3 Must-Clean Places In Your Kitchen

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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.

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Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.

7 Steps To Clean Your Refrigerator

You survived Thanksgiving. The relatives are gone, leftovers are frozen and life has returned to normal. Now it’s time to turn your attention to Christmas.

But before you do, we recommend cleaning your refrigerator.

Follow these easy steps, and your fridge will sparkle in no time!

1. Remove everything from the refrigerator. This includes food, storage containers, shelves and drawers.
2. Discard anything old or expired. Wash containers that have food stains.
3. Wash shelves and drawers in warm, soapy water. Set aside to dry.
4. Using more warm, soapy water or a multi-purpose cleaner, scrub the entire inside of the refrigerator.
5. Put the shelves and drawers back in their original places.
6. Return clean containers to the fridge.
7. Using a long vacuum attachment or a duster, sweep underneath the fridge. Also wipe off the top and exterior.

Easy, right?

Your refrigerator will be put through its paces during the holidays. With a little time and TLC, it will be ready for more work — and look great doing it!

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

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.

Time Saving Cleaning Tips

You love how everyone rushes to and gathers around the table when dinner is served. The family talks, laughs and bonds during meal time.

But come cleanup time, it’s a ghost town.

If you find yourself the only one cleaning up, follow these helpful, time-saving tips so you can start relaxing faster.

Empty The Dishwasher

Before you start cooking, empty the dishwasher. Why? Because…

Load The Dishwasher

Now you can load as you go! And you have plenty of space in the dishwasher for every bowl, spatula or plate you use.

Clean The Counter

If the kids pile their homework and notebooks on the counter, have them move it elsewhere. A clean counter gives you more space to prep and cook without shoving things aside every two minutes.

Have The Right Tools

Stock up on rags, cleaning solutions and sprays so you have everything you need for clean up.

These easy time-savers mean you’ll spend less time in the kitchen cleaning, and more time relaxing with the family after meal time.

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

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.

Clean Your Kitchen In 10 Minutes

Do you have time to clean your kitchen?

No?

We beg to differ!

We believe you could have a cleaner kitchen in 10 minutes.

You heard us right. And we’re going to show you how — step by step. So grab those cleaning supplies and let’s go!

1. Put away containers, utensils and other random clutter.
2. Unload the dishwasher, then load again with dirty dishes.
3. Use all-purpose cleaner on every surface and let stand for one minute. Then wipe down everything, especially the counter tops and inside of the sink.
4. Clean the front of your appliances. Wipe away oil, food splatter, dirt or hand prints from the stove, dishwasher, microwave and fridge.
5. Take out the trash.
6. Mop the baseboards and spot clean any dirt or spills on the floor.
7. Dust or sweep up floor crumbs.
8. Do a final spot clean for anything you may have missed: stains, edges, dirt or crumbs.

And just like that, your kitchen is clean.

Simple, easy, and in 10 minutes, you can cross this chore off your list. Another pro tip? Enlist the kids to help and have it done in half the time. Then enjoy some summer family fun!

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

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.