Keeping a kitchen clean is a formidable task and according to many, just like the words of that old Perry Como song, “It’s Impossible.” This is an attempt to present some helpful tips to those of you out there who are brave enough to conquer new cleaning worlds, namely your own kitchen. Pay attention, for there may be a quiz afterwards. So hold your nose, get your sponge and here we go.
The first tip which can make a very big difference in the appearance of your kitchen (making it look clean) is the to clear the counters. Knick-knack displays have their place and certainly add to the beauty and character of a room, but if you consider them dust-traps and obstacles that need to be moved in order to clean, you will suddenly feel differently about their intrusion on your kitchen counter. So clear the counters and the decks and let’s move on.
Keep a bowl of sudsy water in the sink. This will save you more time than you can imagine. This gives dishes a chance to soak while you are busy cleaning other things. (We can dream, can’t we?) Seriously, keep adding dishes to the bowl and change the water at the end of the day. This will get dishes and silverware even cleaner when it comes time to add them to the dishwasher. Do it without notifying the dishwasher, as you don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings.
Get rid of unnecessary plastic-ware.
Those food containers are wonderful and a necessary adjunct to any well meaning kitchen, but they do take up a lot of cabinet space. Keep an assortment on hand and the very large ones store somewhere else. A whole new cabinet may open sesame before your startled and less cluttered eyes.
Stay tuned for more kitchen tips. Do YOU have any you would like to share?