What I Know Let us determine how much you already know about basic preventive maintenance. Take this test. Write your answers in your TLE notebook. A. True or False Direction: Read each statement below carefully. Write True if you think the statement is correct and write False if you think the statement is not correct. 1. Disinfecting your kitchen on a regular basis should be an essential part of your housekeeping routine. _2.Sanitizing is usually achieved using heat and water or chemicals or a combination of both methods. 3.Effective cleaning must occur after sanitizing. -4. The types of chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing kitchen tools and equipment should be safe for food. 5.Proper cleaning and sanitizing is essential to producing high quality, safe baked products. 6. Irregular cleaning of food preparation areas can leave you susceptible to dangerous bacteria like salmonella. 7.Natural disinfectants made at home can also be effective at kitchen cleaning. 8. Good sanitation starts with every individual. 9. Preventive maintenance of kitchen tools and equipment was done to improve equipment efficiency. 10. Maintenance tasks could include any of the following inspecting, monitoring, lubricating and using the same parts. 11. Preventive maintenance saves you money by reducing equipment breakdowns and improving operating performance. 12. Turn off and unplug equipment before cleaning 13. Maintaining a clean work environment is critical in preventing foodborne illness. 14. Store knives in a safe place where their blades won't come in contact with potentially damaging surfaces. 15. Preventive maintenance plan for your kitchen will keep it running smoothly​