Monsoon has knocked in many areas of the country. At the same time, light rain has started in the rest of the states as well. Overall, monsoon will come to the whole country in a few days and will make the weather pleasant. However, many diseases also spread very fast during the rainy season. At the same time, the source of many diseases is your kitchen, which can cause problems ranging from food spoilage to food poisoning etc. Let us tell you what should be done during monsoon, so that your kitchen remains pleasant.
Always keep the kitchen chimney and exhaust clean
While cooking food in the kitchen, the heat is often high, which leads to moisture in the kitchen. In such a situation, air and sunlight should be allowed to enter the kitchen daily. However, it becomes very difficult to do this during monsoon, because the moisture in the kitchen does not go away due to continuous rain. In such a situation, the kitchen chimney and exhaust fan should be cleaned thoroughly before the monsoon, so that there is no moisture in the kitchen.
Keep salt, spices and sugar in airtight jars
The moisture caused by rain also affects spices. Apart from this, salt and sugar also start getting spoiled. To avoid this problem during monsoon, salt, sugar and spices should always be kept in airtight containers. This prevents them from getting moist nor do bacteria grow in them.
Always keep home remedy spices
There are many types of spices available in Indian kitchens, which are often used for cooking. Spices like cinnamon, cloves and dry ginger should also be kept in the kitchen during monsoon, as they have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which are very useful in dealing with seasonal diseases. Such spices should definitely be included in your diet during monsoon.
Always keep the sink pipes clean
One should always keep in mind that water should never stagnate in the hidden areas of the kitchen, because there is a risk of spreading diseases. These areas include sink pipes and drains etc. Special care should be taken of these during monsoon. Actually, small pieces of food often get stuck in the kitchen sink and drain, which start smelling when exposed to moist air. In such a situation, the kitchen sink and drain should be cleaned before the monsoon starts, so that you can stay healthy.
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