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February 23, 2011
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A tidy kitchen can brighten any apartment By turning these simple tips into habit, you can effortlessly keep your kitchen clean while cooking up masterpieces in your
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> Always be sure to keep a small grocery bag handy for trash — (I like to keep mine on the pantry door handle) — and take it out immediately after cooking (i.e. egg shells, meat packages, vegetable peelings). That way, nothing containing dangerous bacteria or unpleasant smells stays in the kitchen. > As you’re finishing up using plates, mixing bowls and pans, place them in the kitchen sink and rinse immediately. After you finish cooking, all of the
dirty stuff will be in one place and the bulk of the mess rinsed off, which will make doing the dishes a much less daunting task. This also allows for the counter tops to stay uncluttered as you finish making your meal. > Be sure to keep a reusable jar handy for any extra cooking oil. Putting oil down the kitchen sink causes potential clogging. Once the jar is filled, simply throw it away. > Always clean materials (knives, cutting boards, etc.) that touch raw meat and eggs imme-
diately after use with hot water and soap to reduce any chance of foodborne illness.
> Keep leftovers in Tupperware containers and place in the fridge. Be sure to consume no more than four days later to avoid spoiling.
> Finally, after eating and doing the dishes, be sure to quickly disinfect the kitchen with Lysol spray or disinfecting wipes. This will remove any sticky mess or bacteria left behind on the countertops and cooktop. — Alyson Rotunda
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bring warmth into a room. Escape the harshness of fluorescent lights by opting for outside fixtures that have a yellow tint. Rope lights from World Market are a great way to make a room more inviting. One last tip that’s sure to exhibit style and save space: “Definitely get things with double uses, like a chair that has a storage unit,” said Karen Rivera, a consultant for Bed Bath & Beyond’s headquarters in New Jersey.
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