The Herald (Zimbabwe)

How to take care of your kitchen cookware, equipment

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ANY modern kitchen should have high-quality equipment, utensils, and cooking appliances.

Kitchen equipment helps you to prepare, store and serve various types of foods. For better results, you must properly care for your kitchen equipment. From the fridge, stove, to the electronic­s—handling and caring for your kitchen equipment will optimize on their functional­ity. Besides ensuring that your food is safe, proper care will make them last longer. Here are top care and maintenanc­e tips you should practice for your kitchen equipment. Inspect them regularly

Develop a habit of inspecting your equipment regularly to establish if they have any issues. If you notice problems, consider fixing them promptly. Regular cookware maintenanc­e will eliminate those costly replacemen­ts.

Clean and sharpen your knives

If you have kitchen knives, consider sharpening them regularly. Regular sharpening not only improves their efficiency but also makes them last longer. So, if you are looking for better results, sharpen your knives regularly—preferably once per week. Don’t use harsh cleansers and sprays when cleaning your knives. They will make them dull. Wash them with hot water and natural soap. From here, you can wipe them using a cotton rag.

Clean them regularly

Ensure that your kitchen appliances are cleaned thoroughly. Do it after every use. Develop a cleaning schedule for your kitchen equipment. Cleaning them after every use will make your work easy. They won’t rust. Plus, they will last longer while keeping your food safe. Consider disinfecti­ng things like fryers, grills, knives, as well as meat slicers on a daily basis. Also, clean appliances like refrigerat­ors and ovens on a weekly basis.

Carefully read the manuals

Like any other equipment, kitchen equipment comes with instructio­ns. They come with manuals. Following these manuals is an important maintenanc­e measure. So, before handling your kitchen equipment, be sure to understand the manual. These manuals have explicit instructio­ns when it comes to cleaning them.

Purchase from authorised, genuine dealers

Don’t purchase any kitchen equipment. Get genuine units from an authorized dealer. Remember, there are a lot of counterfei­ts on the market. Thus, choosing the right equipment can be a challenge. That’s why you should always stick to authorized dealers. Things like oven, refrigerat­ors, and electronic­s should be sourced from reputable dealers.

Stainless steel

Regarded as the most common types of cookware in modern kitchens, stainless steel kitchen tools are easy to clean and maintain. Don’t wash them using a dishwasher. The best way to clean them is by dipping them in boiling water with soap. Allow some time to clean—preferably one hour. From here, you can proceed to scrub them using non-abrasive scrub. However, don’t use bleach to clean your stainless steel.

The bottom-Line

A kitchen is an important aspect of any home. It helps prepare food and store other foodstuffs. Even more, kitchen equipment makes any kitchen complete. If you want safe food, you should care for your kitchen equipment. Even more, proper care of your equipment will improve their durability. The above are top care tips for your kitchen equipment. – Urdesignma­g.com/

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