour the milk properly, as they would in a coffee shop. The thermometer measures the temperature of the milk. It needs to get up to around 70 degrees Celsius before being hot enough to pour into a couple of espresso shots.
The thing with the thermometer we have is that there is a clip on it that slots onto the side of the jug, and it's the perfect space for milk to go up inside and be left undetected, so I will make sure the thermometer is clean as well before using it again. The same goes for the jug we heat the milk up in.
5. The sink & draining board
The sink and the draining board are extremely dirty places. According to My Buton, your kitchen sink can have more germs on it than your toilet. This is why, after I have done the dishes for the day and it's all dry and has been put away, I will clean the sink and the draining board.
I will also clean the washing up bowl properly as well, both inside and out. This way, I know that the cutlery we're eating off and the plates we use are all as clean as they can be, and aren't being exposed to the same bacteria as what's inside the loo.
6. The splashbacks
This only really goes for the splashbacks at the back of the hob. This is because food splashes up there and so does grease and oil. Not only does it make the tiles look better, but it also gives me peace of mind knowing that they're clean and safe.
Excess oil can be a fire hazard in the kitchen, especially when cooking, so that's why I like to make sure everything that needs to be cleaned has been cleaned, more so if it comes into contact with cooking oil. Remember, you might not be able to see the oil, so just give everything a wipe down to make sure, even if you can't see it.
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I hope you enjoyed this blog post and that you found it useful? Let me know in the comments below what you like to clean daily in your kitchen and I will see you all again very soon with some brand new content!
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