CleanUp
In a single day, one germ can multiply into over:
a) 2 million germs
b) 4 million germs
c) 8 million germs
c) 8 million germs!
True or False?
You should clean your kitchen sponge in the microwave to kill bacteria.
True!
Microwaving a damp kitchen sponge for about one minute can help kill bacteria, but the sponge should be replaced regularly as well.
True or False?
You should use hot water when cleaning with bleach.
False!
Bleach should be used with cold water, as hot water can reduce its effectiveness and create harmful fumes.
True or False? Bacteria on foods you freeze can become active again once it thaws.
True!
Bacteria struggle to survive in freezing temperatures, so it can be a good way to preserve food that you won’t eat or cook right away, but it’s just as important to cook food in a timely manner after it’s taken out of the freezer.
Mold can grow on a damp surface in:
a) 6-10 hours
b) 24-48 hours
c) 36 hours
b) 24-48 hours!
What is the best way to clean a greasy stove top?
a) Vinegar & water
b) Dish soap & baking soda
c) Lemon juice & salt
d) Just hot water
b) Dish soap & baking soda
Dish soap cuts through grease, and baking soda acts as a gentle abrasive to scrub it away.
Which one of these chemicals should never be used with bleach?
a) Ammonia
b) Vinegar
c) Baking soda
a) Ammonia
Ammonia should never be used with bleach because it creates toxic chloramine vapors, which can cause serious respiratory issues.
DOUBLE POINTS!
Hot foods should be kept at temperatures
a) 130°F or warmer
b) 140°F or warmer
c) 150°F or warmer
Cold food should be kept at temperatures
a) 20°F or colder
b) 30°F or colder
c) 40°F or colder
Throw our perishable food if left at room temperature after
a) 1 hour 30 minutes
b) 1 hour 45 minutes
c) 2 hours
Perishable food needs to be thrown out after only one hour if ________________ .
ANSWERS
b) 140°F or warmer
c) 40°F or colder
c) 2 hours
It’s left out in temperatures warmer than 90°F. We’ll accept any version of “it's warmer than room temp.”
What is most likely to attract rats and cockroaches? (List at least 3)
-Food scraps
-Dirty dishes
-Overflowing trash
-Cluttered areas
-Unsealed garbage bags
-Standing water
Name two natural ingredients that can be used to clean and deodorize a refrigerator.
-Baking soda
-Vinegar
-Lemon juice
Baking soda absorbs odors, while vinegar and lemon juice can clean surfaces and leave a fresh scent.
Which combination of natural cleaning ingredients can you use to deodorize a gross-smelling drain?
a) Baking soda, vinegar & hot water
b) Lemon juice, vinegar & olive oil
c) Lemon juice, dish soap & salt
d) Baking soda, dish soap & hot water
a) Baking soda, vinegar & hot water!
Baking soda and vinegar create a fizzy reaction that helps break down odor-causing debris, while hot water flushes everything away.
Name any three symptoms of severe food poisoning.
-Fever higher than 102°F
-Frequent vomiting
-Bloody diarrhea
-Dehydration
-Diarrhea that lasts more 3 than days
Food poisoning, severe or not, can result from a number of different things, such as not storing food at the right temperatures or not cooking food hot enough.