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Using Organic Cleaning Products in the Kitchen

Written by Matthew Goudge

Topic: Business OpportunitiesPublished December 19, 2011
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It is a consideration for a Stewarding Department to use organic cleaning products in the kitchen. After all, the kitchen is where foods are prepared. The kitchen is one of the most frequented areas of a restaurant. This is also the place where chefs, cooks and kitchen staff including kitchen cleaners gather after a day of hard work. This is where you “hang out” after a day’s work. You need to consider using non-toxic cleaning agents and products. You need to use the right organic cleaning products. It’s Not All Up to You! Countless bacteria and disease-causing organisms reside in the kitchen particularly a dirty one. It is necessary that you wipe every surface clean. There should be no grime or dirt. The kitchen’s cleanliness is very crucial to the success of your restaurant. You cannot have a cockroach wandering out of the kitchen or jumping into a customer’s plate. You also need to make sure that you clean up spills right away, so you will not have to do massive cleaning after you have finished for the day. Kitchen staff like chefs and cooks needs to make sure that they do the immediate wiping and cleaning of their workstations. They need to clean up spills immediately. The sink should never be left dirty. Microorganisms can flourish in this dirt and can start spreading diseases. Cooking equipment should be cleaned as well. It is also important to use the right organic cleaning products. With the advent of new breakthroughs in science, you can now find effective, safe and non-toxic cleaning products in the market. What Should You Get? You need to get a multipurpose organic cleaner. It should be effective and it should not leave strong smells in the kitchen. Ideally, it should be organic, so it would be safe to use for cleaning, wiping and mopping. A multipurpose cleaner will allow you to save money. You will also be able to be more efficient because you would not have to deal with various cleaners. You will be able to work swiftly. Using various cleaners can be such a nuisance. You end up frittering away precious time. DIY Organic Cleaner Organic cleaners are made of natural ingredients or components that are quite effective but are safe as well. Aside from buying existing products in the market, you can also opt to make your own cleaner. This eco-friendly cleaner will help clean the kitchen while maintaining the quality of kitchen equipment. To make your own all-purpose spray cleaner, you only have to mix the following ingredients: ½ tsp of washing sodarn 2-1/2 tbsp vinegarrn ½ tsp boraxrn 1 tsp vegetable oil-based soaprn 2 cups of hot water Vinegar is actually an effective mold killer. In truth, there are a lot of cooking ingredients that you can use as organic cleaning products.

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Chef Matt G is the guy behind the Stewarding Department, he is a well seasoned all rounder when it comes to all things kitchen related as well is a mad keen blogger in all aspects of the term.