How To Clean 7 Commonly Used Small Kitchen Appliances

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How To Clean 7 Commonly Used Small Kitchen
Appliances
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• From toasters and juicers, to waffle grills and
  coffee makers, the average person uses a variety
  of small kitchen appliances on a regular basis,
  but because theyre used so often, cleaning them
  sometimes gets forgotten about.
• However, bacteria and grime can soon build up on
  them, and in some cases, even make you ill, so
  heres a guide to cleaning 7 of the most commonly
  used small kitchen appliances, for a healthier
  kitchen, and a healthier you

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• Coffee maker
• Coffee makers are breeding grounds for mold
  growth and bacteria, and should be cleaned daily
  for the best tasting, and safest, coffee.
  Whatever type of coffee maker you use, simply
  remove all the parts and wash them in warm, soapy
  water or pop them in the top of the dishwasher.
  Empty the water reservoir, rinse out the drip
  tray and wipe down the exterior of the machine
  with a damp cloth.
• Try to leave the reservoir lid open between uses
  to dry it out thoroughly.

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• Food processor, juicer or blender
• Always rinse the cup of the juicer or blender
  after every use, and then fill it halfway with
  warm water and some dish soap, before whizzing it
  for up to 30 seconds and rinsing it out.
• Then, unplug the machine and take it apart to
  rinse the blades and other parts in hot water.
  Leave them to dry before putting them back in the
  machine. Then, wipe the exterior down and use a
  toothbrush or Q-tips soaked in soapy water to get
  into all the hard-to-reach areas where gunk tends
  to build up.

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• Grill or waffle maker
• Right after use while the appliance is still
  warm, is the best time to clean it, just be sure
  to unplug it first. Wipe the hot grill down by
  running damp paper towels over the surface with
  the help of tongs, and once the machine has
  cooled completely, you can clean it with a cloth
  soaked in warm, soapy water. For harder to reach
  areas, use a toothbrush or Q-tips.
• If the machine has a removable plate or drip
  tray, simply wash in soapy water or place in the
  dishwasher.

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• Microwave
• Food explosions are a frequent occurrence in
  microwaves, but fortunately, getting rid of them
  isnt hard. Simply take a microwave safe
  container and fill it with a cup of water, before
  heating it up until the water is boiling. Switch
  the microwave off at this point, and keep the
  door shut for a minimum of 15 minutes this
  should loosen any stubborn food particles for you
  to wipe down afterwards.
• Finally, wipe the exterior down with a cloth
  dipped in a combination of one part white vinegar
  to one part warm water. The glass turntable can
  be popped in the dishwasher or washed by hand.

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• Mixers
• To clean your mucky mixer and sanitize it, take
  it apart and wash any non-electrical parts in
  soapy water (or pop them in the dishwasher once
  youve checked the manufacturers manual), before
  wiping them down with a cloth soaked in water,
  and allowing them to dry.
• Lastly, unplug the machine and wipe the exterior
  down with a damp, soapy cloth, before wiping
  again with a cloth soaked in water. An old trusty
  toothbrush can help you clean between buttons or
  in crevices, or the ventilation slots for the
  motor.

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• Toaster
• Unplug the appliance ideally after every use,
  but at least every few days if used often and
  shake it upside down over the sink to get rid of
  crumbs. Empty crumb trays often, too, and wipe
  the exterior down with a cloth dipped in soapy
  water. Use a toothbrush or Q-tips to get right
  into the corners, taking care to avoid the
  heating elements, rinse with a wet cloth and
  leave to dry before plugging back in.

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• Electric can opener
• Cross contamination is always a concern with
  electric can openers, as the blade often comes
  into contact with the contents of the can. With
  this in mind, unplug it and wipe down with a
  cloth soaked in soapy water. Its also a good
  idea to remove the cutting mechanism every so
  often, and wash it in soapy water, too.
• Seems like a lot of effort? Why not ask your
  regular cleaning service to add these small
  kitchen appliances to their cleaning list, and if
  you havent yet hired a cleaning service, hurry
  up the quicker you do so, the quicker you can
  begin enjoy freedom from cleaning!

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