Declutter your Kitchen Tips

KITCHEN

Your kitchen gets used every day. Without maintaining small messes, you can have a big
cleaning job every day. This next set of tips will help you keep your kitchen clean and manageable.

Microwave

Here’s a good shortcut to cleaning your microwave: Fill up a cup of water
and put it in there on high for a few minutes. The steam from the cup will
loosen any stuck-on food, and then you can just wipe it away.

Baking Soda

Baking soda has many practical uses, especially in the kitchen. Here are a few ideas:

• Put an open box in your fridge and freezer to eliminate odors
and bad tastes.
• Sprinkle some in the bottom of your trashcans.
• Sprinkle some down your drain and garbage disposal to eliminate odors.

Fridge

Cleaning your fridge can be a big job, but here are a few tips to make it a bit easier:

• Toss out any bad food.
• Start with wiping down the top shelves and work down.
• Baking soda and water make a great cleaner and wont leave
your fridge smelling like harsh cleanser.
• After you wipe out the crispers, line them with paper towels for
easier cleaning next time.

Washing Dishes

Washing dishes can really be overwhelming. Here are some tips to make this grueling task a bit easier:
• Invest in a scrubber that you can put soap in the handle. This way you can “wash as you go,” eliminating huge piles of dirty dishes.
• Soak all dishes that have dried on food. This lets you use less elbow grease.
• Wash in groups—silverware, glasses, bowls, plates, pots and
pans.

Wipe Down

After the dishes are done and put away, don’t forget the wipe-down. This makes your kitchen have that extra clean look. When you’re wiping down, don’t forget:

• Counter tops
• Stove
• Sink
• Faucets
• Cupboard doors
• Table
• Chairs

Sweep and Mop

The very last thing you need to clean in your kitchen is the floor. There are lots of brooms and mops on the market these days. Make sure to use a broom and mop that best fit the needs of your floor.