MaintainTools,

Equipment and
Paraphernalia

• Maintaining tools, equipment and paraphernalia is

important to maintain the quality and to avoid problems
while using
them. Cleaning and storing the tools, equipment and
paraphernalia after using them are one of the most important
aspects in caregiving. This will avoid contamination, spread of
diseases, and physical breakage after using them. It is
important to maintain and inspect the tools, equipment and
paraphernalia in a regular basis to avoid jams, leakage, and to
make sure that they are still efficient and effective.
Common Equipments in Food Preparation
Blender - A blender is a kitchen and laboratory appliance
used to mix, crush, purée or emulsify food and other substances.
• Steps in maintaining and cleaning the Blender :
1. Wash the funnel, stir stick, blender lid, and other removable parts of the
blender with liquid soap and water. Rinse thoroughly with water and dry
it using a clean towel.
2. Inside the blender jar, put ¾ hot water and put ½ teaspoon dish soap
into the jar. You can add baking soda to water to remove the stains, odor
and other tough food particles.
3. Turn on the blender at high speed for about 20 seconds to get
the blender clean inside.
4. Repeat second and third steps if necessary to dissolve the sticky and dry
substance.
5. Rinse the blender jar thoroughly and dry it with a clean towel or put it
in a dish strainer to air-dry.
6. If your blade assembly is removable, remove it and rinse it with
water. Dry with a clean towel and be careful with the pointed edges
while washing and drying it.
7. For the steel-based blender, clean it by mixing half vinegar and half water
in a spray bottle, spray it to the steel base blender and remove the dirt by
wiping with a soft cloth.
8. If your blender is base in plastic, use a damp soapy rag, an all-purpose
kitchen spray cleaner, or a mixture of baking soda and water to wipe
the dirt away.
9. Unplug the base first when cleaning the blender, use a rag to wipe
the electric cord but be careful in getting the electric plug wet.
10. Wipe the countertop where the blender is located to keep
it clean and sanitized.
11. When not in use, cover blender with a fabric.
 Food Processor - Food processors are used to blend,
chop, dice, and slice, allowing for quicker meal preparation
• Steps in maintaining and cleaning the Food Processor :
1. Before cleaning the processor, turn it off and unplug it.
2. Take the food processors apart to clean and remove all
the little pieces.
3. Wash all the removable pieces of the food processor in
warm water with a mild dish soap. Do not scrub the parts of
the processor with abrasive cleaners or pads. Be careful with
the blades. Do not submerge in water to maintain its
sharpness.
4. Use a damp cloth and wipe down the base or motor area. Do
not submerge this in water as well. Wipe the stains with a
clean cloth using mild dish soap, or a baking soda paste.
5. Dry the pieces of the processor completely using a clean cloth.
6. Put it back together and store in a clean cabinet. If use your
food processor on a regular basis, store it on a countertop or
in another accessible location where you can easily get it.
7. Wipe clean and sanitize the
countertop where the food is
placed.
8. Cover the food processor with
Fabric.
 Food Tongs -they provide a way to move, rotate and turn
the food with delicate precision, or fetch a full serving in one grab.
•Steps in maintaining and cleaning the Food Tongs:
1. Wash and soap food tongs immediately to prevent food
particles from sticking to it.
2. If not washed immediately, submerge it to a warm water until
soft enough to scrape.
3. Wipe it dry with clean cloth.
4. Store it inside a clean kitchen cabinet
to avoid contamination from pests
and other microorganisms.

Other Kitchen Apparatus (whisk, ladle, utensils, etc.)

1. Wash and soap immediately after use to prevent food particles
from sticking on it.
2. If not washed immediately, submerge it to a warm water until
soft enough to scrape.
3. Wipe it with a dry clean
cloth.
4. Store it inside a kitchen
cabinet drawer to avoid
contamination from pests
and other microorganisms.
 Order in washing Tools, Equipment
and Paraphernalia:

1. Start washing the glasses.

2. Spoons, forks, and other utensils.
3. Plates, bowls, and other serving dishes.
4. Big pans and pots.
Tips!: While washing utensils and tools that are not very dirty,
submerge pans and pots it warm water to easily clean them. Start
from least dirty to the most dirty tools.

In storing:
• Store in a clean, dry cabinet drawer.
• Before storing, make sure that the tools are dry.