Which item is not listed as something to clean during kitchen work?

• A. Oven mitts
• B. Hands
• C. Counters
• D. Dishes

Answer: (A)

Keeping the kitchen safe during cooking relies on cleaning hands, surfaces, and dishes to stop germs from spreading. You wash your hands regularly to remove bacteria, wipe and sanitize counters to remove spills that could contaminate food, and wash dishes to remove food residues that harbor microbes. Oven mitts, while they should be cleaned too, aren’t typically part of the ongoing cleaning tasks while you’re cooking—they’re worn for protection and are usually cleaned after cooking or during laundry. That’s why oven mitts are the item not listed as something to clean during kitchen work.