Delicate and vintage glasses should always be hand washed.
Cleaning Mistakes You Are Making in Your Kitchen
You probably know that you should be keeping your kitchen clean, but what you might not know is that you are probably making these kitchen cleaning mistakes. Make sure that you avoid these errors for a more sanitary kitchen.
Not all glassware should go in the dishwasher.
You cut raw meat on your cutting boards,so make sure that you disinfect them with bleach.
Soap and water isn't enough.
When is the last time you cleaned your water filter?
Change the filter and wash it out with hot soapy water.
If you place your spoons with some facing handle up and some facing handle down, they will get cleaned more easily.
Your coffee maker doesn't clean itself!
Make sure that you wipe down the components every few weeks.
If you have stainless steel appliances, use a cleaner that is suited to stainless steel.
When is the last time you cleaned your reusable shopping bags?
Don't forget that they might harbor bacteria!
Your cabinet handles are touched by everyone in the family every day, so they can have a lot of bacteria.
Wipe them down with an anti-septic cleaner.
Don't forget to also clean the door of the dishwasher - it is often neglected and gets dirty.
To reduce odors in your garbage disposal, put lemons and ice cubes down it every once in a while.
Don't put knives in the dishwasher - it will dull them!
Always wash them by hand.
If you are air drying your cast iron pan this is a great way to get rust.
