Quick & Easy DIY Tips To Keep Your Kitchen Clean
They say that kitchen is the heart of the home. An absolute truth. In other words, the kitchen is the go-to destination for culinary magic, thus the favorite place to be for real cooking enthusiasts.
But, another truth is that preparing the yummy dishes sometimes can turn to a messy adventure, transforming the kitchen into a chaotic place, ‘overcrowded’ with piles of dishes, grease splatters and crumbs on the floor. This means that after finishing with your pleasurable cooking mastery, you will have one more thing to do – cleaning.
For some, cleaning is a troublesome and demanding task, especially when it comes to keeping the kitchen always clean and enjoyable. Good news is that you do not have to turn to a house cleaning service, because there are some simple, quick and easy ways to perform this task by yourself. Take a look at our recommended DIY tips that will help you keep the kitchen shining on a daily basis with less work.
- Tip No. 1 – Get The Right Cleaning Equipment
How can you delve into a successful cleaning adventure without having the right cleaning tools by your side? Do a bit of shopping and buy some quality and effective kitchen-cleaning products, dishwasher detergents, sponges, paper towels, cleaning scrubbers and other cleaning supplies. Since they are all small-sized, you can easily store them in a pull-out drawer, in an over-the-cabinet door rack, in some baskets and buckets or under the kitchen sink. The choice is all yours!
- Tip No. 2 – Clean The Sink After Washing The Dishes
Believe it or not, but cleaning the kitchen sink is a habit that is good not only for your kitchen, but for you as well, as will make you feel pretty good! You should consider this task a soothing and satisfying little ritual that will maintain the kitchen sink always in a good shape. For this purpose, you can use a simple cleaning product to rinse the sink with warm water after each dishwashing session. It is simple and it is fast, but most important of all – it will keep the sink exceptionally clean and good-smelling.
- Tip No. 3 – Make Sure The Countertops Feature An Inspiring And Invigorating Look
Second must-do thing is to both clean and clear the kitchen countertops properly. What does this mean? Messy and overcrowded countertops with too many small kitchen appliances, gadgets and tools can give your kitchen an untidy, claustrophobic look. Hence, what you should do is to clear a few things off them and keep only the essentials, such as the juicer, the toaster and the coffee machine. Moreover, as countertops are the pieces of kitchen equipment where most of the cooking action is performed, make sure that you clean them after every cooking session. A clean sponge or a wet, soft cloth will work perfectly to accomplish this mission.
- Tip No. 4 – Get A Big-Sized Recycling Bin For The Kitchen
Food leftovers can be pretty dangerous, not only for the impeccable look of the kitchen, but in health terms as well. Having food leftovers all over the kitchen, works as a real magnet for nasty termites and rodents that may bring unwelcome diseases to your home. If your current kitchen recycling bin is too small and you collect the rest of trash in paper bags, stop doing that. Buy a bigger recycling bin and the problem is solved! One more thing: Make sure that you frequently throw the trash, as this is the best way to prevent getting ‘attacked’ by the aforementioned home-intruders.
- Tip No. 5 – Maintain The Cleanliness Of The Cookware And Cutlery
Do not forget that you will also have to remove the rust spots and clean the burnt-on stains on your stainless steel pans and pots. Removing the stains from your cookware/cutlery and polishing them should be one of your kitchen-cleaning habits that you will practice at least once a month. This is a must-do thing if you want them look shiny and new, but also if you want to ensure their utility for the years to come.
Final thought: I hope this simple guide will be helpful enough to make your kitchen the perfect place to be. Now you are all set to put on the apron and whip up something spectacular. Bon appétit!
Written by Cardinal Maids – Cleveland Cleaning Service
