The kitchen is a major splash zone of grease, food, and various other liquids, so we understand if cleaning the kitchen feels like your most-dreaded chore of the day. But hey, nothing beats returning home to a kitchen that’s fresh and sparkling clean. It might even inspire you to whip up more homecooked meals! To help make things easier for you, here’s a comprehensive guide to keeping your kitchen spick and span, plus some helpful kitchen cleaning tips!
- Wash all dishes
- Wipe down benches, cabinets, backsplashes, stovetop and main appliances
- Sweep floor
- Empty rubbish
- Clean up any spills as they occur
- Mop floor
- Clear out expired items from fridge
- Wipe power/light switches and the phone
- Thoroughly clean counters and all other workspaces
- Wash the rubbish bin
- For cabinets, wash stubborn dirt off handles and greasy spots with dishwashing detergent, wipe down entire cabinet, then buff dry
- Thoroughly clean small appliances plus large ones such as the fridge, dishwasher and microwave
- Give the oven a heavy-duty clean
- Deep clean the sink and drain
- Dust lights
- Wash and dry the cutlery holder and dish rack
Baking soda is a surprisingly hard worker when it comes to cleaning and we love using it to refresh our ovens without requiring a whole lot of elbow grease.
Mix:
- ¾ cup of baking soda
- ¼ cup of salt
- ¼ of water
Apply the mixture all around the inside of the oven (avoiding bare metal and using foil to seal any openings) and leave overnight. In the morning you should be able to simply wipe clean and reveal an almost-new oven.
From scented candles to fragranced sprays, there’s a number of different ways to help keep your kitchen smelling fresh and clean for longer. If you’re looking for an au naturale solution to keep your home smelling amazing, here are some of our favourite ideas…
- Keep an open box of baking soda in the fridge, or a small, open bowl of coffee grounds
- Place a ball of cotton wool soaked with a few drops of vanilla essence in the rubbish bin
- Boil lemon slices in water for 15 minutes to imbue the kitchen with a fresh aroma
Text: Homes to Love