Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    GliadinX

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):
    GliadinX

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Cleaning A Glutened Kitchen: A Handy Flowchart

Edo

By Edo
in Coping with Celiac Disease

Recommended Posts

Edo Rookie
Edo
Posted

Everyone in our apartment is now gluten-free, so today our kitchen was finally cleaned from top to bottom to eradicate the gluten once and for all. Not an easy job. I have been slowly working on it by myself for weeks and my hands became unhappy. So, my boyfriend took on the mission. He invited two friends over to assist him on this crusade. None of them are celiac, so they needed some education, and what better than one of my boyfriend's famous flowcharts to answer any question they might have? (The answer is a resounding: "Probably nothing, maybe.") For anyone else who finds cleaning a daunting task, here is Lloyd's Gluten Cleaning Flowchart. Enjoy, and you're welcome. ^_^

glutencleaningflowchart.webp

(Oh yeah, I think the word I might have been looking for in the title was "awesome," not "handy.")

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Daura Damm
Smith & Truslow

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):
Little Northern Bakehouse

mroper Rookie
mroper
Posted

This is hysterical!!! I love it!!!!

butterfl8 Rookie
butterfl8
Posted

HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!! Love it!!!

-Daisy

butterfl8 Rookie
butterfl8
Posted

I think this is a great educational tool for those who don't understand our life. Great job to your boyfriend.

Edo Rookie
Edo
Posted
  • Author

My favorite part is that if you say no to sanitizing or drying it, the flowchart makes you clean it again. My love's flowcharts don't take no lip! (lol)

Lynayah Enthusiast
Lynayah
Posted

This is great! My husband really got a kick out of it, because he knows how it feels to try to follow those rules (but in his head, not on paper). Thank you for sharing this!

Question: What method do you/he use to sanitize?

Thanks -- happy Valentines Day!

Edo Rookie
Edo
Posted
  • Author

This is great! My husband really got a kick out of it, because he knows how it feels to try to follow those rules (but in his head, not on paper). Thank you for sharing this!

Question: What method do you/he use to sanitize?

Thanks -- happy Valentines Day!

For killing germs, I think all we've got is some multipurpose windex or something. But gluten isn't a germ, right? It cannot be killed! :o So mostly we focus on SCRUBBING with rough sponges and dish soap. We've got one sponge for the first cleaning, then we use a different sponge for the next two passes, hoping to pick up most of the gluten on the first pass and not spread it around again with the contaminated sponge. I'm not sure if it's the best way, but that's what we thought up. We're still fine-tuning it. Suggestions welcome. ^_^

Happy Valentines! =O Funny enough, we're spending today cleaning again. :P

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Authentic Foods
Daura Damm

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):
NutHouse! Granola Co.

Lynayah Enthusiast
Lynayah
Posted

For killing germs, I think all we've got is some multipurpose windex or something. But gluten isn't a germ, right? It cannot be killed! :o So mostly we focus on SCRUBBING with rough sponges and dish soap. We've got one sponge for the first cleaning, then we use a different sponge for the next two passes, hoping to pick up most of the gluten on the first pass and not spread it around again with the contaminated sponge. I'm not sure if it's the best way, but that's what we thought up. We're still fine-tuning it. Suggestions welcome. ^_^

Happy Valentines! =O Funny enough, we're spending today cleaning again. :P

For us, we use a dishwasher that has a sanitizing cycle. Even with that, we use a Brillo pad for any ceramic or stainless steel cookware for anything that has had anything gluten in it -- before it goes into the dishwasher.

Edo Rookie
Edo
Posted
  • Author

For us, we use a dishwasher that has a sanitizing cycle. Even with that, we use a Brillo pad for any ceramic or stainless steel cookware for anything that has had anything gluten in it -- before it goes into the dishwasher.

Oh yeah, for dishes I pretty much did the same thing. The day Lloyd made his flowchart was when they were cleaning surfaces, not dishes (sorry for not mentioning). I had cleaned the dishes by that time. I had to de-gluten them just once since there's no gluten consumed in this house to get on them anymore, and had put them on uncontaminated surfaces until everything else was cleaned. I scrubbed and rinsed them thoroughly before running them through the dishwasher (I actually ran them twice because our dishwasher kinda sucks... no sanitize cycle and leaves soap residue). And then, because of the dishwasher residue, they were cleaned once more just to remove it. And now I think they're good. We got rid of all our plastics and only kept metal/ceramic/glass. I eat off our ceramic plates and use our metal flatware and seem to get no reaction. :)

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):
    Food for Life


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      129,142
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    ALL4SYLF
    Newest Member
    ALL4SYLF
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
    Tierra Farm

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.2k
    • Total Posts
      71.5k
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):
    GliadinX


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):
    Daura Damm


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Scott Adams
      Not Just Wheat, Barley and Rye Glutens that make us sick

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      This is such an important discussion! While corn gluten (zein) is structurally different from wheat gluten, emerging research suggests some celiac and gluten-sensitive individuals may still react to it, whether due to cross-reactivity, inflammation, or other factors. For those with non-responsive celiac disease or ongoing symptoms, eliminating corn—especially processed derivatives like corn syrup—might be worth exploring under medical guidance. That said, corn’s broader health impact (GMOs, digestibility, nutritional profile) is a separate but valid concern. Like you mentioned, ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘healthy,’ and whole, unprocessed foods are often the safest bet. For those sensitive to corn, alternatives like quinoa, rice, or nutrient-dense starches (e.g., sweet potatoes) can help fill the gap. Always fascinating (and frustrating) how individualized this journey is—thanks for highlighting these nuances! Many people with celiac disease, especially those who are in the 0-2 year range of their recovery, have additional food intolerance issues which could be temporary. To figure this out you may need to keep a food diary and do an elimination diet over a few months. Some common food intolerance issues are dairy/casein, eggs, corn, oats, and soy. The good news is that after your gut heals (for most people who are 100% gluten-free this will take several months to two years) you may be able to slowly add some these items back into your diet after the damaged villi heal. This article may be helpful:    
    • Scott Adams
      Mama trying to help 3 year old!!!

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      I’m so sorry your little one is going through this. Celiac recovery can take time (sometimes months for gut healing), but the ongoing leg pain is concerning. Since his anemia was severe, have his doctors checked his other nutrient levels? Deficiencies in magnesium, vitamin D, or B12 could contribute to muscle/joint pain. A pediatric GI or rheumatologist might also explore if there’s concurrent inflammation or autoimmune involvement (like juvenile arthritis, which sometimes overlaps with celiac). Gentle massage, Epsom salt baths (for magnesium absorption), or low-impact activities like swimming could help ease discomfort while he heals. Keep advocating for him—you’re doing an amazing job!
    • Stuartpope
      Mama trying to help 3 year old!!!

      By Stuartpope · Posted

      Thank you for the input. We go back to the GI doctor in June- she wants to do more labs to check vitamin levels( not sure why the didn't check all at once with the iron being so low) and recheck inflammatory levels. Just trying to find him some relief in the meantime.
    • trents
      Mama trying to help 3 year old!!!

      By trents · Posted

      Welcome to the forum, @Stuartpope! With Marsh 3b damage to the villous lining of the small bowel, your son is likely deficient in a number of vitamin and minerals due to poor absorption, not just iron. B12 and all the other B vitamins are likely low. I would suggest looking into a high quality gluten-free B complex, D3, magnesium glycinate (the form of magnesium is important) and zinc. A children's multivitamin likely will not be potent enough. We commonly recommend this combo of vitamins and minerals to new celiacs as adults. Thing is, you would want to consult with a pediatrician about dosage because of his young age. In time, with the gluten-free diet his villi will rebound but he may need a kick start right now with some high potency supplements.
    • Stuartpope
      Mama trying to help 3 year old!!!

      By Stuartpope · Posted

      Hey yall!  New Celiac mama trying to help my son! My 3 year old was just diagnosed with Marsh 3b by a biopsy. We started this journey due to him being severely anemic (ferritin levels 1.2) He has had  3 iron infusions to help with the anemia. He has also been gluten free for a month. He is still having leg/ joint pain( he described a burning/ hurting) Im trying to help with his leg pain. He has trouble playing ( spending most days on the couch) He tells me 5/6X a day that his legs are hurting. Gets worse when walking or  playing. We have done OTC pain meds/ heating pad/ warm baths. What else can I do to help him be a kid.     Thanks for the help 
×
×
  • Create New...