3 Must-Clean Places In Your Kitchen

The West Coast Appliance and Furniture family is committed to keeping our office clean, healthy and safe for our employees and customers. We’re monitoring the COVID-19 situation daily and taking several actions in our store, which you can read on our website.

We know many people are either self-isolating or practicing social distancing to curb the spread of COVID-19. If you find yourself at home with more time on your hands, it’s always a good idea to give your house a thorough cleaning.

There are places where you clean often, but did you know there are 3 places in your kitchen which are rarely cleaned?

The next time you clean your kitchen, don’t forget these germ hot spots!

Sponges

We use them to clean our dishes, but sponges are a source of various contaminants, including things like salmonella. To clean your sponge, put it in the microwave for two minutes and then replace with a new sponge often.

Appliance handles, knobs & switches

Dirty hands easily transfer germs and bacteria to these surfaces. Clean these spots weekly with a disinfecting product, or more often if someone in your house is sick.

Microwave

There’s nothing worse than opening the microwave and seeing food splatter everywhere. Disinfect the interior of your microwave with a multi-surface cleaner once a week.

This is a period of unknowns, but if we act responsibly and safely, we will come through this difficult time together.

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980. 

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.

Hidden Dirt In Your Kitchen

You love to clean. Every room in your house sparkles and shines, especially the kitchen.

But we have some bad news.

Unfortunately, dirt and germs hide in the unlikeliest of places in your kitchen.

Since a clean and healthy kitchen is important to you, we’ve compiled a list of three places where dirt and grime may be hiding.

1) Handles, Knobs and Light Switches — Your family touches these surfaces multiple times a day. And there’s no way to know how clean all of those hands are. We recommend cleaning these spots with a disinfecting product every week.

2) Refrigerator Drawers — If you store raw meat in the fridge, keep it in the original container and clean up any spills right away. Also, empty out and wash refrigerator drawers, including produce compartments.

3) Kitchen Sink — Everything goes into the kitchen sink, making it a haven for germs. Each time you scrape food off of plates or toss leftovers into the disposal, it spreads germs. Clean the sink with a disinfecting product once or twice a week for the best results.

Your kitchen is a gathering place for friends and family. Give your kitchen the TLC it deserves so it’s clean and ready for meal prep.

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980. 

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.

Jump Into Spring With A New Dishwasher

You’re ready. 

It’s spring cleaning time.

You swept the patio, washed the floors, cleaned the bathrooms, vacuumed and dusted. Your house looks sparkly and fresh. The last thing on your to-do list is washing the dishes. You load the dishwasher, turn it on and relax on the couch with a glass of wine.

After a well-deserved Netflix binge, you go to the kitchen...and then you feel it.

Water underneath your feet!

Dirty, soapy dishwasher water covers the kitchen floor. Ugh!

A broken dishwasher will not only spoil your day, but your cleaning efforts, too.

Don’t wait for your dishwasher to break down. Pay attention to the warning signs and replace your dishwasher before it causes you all sorts of heartache.

Frigidaire has a modern, sleek dishwasher with an OrbitClean Wash System, which has 4x better wash coverage than other models. Your dishes and utensils will look and feel completely clean with no residue left behind.

Don’t let a broken dishwasher ruin your day or your kitchen. A new dishwasher will give you peace of mind all year long.

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980. 

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.