7 essential kitchen tips to swear by this monsoon season

While we all rejoice as soon as the monsoon arrives, the unwanted guests?that tag along with it are a headache to deal with. The increase in humidity and moisture gives rise to a host of bacterial infections along with the occasional pest invasion in our kitchens. Although keeping our cooking space clean while maintaining proper hygiene may appear challenging, with these 9 simple tips you can do so easily throughout the rainy season.

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Essential kitchen tips for the monsoon season

1) Ensure proper ventilation

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Regular cooking and storing of food items and produce dampens the air, more so during the rainy season. So to keep your kitchen area clean and fresh and to avoid any bad odour try to open your windows as often as you can to let air and sunlight pass through your space. You can even employ a chimney or an exhaust fan whenever you cook to ensure proper ventilation.

2) Keep the sink and other kitchen surfaces clean and dry

One of the easiest and most important ways through which you can maintain a safe kitchen space is by regularly cleaning all surfaces while paying special attention to those that tend to get dirty or wet regularly. Create an organised and uncluttered kitchen area by removing any unnecessary items and deeply cleaning your countertops, appliances and cabinets regularly.

3) Timely clean used utensils

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The leftover morsels of food on used utensils quickly become a breeding ground for germs and bacteria due to increased dampness in the air. So never leave your used cookware unattended too long in the sink, in fact ideally you should clean your kitchen as you cook and wash your dishes as soon as you are done eating.

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4) Use natural pest repellents to keep pests at bay

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Bugs and pests such as flies, ants, spiders and cockroaches attempt to secure shelter inside houses during the rainy season and bring a horde of diseases and infections along. To keep them away from your kitchen, it is best advised to use a natural pest repellent made by using ingredients like neem oil, cloves or lemon around kitchen surfaces and door and window openings.

5) Dispose off garbage daily

Kitchen waste is usually wet in nature and is a favourite breeding ground for all kinds of bacteria and insects especially during the damp weather. So dispose of your waste on a regular basis and keep your kitchen area safe by avoiding the spread of any kind of infection.

6) Use dry spoons and spatulas in food

The chances of your food getting spoiled greatly increase during the rainy season due to excess moisture in the atmosphere. So it is extremely important to use clean and dry spoons or ladles when you are serving or storing your food whether it is cooked or raw.

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7) Use air-tight containers

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Air-tight containers are the easiest and most effective way to store your leftovers during the monsoon season because they will not only prevent them from going bad due to an increased risk of bacterial attack but will also keep them fresh for a much longer time period. So, replace your regular containers with air-tight ones this rainy season.

By employing these easy measures you can easily and effectively maintain hygienic kitchen space throughout the rainy season. Keep in mind that your job does not end when you are done cooking and it is extremely important to clean your space afterwards and store your food properly to stay healthy during the monsoon.

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