Did you know that germs can quickly get from one surface to another in the kitchen? If they get into the food or even on your skin, they can make you ill in no time.
Thus, it is crucial to keep the home and kitchen surfaces disinfected to limit the possibility of infection.
Many people have been sanitising all the food products that enter the kitchen to keep the surfaces germ-free.
It is now more important than ever to keep our homes and kitchens clean.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has released three helpful tips to sanitise home and kitchen surfaces effectively during the coronavirus.
Wash Your Kitchen Counters Kitchen counters can be full of germs.
Dirt and dust too easily settle on the kitchen counters.
It is vital to keep your kitchen counters clean to avoid contaminating the food with disease-causing germs.
As per FSSAI, you should wash the kitchen slabs and counters well with detergent and water at least once every day.
Disinfect Your Utensils & Equipment To prevent the spread of diseases such as coronavirus, the utensils and kitchen equipment that we use must be disinfected daily.
Make sure you clean your kitchen counter, gas stove, utensils and equipment thoroughly before using a commercial or homemade disinfectant.
Properly sanitising and disinfecting the kitchen will not just equip you to fight COVID-19 but also maintain food safety.