362 different species of bacteria live inside the average kitchen sponge. While not all bacteria are bad, some of them can make you sick. If that’s all on the sponge, how dirty is your kitchen?
Kitchen cleaning is tough, but we’re here to offer some advice with a brief cleaning guide so you can keep your space clean. Read on for our top 5 kitchen cleaning tips.
1. Clean As You Go
This is the #1 most important kitchen cleaning tip anyone can give you, but it’s also one of the hardest ones to implement. You should try to clean as you go. That means that while you’re cooking, you should make an effort to wipe your kitchen counters and rinse dishes before the meal is even done.
When you clean as you go, you don’t give food time to get stuck and leave stains. You also don’t have to worry about cleaning up a messy kitchen when you’re tired after you eat.
Of course, you’ll still need to clean your kitchen every week, but this will get rid of a lot of the more time-consuming tasks.
2. Invest in Storage
If you have a kitchen without much storage, you know how quickly things can pile up. Some things can be decluttered (more on that later), but others are necessities for anyone who cooks often. What do you do when you don’t have enough cabinets or counter space?
If possible, invest in extra storage. A baker’s rack makes a great addition to any kitchen, especially if it has a good surface for appliances. You could also get a kitchen island.
If that’s not a possibility, look for ways to make better use of the storage you have. Add extra shelves or drawer dividers, for example.
3. Do Routine Declutters
Your kitchen needs to be decluttered often. How much food do you have in your refrigerator or freezer that’s long past its best-by date? How many things in your cabinets are collecting dust when you could donate them to people who need them?
How many of the same-size pans do you really need?
We recommend going through your kitchen at least once per month to declutter.
4. Wipe the Sink After Doing Dishes
When you’re done washing the dishes, you may think your sink is clean. After all, you just washed it, right?
There may be some grime lurking when the water goes down the drain. Wipe it down with a sponge or cloth to get rid of any debris or grime. Once per week, spray it with an all-purpose cleaning solution.
5. Consider Asking for Help
Is your kitchen a bit of a nightmare? We’ve been there. If you don’t even know where to start, consider hiring someone to help you instead, like this eco-friendly cleaning service.
After one deep clean, it will be far easier for you to keep your kitchen clean in the future.
Keep These Kitchen Cleaning Tips in Mind
These kitchen cleaning tips will help you keep your kitchen tidy even if you’re a messy cook. Don’t wait until it gets overwhelming! A clean kitchen is a happy kitchen.
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