Depending on how many people are using your kitchen, and how messy they are, kitchen cleaning can be an arduous task. But, with a little planning and use of the following tips, it doesn’t have to be quite such a chore:
- Take out the trash
Make sure that your trash can is an appropriate size for the amount of trash you typically accumulate, and don’t wait until it’s overflowing before emptying it.
- Keep countertops and surfaces clutter free
Keeping as many surfaces free of clutter as possible, will help make your kitchen look and feel cleaner, for longer, plus, if you do make a mess, you can easily clean it up without anything getting in your way.
- Maintain cookware and knives
Rust on cutlery and other kitchen utensils, pots and pans doesn’t just look unsightly, it can be harmful to your health, too. Check them once a month for rust, and clean them up as often as needed.
- Clean up spillages as they happen
As soon as you make a mess or spill something, whether it be on the floor or on a counter, clean it up right away. If left, stains will become harder to clean and could even attract bugs and vermin.
- Don’t procrastinate!
Cleaning as you go, instead of leaving it until the next day, may not be what you feel like doing at the time, but you’ll be thankful you did when it comes to the next day. Clean a little every day, and you can avoid having to waste your time on a marathon kitchen cleaning session.
- Keep the sink and dishwasher empty and clean
Try to avoid letting items build up in the sink, and empty the dishwasher after each cycle. Dirty crockery or pans will only make your kitchen smell and look a mess, and be harder to clean the longer you leave them. Don’t forget to clean your dishwasher and the sink to maintain a high level of cleanliness.
- Sanitize your counters frequently
Even if your counters and other surfaces look clean, they may be harbouring all manner of bacteria, so it’s important to keep them hygienically clean by spraying them with a sanitizing solution every day.
- Keep your stove clean
Food debris and spillages inside your stove will soon begin to smell and burn if not cleaned up quickly, especially if you continue to cook without having cleaned them up. Spray them with a cleaning solution to loosen the debris, and wipe or scrub away after each use.
If your kitchen is a busy space with many people using it, you might benefit from hiring a cleaning service. Cleaners can come in and get your kitchen clean and tidy as often as needed, saving you the time and effort.
Often more affordable than you might at first think, a cleaning service can make life easier and cleaner for you, and your entire family.
