Did you Know

• Include small cleaning tasks in your routine.
• If a task takes less than 2 minutes, do it right away.
• Don’t overload spaces to keep things tidy and uncluttered.
• Clean while you cook and take advantage of waiting times in the kitchen.
• Use scented candles, a home that smells good seems cleaner.

• Choose eco-friendly materials.
• Manage waste responsibly.
• Take advantage of natural light to reduce the need for artificial lighting.
• Opt for LED bulbs to consume less energy.
• Install double-glazed windows that guarantee optimum thermal and acoustic insulation.
• Opt for home automation.

• Optimisation of space, extending the surface of the worktop when it is not being used as a hob.
• Clean, minimalist design, elegant, simple finishes and no elements that take up visual space.
• Simplicity, the system for using it is very simple and intuitive.
• Energy efficiency, they heat only the desired container and do not waste energy heating the rest of the surface.
• Versatility, the surface can be used for cooking, cutting food or even eating.

• Choose materials that are durable and easy to maintain.
• Use baskets, shelves and drawers with dividers for efficient organisation.
• Incorporate mirrors with hidden cabinets for discreet storage.
• Install smart lighting, controllable from your smartphone.
• Use heated towel racks to keep towels neat, warm and dry.
• Smart toilet: With functions such as self-cleaning, integrated bidet and seat heating.

• Floor lamps: Perfect for illuminating reading areas or corners of a room.
• Table lamps: Ideal for bedside tables, side tables or desks.
• Pendant lamps: They provide general lighting and add personality to your home.
• Wall sconces: Great for lighting hallways, staircases or adding ambient light to specific areas.
• Recessed lights: They are installed in the ceiling and are a discreet and elegant option.

• Organise your space, consider work areas, storage, water and electricity connections.
• Install good lighting with LED lights for a cosy atmosphere and good visibility at night.
• Include outdoor appliances that are sturdy and easy to clean.
• Provide storage space for utensils, ducks and food.
• Use weather- and wear-resistant materials and surfaces for a durable outdoor kitchen.

• When freezing, food should be fresh and freshly purchased.
• Clean, package and label foods before freezing.
• Freezing should be quick and maintain a temperature of at least -18C.
• Thaw in a controlled manner: in the refrigerator, and never at room temperature.
• Never freeze a thawed food unless it has been previously cooked.

Those that can be a focus of infections and we must take extreme care:

• Storage area: Pantry. Refrigerator. Freezer.
• Handling area: Sink. Countertop.. Utensils. Knives. Cutting boards. Kitchen cloths and rags.
• Waste and recycling area: Garbage. Recycling bins.

• Carefully clean foods that are consumed raw, such as vegetables.
• To prepare cold sauces, such as mayonnaise, extreme hygiene precautions, keep them cold and consume them as soon as possible.
• Dishes prepared with heat but consumed cold, such as custard or pastry cream, are also considered risky.

Some points in the kitchen that can be a source of infection:

• The refrigerator door
• Knobs and handles on doors, cabinets, dishwashers and ovens
• Knife handle
• Switches
• The pantry

Now that nothing is like before, it’s time to relearn how to live your kitchen. Now more than ever, rediscover your kitchen.

Rediscover the heart of your home.

• Ventilate common areas and spaces frequently since germ particles remain in the air for about 3 hours.
• Do not smoke inside the house.
• Install the dining room table near the window for better ventilation.
• Be tolerant to room temperature allowing maximum fresh air to enter. And avoid humidity.

• 43% use the kitchen to make the main meals.
• 29% for meetings with guests.
• 11% to work.
• 17% for other tasks.

• 63.5% prioritize functionality (make the most of space).
• 15.1% savings (exterior light, optimal furniture for food preservation, A +++ appliances).
• 12% the quality and durability of the materials.
• 10% design and aesthetics (latest trends in colors, materials, etc.).

• Respect the usual practices of good food handling.
• Take advantage of the traditional recipes for use to avoid food waste at all costs.

• Put the bags on the floor, wash our hands and put the food in its storage place, putting the oldest in front. Take advantage to review the expiration dates or preferred consumption.
• Wash the bags used in the washing machine on a hot water program.

• Go to the center avoiding rush hours and trying to maintain a safety distance of at least one meter with other clients. Of course, do not go if we have any symptoms that make us suspect that we are infected.
• Carry our own shopping bags avoiding using carts and baskets from the supermarket.
• Do not touch food without wearing gloves and throwing away. Preferably use your own cloth sachets.