Did you realize that the kitchen, the heart of your house, can be a breeding ground for dust, dirt, and bacteria? This is especially true in kitchens where we use more oil and generate more strong odours that can remain on anything from kitchen tiles to cutlery. In other words, you have to spend a lot of time tidying rather than preparing dishes.   We're here to provide you with some proven strategies for cleaning your kitchen fast and efficiently. Are you ready to start having fun in the kitchen? You just need the right type of home and kitchen products from Quoodo's home and kitchen store. 

The kitchen is the place where we spend so much time together, and it is, therefore, a critical location in which infection prevention measures must be implemented. Especially in cases where people's health is in jeopardy, such as the Covid-19. 

To begin, remember that a virus is a microbe that cannot replicate on surfaces or in foodstuffs but may stay in them. 

Here are a few tips from Maite Pelayo, a microbiologist and technical spokesperson, Silestone Institute, on how to protect yourself from viruses and pathogens in the home and kitchen and avoid dangerous diseases. 

8 tips of hygiene in the kitchen for the care of our health 

1. Wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 1 minute and rub your fingers, back of hands, and wrists thoroughly for 15-20 seconds. Then, using a clean cloth or a disposable paper towel, wipe dry. 
    
2. Use a home cleaner or soap and water to clean counters and worktops on a regular basis, wiping them with a scouring pad designed specifically for this purpose and allowing it to function for some time. Rinse well and pat dry with a clean towel. 
    
3. Clean up spills as and when it happens. This will make it easier to clean up the mess. If there is any dried-on gunk, scrape it first and then wipe it off.  
    
4. Always keep the common areas in the kitchen clean, including door and cabinet knobs, stovetops, electrical switches, and refrigerator handles. Use home and kitchen products and cleaning kits that are specially designed and made for the purpose. 
    
5. Ensure to drink boiled water and eat food cooked at a high temperature above 70º. Besides, keep the food and water covered to protect them from getting contaminated. 
    
6. If possible, consume your cooked food as soon as possible, If you are planning to keep it for a day or two, keep it in the refrigerator or keep it warm above 65º. 
    
7. Tidy your dishes and kitchenware well after use. If possible, use a dishwasher, at an optimum temperature so as to avoid any contamination. 
    
8. Change your kitchen clothes, textiles, aprons, and towels often. Wash them well after each cooking session. You can soak the kitchen clothes and scouring pads in 10% bleach for five minutes before washing them. 
    
9. Always make sure that you wash all the dishes and clean your kitchen after the cooking is finished. Also, ventilate the home and kitchen and perform general cleaning of the kitchen before going to bed every day. 
    

Keep your home and kitchen clean and tidy by following these essential tips. If you are looking to purchase the best quality home and kitchen products or cleaning kits for your home, visit the Quoodo store and benefit from our huge discounts and offers.