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FOR ONLINE USE ONLY
DO NOT DUPLICATE

Cleaning utensils

Utensils must be cleaned properly. They must be washed
FOR ONLINE USE ONLY
with clean water and soap. They should be wiped using
a clean piece of cloth. They can also be placed on a
special stand to dry. They should not be left on the stand
for a long time. Dust and germs can make them dirty
again. Dirty utensils attract insects like flies, ants and
cockroaches. Insects carry germs that cause diseases

like diarrhoea, typhoid and cholera.

Things used for cleaning food utensils

Soap
Steel wool

Water basin
Piece of cloth Sponge

Steps for washing food utensils

1. Prepare things to be used for washing utensils.
2. Remove food and other remains from the utensils.

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Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
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