Cook Smarts Guide to Kitchen Maintenance

COOKSMARTS KITCHEN MAINTENANCE GUIDE Stay on top of your kitchen maintenance with our guide to what appliances and kitchen areas to clean, how to clean them and how often to repeat the process! A Cleaning Solution Frequency SINK & STONE COUNTERTOPS SINK Wipe the sink with mild soap and a soft sponge. Wipe down faucets and handles with soapy water. Use a toothbrush for hard-to-reach areas. STONE COUNTERTOPS Soak a microfiber cloth in warm soapy water and gently wipe down countertops. Follow with a dry cloth. | | If spots remain, use a cloth soaked in distilled 3 Mild dish soap white vinegar. Mild dish soap, 1x/day or as needed vinegar 1x/day or as needed GARBAGE DISPOSAL Drop peels from one lemon into the disposal and run it through. A Lemon 1x/month or as needed WALL STAINS & BACKSPLASH / TILE FLOOR BACKSPLASH AND TILE FLOOR WALL STAINS Check kitchen walls for stains. Use warm soapy water and a microfiber Check backsplash for splatters and grease. Use a solution of 1 part baking soda to 8 parts water and gently scrub with a sponge. cloth to scrub the area. For tougher stains, dab baking soda on the spot or spray a solution of equal parts distilled white vinegar and water. Gently scrub. A Baking soda Mild dish soap, S baking soda, vinegar 1x/week or as needed 1x/week or as needed TRASH CAN Hose down trash can outside or clean it in the bathtub using a disinfectant cleaner or, if greasy, a solution of equal parts distilled white vinegar and water. Disinfectant cleaner, vinegar 2x/month or as needed CABINET FACES CABINETS Wipe cabinet faces with a slightly damp cloth and mild soap. For grease buildup, use a solution of equal parts distilled white vinegar and water. Use a toothbrush to remove buildup in the edges of recessed faces. AREA ABOVE CABINETS Check for grease and dust buildup. For grease, spray the top of the cabinets with a solution of equal parts distilled white vinegar and water. To reduce cleaning frequency, place a sheet of A Mild dish soap, vinegar ) 2x/month or as needed wax paper or newspaper above the cabinets to collect the dust and INSIDE CABINETS grease. Replace the paper one to two times a year. Clear out cabinets and wipe with an all-purpose cleaner or a solution of equal parts vinegar and water. Finish with a dry a cloth. 3 Vinegar All-purpose cleaner, vinegar O 1-2x/year O 2x/year CAST IRON While the cast iron is still warm, add 3 tablespoons of salt. Use tongs to hold a paper towel and scrub until clean. Rinse with warm water and place cast iron back on heat to evaporate water droplets. Coat with vegetable shortening, lard or bacon grease to season. A Salt ) 1x/week or as needed GLASS / INDUCTION STOVETOP & OVEN GLASS / INDUCTION STOVETOP Sprinkle baking soda on stovetop and gently wipe clean with a soft cloth. OVEN Or, use a soft sponge and a ceramic or glass cream cleaning solution. Check oven for spills and food debris. Wipe out liquid and debris with a damp cloth and mild soap. Run self-cleaning cycle. Baking soda, ceramic glass cleaner A Mild dish soap 3x/week or as needed 1x/month or as needed GAS RANGE Burners - Use a straight pin to remove food debris from Grates - Place grates in warm soapy water or spray with a solution of equal parts distilled white vinegar and water. Scrub with a brush to remove greased-on spots. burner holes. Remove burners and place in a bowl of hot soapy water. For grease, use a paste of equal parts water to baking soda and gently scrub. Mild dish soap, vinegar Mild dish soap, baking soda 1x/month 1x/month or as needed or as needed RANGEHOOD Pull out the filter and boil it in a solution of baking soda and water for 10 minutes. If you use your stovetop frequently, clean the filter more often or replace it once a year. A Baking soda ) 1x/month MICROWAVE Step 1- Check microwave for spills and splashes. Fill a glass bowl with just under a cup of water. Add 5 to 10 lemon Step 2 – Place the bowl in the microwave and run for five minutes or until the water starts to boil. Stop the microwave and let steam build up for a minute or two. 10:20 slices and a squeeze of lemon juice to the water. Carefully remove the bowl of water and wipe the interior with a damp cloth. Finish with a dry cloth. A Lemon 1x/month or as needed COFFEE MAKER Add a solution of equal parts distilled white vinegar and water to the coffee maker reservior. Add a filter to the filter basket and start a brew. Turn the machine off half way through the brew process and let the solution sit for 30 minutes. Turn the machine back on and finish the brew. A Vinegar ) 1x/month WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS Sprinkle with coarse salt, rub with a sliced lemon, and rinse with hot water. A Salt, lemon 1x/month or as needed REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Check the freezer for frost Interior – Clear out refrigerator. Remove shelves and cabinets buildup, if it's more than an inch thick, defrost the freezer or carefully chip out the ice. O 1-2x/year or as needed and wash with warm soapy water and a sponge. Follow with a dry cloth. Wipe down interior. Follow with a dry cloth. Coils - Pull the A Mild soap refrigerator away from the wall and vacuum the condenser coils ) 1x/year to remove dust. €9 2x/year DISHWASHER Vinegar, baking soda, mild dish soap Interior – Place a cup of distilled white vinegar on the top rack of empty dishwasher and run one O 1x/month Spinning arms – Remove food debris. hot cycle. Filter – Remove and Drainage area - Remove food debris and clean parts with a brush and baking soda or warm soapy water. scrub with a small brush and baking soda. AIRGAP Remove diverter and wipe away any food debris. Soak a bottle brush in a solution of equal parts water and distilled white vinegar and plunge it up and down in the air gap. S Vinegar 9 1x/year COOKSMÄRTS Discover the zen of a clean and tidy kitchen For more info, visit cooksmarts.com © 2018 Cook Smarts. All Rights Reserved.