TYPES and USES OF CLEANING

MATERIALS/DISINFECTANT

Disinfection does not necessarily kill all microorganisms, especially non-resistant bacterial spores; it is less effective than sterilization, which is an extreme physical and/orchemical process that kills all types of life.

NATURAL CLEANING MATERIALSA. VinegarVinegar is a great natural

cleaning product as well as a disinfectant and deodorizer. Mix a solution of 1 part water to 1 part vinegar in a clean spray bottle and you have a solution that will clean most areas of your kitchen.

Don't worry about your kitchen smelling like vinegar. The smell disappears when it dries. You can use it in the kitchen for cleaning the stove top, appliances counter tops, and floor. Improperly diluted vinegar is acidic and can eat away tile grout. Never use vinegar on marble surfaces.

Vinegar

B. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice can be used to dissolve soap scum and hard water deposits. Lemon is a great substance to clean and shine brass and copper. Lemon juice can be mixed with vinegar and or baking soda to make cleaning pastes.

Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle baking soda on the cut section. Use the lemon to scrub dishes, surfaces, and stains. Mix 1 cup olive oil with ½ cup lemon juice and you have a furniture polish for your hardwood furniture.

Lemon Juice

C. Baking Soda

Baking soda can be used to scrub surfaces in much the same way as commercial abrasive cleansers. Baking soda is great as a deodorizer. Place a box in the refrigerator and freezer to absorb odors. Put it anywhere you need deodorizing action.

Baking Soda

D. Bacteria-free sponge and some

muscleSponges are great scrubbers which help to disinfect your kitchen by cleaning away the food debris that bacteria thrive on. To keep your sponges disinfected, wet them down and place them in the microwave and heat for one minute each.

Bacteria-free sponge and some muscle

E. BoraxThis common household product is another natural cleaning powder, and like baking soda (but stronger) acts as a kitchen disinfectant and stain remover. Borax is also used to kill mould and mildew spores while removing their stains making it great for mopping floors.

Borax

F. Tea Tree OilThis natural, essential concentrated oil from the tea tree is a natural disinfectant which removes mould and mildew while also working to remove build-up from dirty kitchen surfaces.

It’s completely non poisonous and perhaps a bit more expensive than other natural cleaning products but worthy due to the aromatic fragrance that will freshen up areas as well as clean them.

Tea Tree Oil

OTHER USES OF DISINFECTANTS

1. Use a plain, liquid, vegetable-based soap or rub a sponge with bar soap. You may add a few slices of lemon to the water to help cut grease and make dishes smell like lemon.

2. Use soap, water, and borax or sodium carbonate monohydrate (washing soda). Wash large surfaces with a solution of one-half cup borax dissolved in one gallon of hot water.

3. Oven Cleaner If there are spills, wipe away along with any grease after each meal. Periodically clean with baking soda and water. Remove baked grease or spills by scrubbing with a nonmetallic metal brush using a paste made of baking soda, salt, and water.

Another option is to mix two tablespoons of liquid dish soap, two teaspoons of borax into two cups of warm water. Apply and let sit for 20 minutes and then scrub. Do not use any abrasive cleaning materials on self-cleaning ovens.