{"id":4111,"date":"2015-05-19T10:48:38","date_gmt":"2015-05-19T15:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/?post_type=blog&p=3063"},"modified":"2021-06-08T02:53:45","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T07:53:45","slug":"how-to-properly-clean-the-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/blog\/how-to-properly-clean-the-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Properly Clean the Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cleaning the house is not the most exciting thing to do but it is a necessity! One room in the home people tend to spend a lot of time in is the\u00a0kitchen<\/strong>. It\u2019s where families and friends come together for one to three meals a day and the occasional snacking in between meals. Not only for eating, it seems people tend to gather in the kitchen more frequently at parties than any other room in the house. There\u2019s something about food and a\u00a0kitchen countertop<\/strong>\u00a0that just brings people together. As nostalgic as that may sound, it\u2019s also a reality that the kitchen and\u00a0kitchen countertop<\/a>\u00a0needs to be kept clean and as germ-free as possible for everyone to stay healthy.<\/p>\n

Kitchens tend to be a breeding ground for all kinds of germs and bacteria, mainly when prepping raw meat, dairy, and eggs. If the\u00a0counters<\/strong>\u00a0aren\u2019t disinfected properly, Salmonella and E. Coli can find a cozy home and can cross-contaminate breads, fruit, veggies, which can cause people to get very sick. With so many\u00a0cleaning products<\/strong>\u00a0on the market, it can be difficult to determine what the best course of action is for getting rid of germs and bacteria. Luckily there are many\u00a0eco-friendly and organic<\/strong>\u00a0options that will not only clean your kitchen but also reduce the amount of chemicals left on your\u00a0granite countertops<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Modern small kitchen interior with glass jars on natural stone countertop<\/p><\/div>\n

Seventh Generation<\/em>\u00a0products are ideal for cleaning a kitchen effectively and quickly. The products are not very expensive either which is another bonus! All of their products, including kitchen cleaning products, contain no dyes or synthetic fragrances, are BPA-free, and are free of chronic toxicants. \u00a0One of their top-selling\u00a0kitchen cleaning products<\/strong>\u00a0is their Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner. It kills 99.9% of household germs botanically and naturally including Influenza A virus, H1N1, the Common Cold virus, Salmonella, and E. coli. Combine the Seventh Generation Multi-Surface Cleaner with their 100% Recycled Unbleached Paper Towels and you have a winning combo of cleaning power and eco-friendly.<\/p>\n

Essential oils not only smell beautiful but clean and disinfect the kitchen beautifully as well \u2013 and a little goes a long way! Essential oils are incredibly potent as well as 100% natural and this makes them ideal for the kitchen.\u00a0Please note: Never use essential oils without mixing with a carrier oil or water to dilute the solution. Though natural, essential oils can be harmful if not used properly and safely.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kitchen Counter Top Cleaner<\/h2>\n

Combine 7 drops of each essential oil with 2 cups of water to spray on surfaces and wipe away unwelcome germs and bacteria: lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, grapefruit, oregano, cinnamon, clove, thyme, and pine.<\/p>\n

Kitchen Floor Cleaner<\/h2>\n

Mix 10 drops of orange or lime essential oil with \u00bc cup white vinegar then add to a bucket of clean water. Add Seventh Generation Liquid Dish Soap, and mop away dirt and germs!<\/p>\n