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pans you used for prepping. Be as organised as
a drastic effect on certain finishes and can
possible in your preparations. Get the table laid
cause bubbling, discolouration and surface
and the crockery and cutlery you will need out
deterioration and in the case of the cooker, can
well in advance. There is nothing more stressful
void the guarantee. Lastly, if your fridge has that
when you have a house full of people to discover
‘after party leftover’ smell give it a good clean with
you don’t have enough plates or that you can’t
bicarb and warm water then slice a few lemons
find the cake slice.
and leave them inside. The bad odour should be
gone in a few hours.
When it comes to clean up, being organised
helps too. Not all of us are lucky enough to be
The KSA hopes you all have a stress and clutter
able to hide the dirty dishes in the scullery. When
free holiday season and would like to remind you
you clear the table quickly take the time to rinse
to take care of your kitchen and it will take care of
off the plates and put them straight into the
you. For more information about the KSA and its
dishwasher. The rinsing is important as when fully
members visit www.ksa.co.za.
loaded even the best dishwashers can battle to
cope and you don’t want to be on your hands and
knees the next day unblocking you dishwasher’s
filter. It isn’t a pleasant job.
Ensure your Tupperware containers all have lids
and are easily accessible for leftovers. Another
option, which will also ensure your leftovers don’t
take up all the space in the fridge, is to use ziplock bags. Consult your fridge’s hand book.Most
fridge manufacturers will give you an idea of how
long it is safe to store certain foodstuffs in a fridge
or freezer. You don’t want to be eating dodgy
leftovers that are past their prime.
When doing your big day-after clean up ensure
you follow the manufacturer’s instructions when
it comes to washing down your cupboard
doors, work surfaces and cooker. Using the
wrong detergent or too much water can have
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