Kitchen Cleaning
Organization and Action Steps to Kitchen Cleaning
This blog takes you into your kitchen, which is one of the most-used spaces in your home, to find the spots that need deep cleaning. Look to The Uncluttered Life’s Declutter Deck® for tips and tricks about home organization.
Organization
Your garbage disposal should be cleaned monthly. Or, in addition, when you smell odors.
The easiest way to clean splatters and messes in the microwave is to clean them as soon as they happen. They are easier to get up immediately once you notice a spill.
Range vents should also be cleaned regularly. Aim for once every few months.
Action Steps
Clean your sink nightly. I have been doing this for years. You can do this by sprinkling baking soda around the sink, drizzling dish soap over the top, and using a non-abrasive sponge to work it around. Rinse. Polish with a microfiber cloth. It sparkles.
To clean the garbage disposal, sprinkle baking soda down the disposal. Top it with dish soap (you can even add ice cubes). Use a disposal scrub brush to scrub down the inside. An alternative to this is to use disposal tablets.
To clean the microwave, place a bowel of water or vinegar inside the microwave. Turn the microwave on for five minutes. Carefully, and we stress carefully, remove the bowl and wipe the microwave down with a rag.
Place range vents in warm dishwasher soap (Dawn, etc.) and use a soft bristle brush to get into the grooves of the vent. Rinse and let dry before putting them back.
Clean cutting boards often, or when they start to look dry. Sprinkle salt on the board and scrub with half a lemon. Never put wooden cutting boards in the dishwasher.
Wash the refrigerator shelves and drawers in the sink with soapy water. Or, as an alternative, spray them while they are in the refrigerator with an all-purpose cleaner or vinegar water.