Kitchen Manual-469a

LESSON 3-PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING A KITCHEN

REPEAT CLEAN –

 KITCHEN ENGLISH

PRODUCTS USED TO CLEAN A KITCHEN 

   (Be sure all 16-oz spray bottle tops are working and carry 1 spare sprayer top.)

  1. Spic and Span disinfectant cleaner
  2. Tilex
  3. Simple Green
  4. Water
  5. VinegarStainless steel cleaner
  6. Degreaser
  7. Victoria Bay cream cleanser
  8. Dish soap
  9. Oven Cleaner
  10. Strategic floor cleaner
  11. Weiman Glass Cook Top Heavy Duty Cleaner

TOOLS USED TO CLEAN A KITCHEN

(Be sure all tools are clean and in working order.  Sufficient bristles remain on brushes and feathers in duster.   Be sure all sponges are clean. Over-used, smelly or grimy sponges need to be replaced.)

  1. Apron
  2. Magic Eraser
  3. Blue non-scratch sponge
  4. Scrub brush
  5. Long Duster with extension pole
  6. Feather duster or static duster
  7. Grout/tile brush
  8. Whisk broom
  9. Blue glass microfiber towel
  10. Rinse cup
  11. Green microfiber towels for kitchens only
  12. Scraper
  13. Utility razor blade

ACTIONS USED TO CLEAN A KITCHEN

  1. Wipe- Clean or dry (something) by rubbing its surface with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one’s hand in one move    
  2. Rub-Move one’s hand or a cloth repeatedly back and forth on the surface of (something) with firm pressure.  
  3. Scrub- Firmly pressing hand while rapidly moving it back and forth generally using a brush or non-abrasive scrubbing pad  
  4. Scour- Clean or brighten the surface of (something) firmly pressing hand while rapidly moving it back and forth generally using an abrasive tool or detergent.   

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPROPRIATE PRODUCT, TOOL AND ACTION TO USE WHEN CLEANING A SPECIFIC ITEM OR AREA

ITEMS NEEDED TO CLEAN

Apron

  1. Wipe between jobs with disinfectant cleaner and green microfiber cleaning cloth
  2. Put apron on as soon as you enter the home
  3. You will prepare your apron for cleaning a kitchen when you have completed long dusting
Green apron

Step Stool

  1. Always take into homes and use to reach any high area or item you cannot reach
  2.  Wipe between jobs with disinfectant cleaner and green microfiber cleaning cloth
  3.  FOR SAFETY REASONS NEVER STAND OR KNEEL ON ANY COUNTER – YOU CAN AND WILL BREAK THE COUNTER-TOP. OUR INSURANCE WILL ONLY PAY FOR ACCIDENTS AND THIS KIND OF BREAKAGE IS NOT AN ACCIDENT
bench

Rugs and Mats

  1. Remove the mats and rugs before starting to clean the kitchen.
  2.  Vacuum or shake the rugs and/or hand wet wipe the hard surface mats 
  3. Place them on the side in a tidy pile or roll it up when possible to avoid a trip hazard.

Trash-

  1. Whether it is located outside or it’s built in or in the pantry, every kitchen has a trash container. Look for it.
  2. Remove trash from kitchen trash container
  3. Wipe the outside and inside of container with disinfectant cleaner and a green microfiber towel and replace a clean trash bag. 
  4. For dirtier dried on particles on trash can

               a. Use blue sponge, disinfectant cleaner and shine with a green microfiber towel.
               b. If very dirty with liquids on the bottom
                      i. Take it to the laundry room sink to clean with water
                      ii. Dry the container inside and out before placing it back where it was housed.
5. Take trash to the garage or outside where the client’s large container is located.

Look for trash, empty, replace trash liner and place trash rugs and mats safely outside of kitchen area.