How To Keep Your Kitchen Germ Free

Having a germ free kitchen in your home is not only important for reasons of health and safety but it also makes your kitchen more appealing in appearance as well. Kitchen areas which are often used for food preparation and service are more prone to germs and germ buildup than other kitchen areas. Although not all kitchen surfaces are used for food preparation, these areas are still prone to germs from cross-contamination which can occur during the day to day use of your kitchen. Pay close attention to germs on cook top areas as well as sinks and appliances such as dishwashers and refrigerators and any other appliances usually used in a kitchen setting. While keeping your kitchen free from germs is an easy process it is one that should be handled correctly. Here are some products to help you know how to keep your kitchen germ free.

• For Germ Free Kitchen Surfaces: Bleach is rated at the top of cleaning agents known to kill germs on any surfaces. It may be used to clean germs from your kitchen surfaces but must be rinsed after use to avoid the chemical being mixed with food. Wash surfaces first, then sanitize with 1 tablespoon bleach per 1 gallon of water and wipe germs free from selected surfaces. Let sit for five minutes before rinsing.
• For Germ Free Kitchen Appliances: Bleach may also be used to kill germs on your kitchen appliances. Remove food from refrigerators and, if possible, remove shelving and grids. Wash interior and exterior surfaces with soap and water first. Soak shelving and grids in the bleach solution and wipe down interior and exterior surfaces using the bleach solution stated above. Let sit for five minutes before rinsing. This process may be used to remove germs from any kitchen appliance or surface using bleach.

If you'd like to keep your kitchen free of germs but would like to choose an alternative to chemical germ cleaners, natural choices are available.

• For Germ Free Kitchens using Lemon: Lemon juice is a natural germ killer and a preferable choice for those who would like the strength of a germ killing agent while having the benefit of a natural choice. Lemons provide an acidic germ killing action for use in your kitchen while leaving a fresh scent and avoiding the need for rinsing after surface cleaning. Lemon juice needs no mixing with water and can be applied directly to any kitchen surface to kill germs safely. Simply squeeze the juice from three medium-sized lemons into a bowl. Wash selected kitchen appliances or surfaces with soap and water, rinse and sanitize with the lemon juice.

A germ free kitchen is easy to maintain when using the above methods.