10 Tricks to Keep Your Kitchen Clean Without Wasting Time

Are you tired of coming home to a dirty kitchen everyday? Do you want to learn the easy way to to keep your kitchen clean without cleaning it everyday?

Nobody wants to spend hours cleaning their kitchen everyday. And yet, it is a common chore that we all have to do. Why not come up with tricks and shortcuts that will help you get the job done without wasting time? In this blog post, we will share 10 tricks and shortcuts for keeping your kitchen clean without spending too much time on it!

Table of contents

• Make a schedule for cleaning the kitchen
• Set up an automatic dishwasher
• Use paper plates and plastic utensils
• Get rid of clutter in your kitchen
• Put all your food away after eating
• Keep dish towel handy for quick cleanup
• Clean as you go
• Put all spoons, spatulas and other utensils into one drawer
• Use labels on jars
• Store spices in alphabetical order

What are the common kitchen problems?

• Just to go over a few, the most common kitchen problems are lack of storage, and clutter.
• The common misconception of the lack of space is that if you have a small kitchen you can’t have everything you need. Small space means minimal items that is needed, which minimizes the clutter.

Why does this problem happen?

• Countertops are used for storage
• When you get in to the habit of leaving foods like cereal, bread on the countertops, your kitchen becomes overcrowded, and over time there will be no space on the counter to do the basics such as, chopping.
• I used to the person to keep everything on the countertop to have easy access. I come to realize that it is just pure laziness, and when you keep your kitchen organized and keep things labeled and in the right place, it makes life so much easier.

10 Tricks to Keep Your Kitchen Clean

Tip 1: Make a schedule for cleaning

Whenever you have time, it is always good to make a check list for your kitchen duty duties. Schedule on your calendar one to two times a week to get it done and not stress about it for the rest of the week.

Be careful not to put all the work on yourself, include the family in the new way of keeping the kitchen clean and get everyone on board.

Tips to get the whole family involved

• Swap cooking and cleanup tasks
• Give everyone a task in the kitchen

Tip 2: Set up an automatic dishwasher so you don’t worry about dishes piling up

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of dishes piling up in your sink, it might be time to get an automatic dishwasher. Most new homes come equipped with one but if yours doesn’t, they can easily be installed and attached to your kitchen faucet so that all you have to do is press a button before leaving the house.

Tips for cleaning the dishwasher

• Fill 1 cup with white vinegar and place it on the bottom of the empty dishwasher. Set the dishwasher to run on a hot water cycle. The vinegar will break down any remaining bits of food, grease, soap scum, and residue.
• After a good cleaning of the dishwasher, sprinkle with baking soda to give it a fresh scent.

Tip 3: Use paper plates and plastic utensils

Plastic dishes can come in very handy when you are on the go. They are great for picnics, family dinners or parties because it will keep your table clean without having to do much cleaning up later. If you want to be environmentally friendly, opt for biodegradable ones made from natural materials like bamboo.

Tips for saving time when you are on the go

• Keep plastic cutlery handy in your purse or car so that there is no excuse to skip a meal just because you don’t have anything clean with you!  If planning an outing, check out nearby restaurants ahead of time and determine whether they have paper cups instead of glasses.  If you are at a restaurant, grab multiple sets of cutlery to use throughout the meal so that you don’t have to go up and ask for more later on.
• Use paper plates instead of washing dishes after every meal.

Tip 4: Get rid of clutter in your kitchen

The best way to keep your kitchen clean is not by cleaning it but by keeping the clutter out of sight.

Keep all your food in airtight containers, do not keep them on top of the fridge or near appliances because they attract bugs and rodents that will make a mess. If you see too many items around your kitchen, consider getting rid of some to declutter it. You can also put up a wall rack to hang utensils and other things.

Tips for decluttering items in your kitchen

• Do not buy gadgets that you will hardly use or keep around because they take up too much space! Instead, get rid of them and make room for the ones you actually like.
• If it is broken, do not hold onto it trying to fix it- get rid of it!

Tip 5: Put all your food away after eating

It is important to put everything in its proper place so that you do not leave a mess. When preparing meals, make sure the ingredients and cooking utensils are properly washed and left out or put away when they have been used for chopping and mixing. Make sure that your kitchen is clean even when you are not cooking or eating a meal.

Tips for putting food away after every use

• Use containers instead of bags to store leftovers in the fridge so that there will be no leaks on other items and it will also keep them fresh until they have been eaten!
• Store all spices together in one drawer, this will save you time when trying to find the right spices for your dishes. If your kitchen is small, consider putting up a wall rack to hang utensils and other things because it will free up space on counters.

Tip 6: Keep dish towel handy for each cleanup

Having a big family with kids, or a spouse there will always be messes. Having that available dish towel gives everyone the opportunity to instantly clean the mess without looking for a dish towel or leaving the mess behind.

Tips for quick cleanups

• Have a spray bottle handy with cleaning solution to do a quick wipe down.
• Have an easy access area to get to your cleaning supplies.

Tip 7: Clean as you go

To maximize time, wash dishes immediately after they are done being used. It is always better to keep a sink empty of dirty items so that it can be filled with clean ones instead.

If there are too many things in your kitchen or if your space is small, organize the cabinets and drawers based on how often you use the items in them.

Tips for clean as you go

• Take your time when you cook
• Place your cutting board on a sheet pan keep the mess off of the counter top.
• Pick up anything that falls on the floor right away

Tip 8: Put all spoons, spatulas and other utensils into one drawer.

It helps to have similar items in the same place. To keep it even more organized, use dividers to keep items in its right place.

Tips for keeping your kitchen organized

• If there are too many things in your kitchen or if your space is small, organize the cabinets and drawers based on how often you use the items in them.
• Use labels to keep track of what’s inside containers so that it will be easier when searching for something during meal times.

Tip 9: Use labels on jars

As a mom labeling everything in your kitchen is appreciated. It helps everyone in the household put everything back in its designated place. It is beneficial to the kids names on the items that they use so that everyone knows whose items belongs to who.

What’s even better is that you don’t only have to use labels for the kitchen, you can use them wherever you want in the house.

Tips for kitchen labels

• Use printed labels to make exactly what you need.
• Label snacks, breakfast, baking goods, lunch, diner, spices.

Tip 10: Store spices in alphabetical order

When you have a lot of spices it can be difficult to find the one that you need in your kitchen. Having them all organized is another way to save time and make sure everyone knows where everything belongs. For example, if there are too many spices on hand separate based on whether they are dry or wet ingredients.

Tips for organizing spices

• Spices should be kept in a cool, dry area of the kitchen. All spices should be stored with its sister spice meaning, red-colored spices (including red pepper, paprika and chili powder) should always be stored in the fridge, especially in hot and humid climates.
• If you use a drawer to store your spices, use dividers to keep jars upright. If limited on space, hang spice racks or magnetic strips on the wall.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can we keep our kitchen clean and hygienic?

As you clean as you go, it is important to also clean the small spaces, pick up crumbs and dispose trash properly

How do you keep your kitchen clean when cooking?

If you are on the go a lot of your time might be spent juggling between food to eat or leftovers at home. That is why it helps to have some plastic cutlery with you for quick meals if there’s nothing clean around.

How do you make a kitchen clean?

Having an easy access area to get to your cleaning supplies can help with having a fast and efficient method of keeping the kitchen clean. It is always better to keep a sink empty of dirty items so that it can be filled with clean ones instead.

What are some quick tips for keeping our kitchen clean?

Keep one or more sinks empty at all times.

Conclusion

Please follow the steps above to keep your kitchen clean without wasting time so you don’t have to clean it daily or get overwhelmed with doing it by yourself. These are the little known ways to keep a kitchen clean such as, keeping dish towel handy for quick cleanup, cleaning as you go and put all spoons, spatulas and other utensils into one drawer.

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Cedreka