How to Clean 7 Small Kitchen Appliances

How to Clean 7 Small Kitchen Appliances

Utilizing small appliances in the kitchen not only saves time while preparing meals but also saves energy and increases the efficiency. Some of the must-have small appliances in the kitchen frequently need cleaning thus ensuring that they are bacteria free and are clean. All the small appliances in the kitchen often become dirty because they have a control panel or a handle that is touched by dirt when in use. Some of the negative repercussions of not cleaning the small appliances in the kitchen include accumulation of different types of bacteria such as E.coli, Salmonella, yeast, molds, or even leaving soiled surfaces. These organisms are associated with various diseases and symptoms such as stomach aches and digestive upset. By following the cleaning tips on small kitchen appliances expounded herein, one can achieve a clean kitchen, free from any diseases causing organisms.

 

 

  • Microwave

 

This type of appliance is cleaned using a mixture of warm water and vinegar. The two are mixed in the ratio of one to one. Using a soft cloth dipped into the solution, all the interior surfaces should be wiped gently. And to remove bacteria on the touchable surfaces on the outside of the microwave, a disinfecting wipe should be used. The surfaces wiped with this wipe include the keypad and the outside handles.

 

 

  • Waffle Iron

 

Some of the small appliances in the kitchen should not be washed such as the waffle iron. Instead, such an appliance should be wiped after every time it is used using a paper towel. At times, the waffles may stick to the iron thus there is a need to season again using vegetable oil.

 

 

  • Electric Can Opener

 

When using this appliance, cross-contamination often occurs when the blade of the can opener gets in touch with the can’s content. Several diseases are associated with cross contamination thus there is a need for cleaning the surface immediately after usage. For effective cleaning of this appliance, the user should unplug it from the power source and use a piece of clean cloth dipped in soapy water to wipe the blade. Moreover, the casing should also be cleaned. One of the precautions that an individual should take is never to immerse the electric can opener in water wholly. In cases where food particles become lodged in tight crevices, a toothbrush can be used. Before reassembling the appliance, one should ensure that it is rinsed and air dried.

 

 

  • Grill

 

After using the appliance, one should immediately unplug it for cleaning. Wet paper towels can be employed to wipe the hot grill. To prevent burns, one can hold them using metal tongs. Moreover, the food particles can be removed by pressing on the grill thus loosening them. Once the grill is cool, a mixture of warm water with dishwashing soap should be used to clean the outside surfaces and the whole of the cooking surface. If the grill has removable parts, they can as well be dipped in hot water for cleaning. And to dislodge food particles in the crevices, a small soft brush can be utilized for this purpose.

 

 

  • Portable Mixer

 

The most recommended way of cleaning this appliance is by disassembling it and using hot soapy water to clean the non-electric parts. The outside surface should be cleaned using a soft cloth dipped in warm and soapy water. A soft toothbrush can once again be used to clean the crevices and other parts that require special attention. And to prevent overheating, the motor ventilation slots should always be cleaned to remove any of the accumulated debris.

 

 

  • Blender

 

Immediately a person finishes using the blender, he or she should rinse it using plain water. After that, warm soapy can be added and whirled for up to thirty seconds. And to complete the cleaning process, the appliance’s part such as the lid and the blades can be disassembled for rinsing in hot water and drying them. Moreover, the outside surfaces such as the knobs and buttons should be cleaned.

 

 

  • Espresso Maker

 

The appliance’s parts can be hand washed with soapy and warm water. They can be left on the top of the dishwasher’s rack for drying. Also by using a damp cloth, the drip trays and the empty water reservoirs should be wiped gently. Additionally, to ensure that the appliance is safe for usage, distilled vinegar mixed with distilled water can be used to fill the reservoir and wait for at least thirty minutes and brew. By doing this, one is assured of having a clean appliance ready to prepare great quality coffee.

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