Kitchen Hygiene

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house as it is the preparation and storage area. Many people finds it hard to believe that food poisoning cases occur more frequently in the home and kitchen. Learning and maintaining good kitchen hygiene practices is essential to safe guard the health of your family and individuals.

The floor, walls and ceiling should be kept clean. A cupboard arrangement, whose sides and doors are made of wire netting, should be provided, in which the food may be kept, in order that flies and other insects

cannot crawl over the food. All food should be kept in a place where rats, mice, flies, etc, cannot reach them.

Kitchen Hygiene tips

Dirty damp cloths can harbor and spread bacteria. Use disposable dishcloths or different cloths for clean and dirty jobs

Food contact should be cleaned regularly with a detergent or soap and water. It surfaces can be rinsed properly afterwards or disinfectant cleaner should be used.

Bins are a breeding ground for bacteria. If they are not closed properly or have food on the outside, the bacteria can be transferred to your hands. Use a pedal bin to avoid touching the lid and ensure it shuts properly. Waste bins need to be cleaned and disinfected regularly.

Store individual food items separately in the fridge with the meat items at the bottom.

Use an antibacterial cleaner that leaves no taint or odour on chopping boards and surfaces in your kitchen where you prepare food.

Use an antibacterial wipe instead of cleaning cloths to avoid the risk of cross contamination.

Use a disinfectant liquid to sanitize hard floor.