Hygiene in the Kitchen

Proper hygiene when preparing and eating food is an area that many people are aware of – but take risks and shortcuts. The importance and risks are downplayed in peoples minds. It is estimated that more than 4.1 million Australians are effected by food poisoning each year.

It is important that in any kitchen or eating area that people have access to soap and water to clean their hands. This should be done before eating, before handling food and between handling raw and cooked foods. In kitchens, staff rooms, communal eating places and more, it can be most cost effective and functional to invest in a soap dispenser. Creating ease of use is important as it reduces the risks of contamination from people cutting corners. People are more likely to properly wash their hands if it is easy.

Continuing the theme of making it easier for people to protect their hygiene, hand sanitisers can be a vital tool. The benefits of installing hand sanitisers include

1.  The convinience: Using a hand sanitser takes a fraction of time compared to washing hands.
2. People are more likely to use them for the above reasons.
3. Frequently washing hands with soap gets old quick. Further, you strip the natural oils of your hand and dry your skin.
4. Even compared to those who do wash their hands, because many people dont use soap, hot water or wash for long enough, hand sanitiser can be much more effective.

Other hygiene tips for the kitchen include:

• Reduce using your hands to prepare and eat food. Use tongs and other cutlery when possible.
• Sanitise tables and utensils instead of using detergents that only remove grease and dirt.
• Do not use the same items on raw meats as you do with cooked foods and vegetables.
• Use paper towels over cloth hand towels. Fabric hand towels are more likely to contain bacteria.

Our hand sanitisers and soap dispensers look great in kitchens and corporate dining areas. Dont limit our servics to those in your washrooms when we can take the hassle out of other areas of your busness too! Get in touch and lets discuss your options.