Laundry and Organization
What information do laundry symbols tell us?
Washing temperature
Drying temperature
Ironing temperature
If we can dry clean the item
What is cross-contamination
Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful bacteria to food from other foods, cutting boards, and utensils if they are not handled properly.
Should you clean the kitchen from the bottom to the top or from the top to the bottom?
No matter what room in your home you are cleaning, always start from top to bottom. This allows any dust or crumbs that fall downwards to be cleaned up later on !
Why is Carbon monoxide especially dangerous?
It can't be seen, tasted, touched or heard.
What are two ways you can motivate yourself to clean?
Change your mindset
Start small and break down tasks
Make it enjoyable
Make it a routine
Find ways to make it easier
Utilize waiting times
What water temperature is best to use for heavily soiled clothes and to remove germs?
Hot water
What is one safe way to defrost meat?
What is one thing vinegar and baking soda can be used for in the kitchen?
Cleaning the drains.
Or
Cleaning the microwave
What should you never put on a grease fire?
What is one way to put out a grease fire?
Never put water on a grease fire!
- Put a lid on the fire
- Use a fire extinguisher
- Put baking soda on the fire.
Why should you label your leftovers?
You will know when it was made and when it needs to be eaten by
What is one tip to help with decluttering?
Start slowly
Give one item away each day
Follow the one-in-one out rule
Don't let items pile up
Set limits
Create a decluttering list
How many times can you reheat food?
What are two ways to prevent waste in the kitchen?
Dedicate a leftover night
Think ingredients, not leftovers
Make soup
Portion and store in the freezer
Shop from a list
FIFO (first in, first out)
Host a leftover swap
Put a sign on your fridge reminding you of what you have.
What do you do if you get a burn?
Run the burn under cold water.
Apply a cold compress.
Look at the burn. If it is a second or third-degree burn, seek medical attention.
What are three time-saving hacks when cooking?
What is a benefit of an organized home?
What are two ways to stay safe when using the stovetop?
Use the back burner
Use an electric stove instead of a gas stove
Ensure the handle of the pot is pointed inwards.
Wear oven mitts
What are the three ways to sanitize a sponge?
Use the microwave
Use boiling water
Put it in the dishwasher
What are two ways to stay safe when barbecuing?
Only Barbecue outside
Keep the barbecue away from anything combustible.
Don't allow grease to accumulate
Use long-handled tongs and brushes
Wear oven mitts and a heavy apron
Once you are finished cooking, how quickly does the food need to go into the fridge, and why?
Within two hours
Cool food rapidly to prevent bacterial growth.
People who have a hard time decluttering their home often struggle with?
What do you do if there is a fire in your oven?
What do you do if there is a fire in the microwave?
Unplug it if it is safe to do so and keep the door closed. No oxygen = no fire.
If that doesn't wor,k use a fire extinguisher or get outside and call 911
What are three cleaning tasks that you should do weekly in your kitchen?
Sort through leftover items in the fridge
Clean the outside of appliances
Clean inside the microwave
Thoroughly disinfect the sink and clean
the faucets
Sanitize sponges
Mop floors
Change dish towels
Take out the garbage/recycling, and
compost.
How often do you need to change the batteries in battery-powered smoke alarms?
What is one way to remember to change the batteries?
Twice a year.
Change them at the same time as changing your clocks (daylight savings)
Why do you not want to use the same cloth when cleaning multiple surfaces in your bathroom?
Cross-contamination! You can take germs from your toilet and spread them on your sink if you use the same cloth!