12 dirtiest places in the kitchen that everyone forgot

Hood

This is a handy and useful technique. But the grates on it get dirty very quickly. If not washed regularly, the accumulated fat hardens, dries up and can fall into food (during cooking). The dirt collected in the hood not only smells bad, but is also a suitable breeding ground for bacteria.

Look a selection of things that cannot be stored on the countertop.

Wash the grate on hood necessary regularly.

Cutting board

Versatile plastic options for the home are very popular right now, but they easily become a breeding ground for bacteria. Than the more scratches on the surface, the worse such a board is cleaned, the more dangerous it is to cut food on it.

Change cutting boards as soon as the surface becomes rough.

Apron sockets

Many seek arrange as many outlets in the kitchen as possible - to be enough for all equipment. But you shouldn't do that. Better to leave 3: for the refrigerator, stove, microwave.

The reason is simple: The surface of the outlets becomes dirty quickly, food pieces get into the connectors and seams of the plugs during cooking. As a result, it all looks very untidy.

Dirt and pieces of food can easily get into the openings of the sockets

Space between worktop and refrigerator

A sore spot in every kitchen - they prepared a delicious salad for the holiday and gently wiped the countertop. But almost every time, pieces of food end up in this hard-to-reach place. The broom will have difficulty getting there, but the narrow brush will fit easily.

Take a look a selection of ideas for the location of the refrigerator in the kitchen.

If the brush does not reach, you can wrap a rag around the broom handle and thoroughly clean the gap.

Drawers in the refrigerator

This is the most popular place in the kitchen. During cooking, after eating and even after going to the store, we always take something or put it in the refrigerator. Food leftovers and greasy drops from culinary masterpieces remain on the shelves and even in the freezer.

Add cleaning tasks to the list - every 2 weeks, remove food from the refrigerator and wash all drawers with detergent. This will extend the life of your food and prevent bad smell.

After washing the crates, be sure to wipe them dry with a paper towel.

Sponge

At first glance, a harmless thing, but in fact, a kitchen sponge is one of the dirtiest places. It is always wet and there are always food debris left there. Of course, such an environment is ideal for bacteria to multiply. Therefore, it is better to change sponges every 2 weeks..

To increase the service life, we recommend rinsing the sponge with running water and adding a couple of drops of detergent after each dishwashing.

Floor under the headset without plinth

Kitchen cabinets are often made with legs. As a result, dust, food debris, grease, and small debris accumulate under the furniture. Cleaning in these hard-to-reach places is difficult on a regular basis.But there are special plinths that fit snugly to the floor. They will greatly simplify the cleaning process.

Take a look examples of built-in kitchens in the interior.

Dirt will quickly accumulate under such a headset.

Sink

This is one of the dirtiest places in the kitchen. Plaque quickly appears on the walls, and food debris accumulates near the pipe. Clean sink you need to be especially careful when removing all debris. It will cause unpleasant odors and bacteria to grow.

Pet bowls

Animals constantly bring various bacteria from the street. They do not wash the dishes after themselves either. Therefore, we take control of this area and wash the bowls of our beloved animals every day.

And do not forget about the cleanliness of the eating place.

Cabinet under the sink, where is the bin

Perhaps the most convenient option is to place the trash can under the sink. However, when you throw out the garbage in a hurry, it can turn out that either the spray will fly in different directions or you will get past the bucket. Even during cleaning, rarely does anyone look behind the trash can, and a huge amount of dirt can already accumulate there. What's in the future may lead to replacement of shelvesbecause they will swell from food debris falling on an unprotected surface.

As a solution to this problem, we suggest using special films from Ikea. It is sold in rolls and is enough for all boxes. Once it gets dirty, it can be easily taken out and washed.

Grate on the stove

The hob must be washed thoroughly. And special attention should be paid to the grill, which is on most gas models. Fat deposits accumulate on it very quickly. It dries up, smells unpleasant, and bacteria quickly appear on the contaminated surface.

If this fat build-up gets into food, it can even be dangerous.

Bottle openers and can openers

We always forget about the openers - he opened the can of canned food and threw it back into the tray with cutlery. It would seem that everything is simple - it did not concern food, it means clean. But in fact, small particles of food always remain and over time they accumulate.

To avoid this, you need to rinse the can openers with detergent each time. Even if it seems to you that there are no leftovers.

These tips will help you keep your kitchen cleaner and safer. And it is better to get rid of unnecessary items as soon as possible or devote more time to cleaning them from contamination.