Quick Cleaning of Kitchen Without Sacrificing Quality Clean Up

Getting rid of clutter in the kitchen goes a long way to helping make the kitchen quick to clean. How many spatulas do we really need? When was the last time you used your bread maker, steamer, panini press? Keep items you use daily at eye level storage. Items that are used weekly go a little higher or lower. Items that are used monthly go at the bottom or the top. Items used less frequently can be stored away from the kitchen.

A daily quick mop or even just wiping up spills and sticky spots daily will make your more intense monthly mopping a breeze. All-in-one mops make a great daily mopping tool. Pay special attention to food preparation and eating areas.

Make sure to rinse out your dish brushes and cloths thoroughly. Wring them out all the way to prevent them from becoming sour. Sponges can be great tools for cleaning the kitchen, but they can also harbor a lot of bacteria. Keep your sponge sanitary by keeping it wrung out and dry when not in use. You can sanitize your sponge by giving it a quick zap in the microwave, or running it through the dishwasher on the top rack. Don't be afraid to toss an old sponge, though. They may only last a few weeks to a month. Throw out right away if the sponge starts to discolor or develops an odor.

Baking soda has a ton of uses in your kitchen. As a mild abrasive it can help clean sinks, countertops, and appliances. It helps remove odors from appliances, dishes, and drains. Dry baking soda can help absorb oil and other stains on countertops.

To keep the trash from smelling up the room, sprinkle baking soda into the trash can to help absorb smelly odors until the bag is full. Save yourself some time searching for extra bags, by storing a few bags in the bottom of the trash can. When you pull out the old bag, a new bag will be ready and waiting.

1. The more people you have who live and eat in your home, the more time this process is going to take. But, you have an advantage, more people to make messes means more people to clean them up. Make cleaning up the kitchen after dinner a family affair. Divide the steps between your family members, and you really can have the kitchen done in a short time.
2. Train your family members to clear and rinse their own plates after each meal. This simple act takes little time for each person, but saves so much time for the dish person later.
3. Run a sink of hot soapy water before food preparation begins. As mixing bowls, cutting boards, knives, etc, become dirty, quickly wash them out to prevent food from drying and sticking.
4. This quick cleanup is designed for daily maintenance. It can also be used for a fast fix when unexpected company is on the way. Doing this routine will not substitute for the inevitable need to clean more deeply on a regular basis.

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