Keeping your kitchen clean can feel like an impossible battle. There’s never a moment of rest between cooking, eating, and just day-to-day life.
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In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to let your kitchen go. We get it—but that doesn’t mean you should accept a dirty kitchen as a compromise. Kitchen cleaning is no one-size-fits-all task; several things can be done to keep your kitchen clean. From big projects to frequent upkeep, here are our top 9 tips for keeping your kitchen clean.
1. Cook with less grease.
When cooking at home, use non-stick and ceramic pans for dishes like eggs and pancakes. These surfaces require minimal oil or butter, reducing the need for post-meal cleanup.
2. Serve your meals on plates, not countertops.
Serve your meals on plates, not countertops. When you eat in the kitchen, you’ll have to clean up after yourself. Scrape leftovers into the trash, put dirty dishes in the dishwasher, and wipe off the countertops. The kitchen is instantly tidied up the next time you use it.
Think of the kitchen like a stage: Set the scene by arranging everything neatly on your countertop. Voila! As you move around, your kitchen will instantly appear tidier and more organized to other family members.
3. Clean up as you go.
I’ve heard the theory that if you clean up as you go, your home will be spotless by the end of the day. I’ve tried it, and it doesn’t always hold. But there is a little bit of truth in it. Being tidy as you go makes a big difference since piles of dirty dishes or laundry can quickly take over your kitchen. If you aren’t great at keeping your kitchen clean while you cook, stick around while you do it.
4. Give up the Sponge.
Use dishcloths or microfiber kitchen towels instead of sponges to quickly wipe down surfaces in your kitchens, such as your countertop and stainless steel appliances. Besides the fact that sponges harbor bacteria, they also can’t withstand hot water, and mild detergents like dishcloths or microfiber towels can.
5. Wash your dishes regularly.
Don’t leave them sitting in the sink until they’re “good and dirty.” By cleaning up smaller messes when they happen, you’ll spend less time doing it all at once later on or risk forgetting about it and letting it build up over several weeks
6. Remove Stains.
The stains usually come in coffee, tea, or fruit juices splashes. They’re pretty easy to remove, but first, you must determine if the stains are still wet and soapy or dry and hard. If they are still wet, blot them with a cloth soaked in water and dishwashing liquid, then rinse with water
7. Set aside one day to deep-clean your kitchen.
Let’s face it: cleaning up a kitchen can be a daunting task. It’s an area that tends to get cluttered and dirty very quickly and often takes a back seat to other chores like dishes, laundry, or paying the bills. But it’s also one of the most critical areas to pay attention to — first and foremost because it’s the room in your home where you spend the most time, but also because your kitchen is the focal point of your home and often the place where you entertain guest
Try scheduling a deep cleaning night once a week or once a month to make sure you’re tackling everything.
8. De-clutter regularly.
Gather items that haven’t been touched for months into a kitchen box and store them elsewhere for an hour or two a few times a year. The kitchen will look better immediately as objects are cleared away from countertops, work surfaces, and floors.
9. Ditch the Spray Bottle.
Nobody likes a kitchen that looks like a science lab. Instead, reach for a vinegar or lemon juice bottle to clean your windows and mirrors. Both items have antibacterial and antifungal properties that will keep germs at bay without the need for harsh chemicals.
Wrapping Up
If you’re still reading this article, the odds are you’re an expert at eating.—sorry, that was a low blow, we couldn’t help ourselves. You see, we have one thing in common with folks who read food blogs: we both appreciate a good meal. This means that kitchens are often used for entertaining or cooking for large groups of people—which means more grease, more spills and more grime. To help prevent your kitchen from becoming a complete disaster zone, you can use the above tips to keep it clean and avoid an embarrassing situation when your sister comes over for dinner.
Barry Lachey is a Professional Editor at Zobuz. Previously He has also worked for Moxly Sports and Network Resources “Joe Joe.” He is a graduate of the Kings College at the University of Thames Valley London. You can reach Barry via email or by phone.
