2. Kitchen tools and utensils
are often costly that’s why
proper use and storage of it
should be one of top
considerations so quality and
used will be maintained.
3. 1. Kitchen Appliances
•Store away any kitchen
appliance that you don’t regularly
use on the top shelf of
cupboards.
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4. 2. Knives and Utensils
•A simple metal rod above the sink is a most
convenient place to hang kitchen so on like
utensils and spice bottles. Ideally, knives must
be kept separate from spoons and forks to
make serving and table setting easy. Instead of
the usual block, try a knife drawer instead.
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5. 3. Plates and Bowls
•Organize plates, bowls, and
saucers according to color so you
have no problem coordinating
when you set the table.
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6. 4. Pots and Pans
•Make most of precious space by hanging a
pan rack from the ceiling to store your
collection of saucepans and skillets. Fit a
towel rack on the shelf door and suspend
the lids from them. Their handles will keep
them from sliding down
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7. 5. Silverware
• Silverware must be kept in compartmentalized
areas. If you don’t want to spend on modular kitchen
accessories, use pen and pencil trays readily
available in bookstores. Or line your drawers with
felt cloth, then glue the same fabric into the custom
– cut pieces of cardboard. Fit these into your drawer
to create compartments for your silver ware. The
soft fabric will help preserve the silver.
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9. A. Cookware
•CAST IRON
Season pan properly before using. Coat
new pan with vegetable shortening inside
and out. Place in a 300-degree F oven for
an hour, remove and wipe off any
liquefied shortening. Never submerge in
water. After use, rinse and towel dry.
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10. A. Cookware
•COPPER
these delicate pans scratch and dent
easily. Hang them to store. Keep them
shiny, use a paste made from water,
salt and flour. Tower dry to avoid water
spots.
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11. A. Cookware
•STAINLESS STEEL OR ALUMINUM
wait for pan to cool before washing.
The cool temperature hitting your pans
hot surface can cause it to warp.
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12. B. CHINAWARE
•Don’t use abrasive materials when washing
chinaware. Reach for the sponge. Wash off
stains with hot water and an all-purpose
detergent. Tea or coffee-stained china will
reclaim its pristine white color when
scrubbed with little baking soda or
toothpaste.
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13. C. GLASSWARE
•a little vinegar mixed in with warm,
soapy water can help get your glasses
gleaming. Wipe dry right after rinsing to
avoid water spots. For cleaning coffee
and tea stains on cups, cut a calamansi
in two, dip one half baking soda and
apply on cup stains.
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14. D. SILVERWARE
•Store silverware in a thick box. Don’t wrap
them up cloth, plastic or paper; wrapping
seals in moisture and may cause
tarnishing. Don’t throw forks and knives into
the sink to avoid scratches. Never stack
utensils one on top of another. place them
side by side.
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15. WOOD
•Wipe off stains with a damp
cloth. Avoid pilling dishes
atop wooden pieces. Don’t
place hot items atop to avoid
chips and burns.
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18. MICROWAVE OVEN
•If spots are dried on, fill a microwave –
safe cup halfway with water and boil for 2
to 3 minutes on high. Let the cup sit in the
oven for 8 minutes. Then wipe off steam
loosen stain and dry.
•Odors- 1tbsp of baking soda and 1 cup
water
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20. STOVE/ RANGE
•To loosen burnt-on-food, spray with all-purpose
cleaner and let sit for 30 minutes.
•Keep the exterior clean by wiping with a mild
solution of tablespoon dishwashing detergent
in 1 gallon of water or an all-purpose glass and
surface cleaner.
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22. CABINET
• Wipe smudges or spots with a household cleaner as
soon as they appear. Use a cotton swab or toothbrush
dipped in cleaning solution to get in the narrow areas
around the edge of the handle.
• . Line cabinet shelves and drawers for fast clean up.
Use washable paper, old vinyl placemats or even
leftover vinyl floor tiles. You can simply wash off little
spills. Plastic lids from coffee cans make excellent drip
catchers for bottles of honey, olive oil or syrup.
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23. FAUCET FOIBLES
•Clean with soapy water or commercial
glass cleaner. Rinse and wipe dry with a
paper towel or soft cloth to make it shine.
•Get rid of dirt under the edge and behind
the faucet with an old toothbrush sprayed
with cleaner.
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24. SINK
• Porcelain sink. To get rid of stains, fill the sink with
lukewarm water and add 4 tablespoons chlorine
bleach. Let stand an hour or two. Rinse. Be sure that
the area is well ventilated.
• Stainless steel sink. Clean with a sponge dipped in
hot, sudsy water. To give it extra sparkle, wipe
occasionally with glass cleaner or distilled white
vinegar.
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