MAINTAINING APPROPRIATE

KITCHEN TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

AND PARAPHERNALIA
TLE 8
CLEANING

• It is the process of making kitchen tools, utensils,

equipment, and paraphernalia free from dirt and other
impurities. It is a preliminary procedure in sanitizing.
SANITIZING

• It means making the kitchen and kitchen tools, utensils,

equipment, and paraphernalia free from microorganisms that
can cause sickness and disease. It may be accomplished by
applying heat, radiation, chemicals and/or natural disinfectants.
TYPES OF CHEMICALS FOR CLEANING AND
SANITIZING KITCHEN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

1. Detergents, like soap and dishwashing liquid or paste, are

cleaning substances used to wash tableware as well as
kitchen tools and utensils. These can also be used in the
regular cleaning of work surfaces and cooktops. They
contain surfactants that can penetrate quickly and soften
dirt.
2. Solvent cleaners work best in cleaning
utensils with burnt food and greasy surfaces.
These are alkaline-based containing
degreasers, the grease-dissolving agents.
3. Acid cleaners are used to remove
stubborn dirt and stain that cannot be
removed by detergents.
4. Abrasive cleaners are good in removing
accumulated dirt that detergents cannot
remove. This kind of cleaners can only be
used occasionally because most of them are
strong and can cause food hazards.
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME TECHNIQUES
THAT CAN BE USED WHEN CLEANING

1. Applying heat
2. Exposing to radiant energy or radiation
3. Chemical sanitizers
4. Natural cleaning materials
DISHWASHING TOOL AND EQUIPMENT

1. Dishwasher- an electrical appliance used

in washing tableware and kitchenware.
2. Dishcloth- A piece of fabric used
in washing tableware, kitchen tools,
and utensils with soapy water.
3. Dishpan- A shallow pan used for
holding soapy water.
4. Scouring pad- A material used in
removing food particles from tools
and utensils by scrubbing them off.
5. Sponge- A foamy absorbent pad
used in washing the dishes with
soapy water.
6. Steel wool- A matted spool of steel fibers
used as an abrasive to remove stubborn dirt
from kitchen tools and utensils.