{"id":5010,"date":"2018-11-27T07:24:27","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T23:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-54-254-239-209.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com\/?p=5010"},"modified":"2026-01-15T00:21:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:21:57","slug":"cleaning-needs-done-make-sure-kitchen-babyproofed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/cleaning-needs-done-make-sure-kitchen-babyproofed\/","title":{"rendered":"What Cleaning Needs to be Done to Make Sure Your Kitchen is Baby-proofed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Cleaning is an important task for many domestic helpers, but how specifically should the helper handle the housework when there are little ones around?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/cleaning-needs-done-make-sure-kitchen-babyproofed\/#Keep_the_Floor_and_All_Surfaces_Clean\" >Keep the Floor and All Surfaces Clean<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/cleaning-needs-done-make-sure-kitchen-babyproofed\/#Sterilize_All_Feeding_Equipment\" >Sterilize All Feeding Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/cleaning-needs-done-make-sure-kitchen-babyproofed\/#Safe_Storage\" >Safe Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/cleaning-needs-done-make-sure-kitchen-babyproofed\/#Get_Happy_With_Hand_Washing\" >Get Happy With Hand Washing &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/cleaning-needs-done-make-sure-kitchen-babyproofed\/#Clear_Communication_Makes_a_Difference\" >Clear Communication Makes a Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/cleaning-needs-done-make-sure-kitchen-babyproofed\/#Creating_a_Safe_Space_for_Little_Ones\" >Creating a Safe Space for Little Ones<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s vital to ensure babies and children are protected from harmful germs and microbes. With a little bit of knowledge and some guidance, it\u2019s easy to ensure your domestic helper is able to do just that. From sterilizing bottles to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanipedia.com\/me-en\/bathroom-kitchen\/how-to-clean-kitchen-cabinets?utm_source=helperchoice.com\">cleaning kitchen cupboards<\/a> where you store feeding equipment, here are a few ways to help ensure hygiene in your family home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_the_Floor_and_All_Surfaces_Clean\"><\/span><strong>Keep the Floor and All Surfaces Clean<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Babies and toddlers spend a lot of time on the floor, so it\u2019s vital to keep it clean. Regular vacuuming is a priority, whether your domestic helper uses a robot-vacuum-cleaner or a standard one. For rugs, it\u2019s well worth using a steam cleaner to make sure bacteria is killed. For hard floors, use a disinfectant solution and ask your domestic helper to mop daily. In addition to floors, keep anything within grasping a range of little hands hygienic by using anti-bacterial products. This is particularly recommended if there are cleaning kitchen cupboards under kitchen worktops. Cabinets are also a great source of interest for little ones so make sure your domestic helper is cleaning kitchen cupboards thoroughly, both inside and out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Baby.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Baby.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Baby-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sterilize_All_Feeding_Equipment\"><\/span><strong>Sterilize All Feeding Equipment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeding equipment goes into babies\u2019 mouths so it\u2019s important these are always completely clean. It\u2019s not just the bottle that requires constant cleaning though, everything that comes with it does too. That means the brush, bottle holders and any sterilizing equipment. Make sure your domestic helper keeps on top of cleaning here, and keep everything sterilized and hygienic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_Storage\"><\/span><strong>Safe Storage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Washing feeding equipment is one thing, but it\u2019s also important to be careful with how we dry and store these items. Ensure your domestic helper lets them air dry completely before storing them to prevent any germs or even mould from growing. If she is preparing baby food in the kitchen make sure she washes utensils with detergent and warm water, and stores in the same way. And remember: by cleaning kitchen cupboards regularly she\u2019ll be keeping your storage area hygienic and not undoing all that hard work sterilising those baby bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Wash-hand-home-hygiene-kids-domestic-helpers-cleaning-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"washing hands with soap\" class=\"wp-image-5014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Wash-hand-home-hygiene-kids-domestic-helpers-cleaning-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Wash-hand-home-hygiene-kids-domestic-helpers-cleaning-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Wash-hand-home-hygiene-kids-domestic-helpers-cleaning-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Wash-hand-home-hygiene-kids-domestic-helpers-cleaning-1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Happy_With_Hand_Washing\"><\/span><strong>Get Happy With Hand Washing &nbsp; <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another huge part of home hygiene is washing hands regularly, both your domestic helper\u2019s and your children\u2019s. Be sure to talk to your helper about the importance of hand hygiene when they start. Ask her to pay close attention to things that your child picks up in their hands (soon to then go into their mouths) and be sure to provide antibacterial wipes to use just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Communication_Makes_a_Difference\"><\/span><strong>Clear Communication Makes a Difference<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every household has its own standards and routines. Taking time to explain why certain cleaning steps matter helps helpers understand the importance of consistency, especially when caring for babies. Clear instructions, simple checklists, and gentle reminders go a long way in creating a safe environment for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_Safe_Space_for_Little_Ones\"><\/span><strong>Creating a Safe Space for Little Ones<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Baby-proofing your kitchen isn\u2019t about perfection \u2014 it\u2019s about consistency, awareness, and teamwork. When domestic helpers are given clear guidance and the right tools, they can confidently maintain a clean, baby-safe kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/domestic-helpers\/hong-kong\" title=\"\">HelperChoice<\/a>, we believe that supporting helpers with practical knowledge and clear expectations helps families create healthier, safer homes where children can grow and explore with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This should give you a good idea of how to help your domestic helper clean your home when you have a baby or child around. Put these tips into action and both of you will enjoy watching your little one grow and explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cleaning is an important task for many domestic helpers, but how specifically should the helper handle the housework when there are little ones around? It\u2019s vital to ensure babies and children are protected from harmful germs and microbes. 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