Cleaning Appliances
Cleaning the appliances in your kitchen regularly and thoroughly is important to avoid the build-up of grime and grease that can occur in areas where frequent cooking and food preparation take place. They might not necessarily look dirty, but many appliances have handles, switches, or buttons where spilled food or grease can accumulate. In one way or another, a wide range of these surfaces will come into contact with food preparation, so it’s important to clean them regularly to ensure they are free from dirt and germs.
Cleaning appliances in your kitchen for maintenance
To keep your kitchen appliances hygienic and grease-free, do quick, small cleans after each use. Wipe out the inside of the microwave, give the oven door a quick scrub, mop up any drips around your dishwasher, and wipe fingerprints and smudges off the fridge door. You can use VIVA Stainless Steel Wipes to quickly clean all your stainless steel appliances and restore your fridge, kettle, or microwave to showroom condition. To clean white appliances, wipe over them with warm soapy water and a clean cloth or VIVA Paper Towel.
Cleaning appliances during a big clean
A larger clean will take a bit longer, but cleaning appliances more thoroughly should be done at least twice a year to ensure your kitchen stays free from dirt and germs. Empty your fridge and wipe out the inside, then swipe with a VIVA Paper Towel and a few drops of vanilla essence to leave it smelling fresh (it’s also a good idea to pull the fridge out from the wall and vacuum behind it, as dropped food items will often lurk there.) Use baking soda and water to scrub out the inside of your microwave, and wash the tray along with your other dishes. After cleaning your oven, wipe it out using a mixture of white vinegar and water to prevent grease and grime from building up.
Cleaning appliances with hard-to-reach areas
Smaller kitchen appliances can be fiddly to clean, but it’s important not to miss them when you’re doing a big springtime clean. Turn your toaster upside down over the sink and shake out the crumbs, then clean it using warm soapy water and a paper towel (but don’t submerge the toaster in water.) Fill your blender with hot water and detergent and run it on high speed to clean, then rinse out and dry. To clean out your kettle, boil it with a mixture of half water, half white vinegar, then repeat using plain water to rinse. If you have a coffee maker that needs cleaning, take out all the removable parts and wash them in hot sudsy water, then use a damp paper towel to wipe down all the surface areas of the machine. And don’t forget that you can use VIVA Stainless Steel Wipes to clean any stainless steel small appliances and leave them in sparkling condition.
It can take some time and planning, but cleaning appliances regularly will leave your kitchen looking great, smelling fresh, and safe for food preparation. You’ll also avoid attracting any little pests!
