The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service

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A CLEAN AND SAFE KITCHEN!

• The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
  Service

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Cleaning and Sanitizing Surfaces

• Clean surfaces with soap and water and rinse.
• Sanitize kitchen surfaces with 1 tablespoon
  chlorine bleach per gallon of water.
• Allow surface to air dry.
• Wash hands after surface is cleaned or sanitized.

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Cleaning and Sanitizing Surfaces

• Paper towels are safer to use than cloth towels
  or sponges.
• Launder dishcloths often sponges are not
  recommended.
• Store cleaning products in the original
  containers away from food.
• Never reuse cleaning product containers for other
  purposes.

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Cross-Contamination

• Keep raw meats separate from other foods in
  grocery carts.
• Store raw meats on bottom shelf of
  refrigerator.
• Keep raw eggs separate from other foods.
• Use separate cutting boards for raw meats and
  ready-to-eat foods.

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Cross-Contamination

• Wash cutting boards between each use
• Wash cutting boards with hot water and soap. Use
  sanitizing solution (1tbsp. bleach / 1 gallon of
  water).
• Dont put cooked food on a plate that previously
  held raw meats.

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Re-using Containers

• Do not reuse plastic storage bags, bread bags,
  disposable tableware or Styrofoam containers that
  have contained raw meats!

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Cleaning Kitchen Appliances

• Clean spills in refrigerator immediately.
• Use dish detergent and water to wash
  refrigerator.
• Dont use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.

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Cleaning Kitchen Appliances

• Check bottom of dishwasher for large particles in
  strainer.
• Wipe away ash residue left from self-cleaning
  process.
• Unplug small appliances before cleaning.

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Safety First!
Safety First!
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Cooking Safety

• Check to see if pilot light works on gas stoves.
• Turn pot handles inward to prevent spills.
• Keep hot cookware out of reach to avoid burns.

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Cooking Safety

• Use oven mitts or round pot holders when handling
  hot dishes.
• Never leave cooking food unattended.
• Shield yourself from steam to avoid burns.

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Fire Safety

• Use caution when lighting gas stoves.
• Make sure all burners are turned off when
  finished cooking.
• Never use flammable fuels to ignite a fire in a
  cook stove.

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Fire Safety

• Use short, flame-resistant curtains if stove is
  near a window.
• Never leave combustibles around cooking area.
• Never leave pan handles over burners.

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Fire Safety

• Keep electrical cords away from hot surfaces.
• Dont wear loose fitting clothing when cooking.
• Dont use oven to heat your home.

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In Case of Fire

• Always give yourself a place to escape.
• Know where your fire extinguisher is and how to
  use it.
• If pan is on fire, turn off heat and cover with
  lid.
• Never pour water on fire involving grease or try
  to carry it out.
• A fire blanket, extinguisher, or baking soda can
  be used to put out fire.

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Knife Safety

• Use a sharp knife to easily cut through food.
• When using knife, dont cut with edge toward you.
• Store knives in a knife block.
• If knife is dropped, stand back and let it fall
  to floor.
• Wash knives separately from other dishes.

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A CLEAN AND SAFE KITCHEN!
What Better Way for You to Stay Safe?
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Evaluation Questions

• What is the procedure for cleaning and sanitizing
  kitchen surfaces?
• T or F. It is okay to reuse plastic bags,
  Styrofoam containers, bread bags, etc. that have
  previously contained food.
• Name at least three things you can do to prevent
  kitchen fires.
• What should you do(or not do) in case of a fire
  involving grease?