We get it, cleaning your kitchen can feel impossible. Most people find that kitchen cleaning can be overwhelming and end up putting it off. Your kitchen should feel like a sanctuary and a place to spend time with family and friends. Hosting parties and events can be easy, but cleaning up can be a pain.
There are so many things that get dirty quickly with regular use, or with big events; The refrigerator, the oven, microwave and stove are all greasy spaces that can take a long time to clean.
That is why we have put together some kitchen cleaning tips to help you keep your kitchen sparkling clean without a huge headache, you will find yourself loving being in your home again, and maybe you will even enjoy cleaning it again.
Clean your kitchen by category – break things down and make your job easier
Breaking up big tasks into smaller ones helps make it more manageable, that is why it is important to figure out what needs to be cleaned and what things can wait.
Make a list of all of the things that need to be cleaned and start with one thing at a time; this can look like sorting appliances into one category and dishes into another.
Here is how I like to separate my cleaning tasks in order of importance and ease of execution, starting with the easiest tasks and working my way up into the bigger ones.
Cleaning effectively means knowing where messes will be made along the cleaning journey and planning ahead.
Delegate cleaning when possible – getting help is a game changer
If you have a helper or cleaner aiding in the cleaning work, you can delegate tasks to each of them to ensure each space is cleaned as quickly as possible. Assigning rooms or categories helps ensure each task is executed quickly. Knowing how to delegate cleaning tasks will take some pressure off your shoulders and help you free up more of your time. Hiring help or having someone who lives with you take on tasks can lighten the load and make your cleaning experience much more pleasant. Talk to Maid-Serv about getting some cleaning help for your home.
Work around your daily habits – life changing habit advice
If you tend to put your keys on the table or counter right when you walk in the door and you never remember to “put them away” then you should move your organization to work with your current habits, not against them. Put your key holder in the kitchen where your keys usually end up and voila you have eliminated a cleaning step just by working with your current habits. This principle can be applied with any cleaning habit and you can move things around to keep things cleaner. Caroline Winkler has some great advice about home orginization here.
Follow a Kitchen Cleaning guide – the best way to clean your kitchen
One of the best ways to ensure everything gets done is by creating a kitchen cleaning plan. Every house is different and it is important to clean in a way that is effective for you!
Try using a cleaning checklist like the one from the Spruce and you will have find it much easier to clean with a set list of instructions to follow. Creating cleaning plans are a great way to make sure things don’t get missed or forgotten.
You got this! Kitchen Cleaning is your new best friend
Thanks for reading this blog, we hope that it helped you tackle a big task in your home! Let us know if you would like to set up a cleaning with Maid-Serv today!