Step 4 – Kitchen
Cockroaches are attracted to food and moisture – including crumbs, cooking grease and plain water. After dust mites, cockroaches are the second largest group of indoor allergens. It’s important to remove or tightly cover all food and >water, especially at night when cockroaches are more active.
Food + Water = Cockroaches
Cockroaches are often found around the refrigerator because of food spills and dampness. These spills and moisture also grow mold. Keeping your refrigerator clean is an important part of controlling allergens. Follow the cleaning instructions in your owner’s manual.
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Clean
food and grease from stove daily. - Clean up food and spill, crumbs and liquids on counter tops and floors immediately.
- Empty trash daily.
- Keep the cabinet under your sink dry.
- Clean the outside and inside of the refrigerator.
- Wash floors at least weekly.
- Keep food in closed containers.
- Use bait or gel products to get rid of cockroaches. Follow instructions on the product.
- Step 1 - Start with an Allergen-Control Plan
- Step 2 - Bedrooms
- Step 3 - Bathrooms
- Step 4 - Kitchen
- Step 5 - Living Areas
- Step 6 - Air Handling System
- Step 7 - Cleaning Products
- Step 8 - The Clutter Plan
- Step 9 - Water Incursion
- Step 10 - Cleaning if You Have Allergies or Asthma
- Step 11 - Allergy Free Cleaning Products