From Top To Bottom: Your Kitchen

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From Top To Bottom: Your Kitchen

For most people, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where families come together for meals (even the dog!), kids do their homework arts & crafts, games are played and days are talked about. This high-traffic area can get pretty dirty, pretty quickly, but since its central function is as a place to store and prepare food safely, it is ultra important that it stays clean as a whistle. The good news is that learning how to clean your kitchen isn’t overly complicated. In fact, it can be rather simple when you follow orderly steps.

An important factor in how to clean your house is to ensure the tools you are using are also clean. Trying to clean a house using dirty cloths and sponges is counter-productive, so making sure they are sterile is a great place to start.

Simply pop the wet sponge or cloth in the microwave for 30 seconds to remove any bacteria. Wait a minute or two before pulling it out as it will be hot. If you don’t have a microwave, you can also put your cleaning cloths in the washing machine and your sponges into your dishwasher, although this will take longer. Try to clean your sponges and cloths after each use to prevent the build-up of unwanted bacteria on the surface. Depending on how often you use them, you should replace your cleaning sponges on a weekly basis just to ensure there is no build-up of unwanted bacteria.

Start on any crown molding on your cabinets. Wipe the dust off the top with a microfiber cloth and work your way down the cabinet door. To clean away grease, fingerprints, or any other spots or stains, try washing the doors with a few drops of Dawn in water and a microfiber cloth.

To handle countertops made of natural stone, such as quartz or granite, use simple dish soap and water to gently rinse away any particles with a microfiber rag; never use a harsh, abrasive sponge as this could be damaging to the stone. For caked-on gunk, carefully use a razor to loosen the substance, then clean as normal. Rings from a wine glass or a coffee stain can be erased by letting a pinch of Bar Keepers Friend sit on the surface for a few minutes before wiping it away with a cloth and warm water.

To clean chrome, stainless steel, or metal finishes on the sink, we like to use Bar Keeper’s Friend powder, letting it sit for a few minutes before wiping it away with a cloth. You’d be surprised at how much grime builds up right by the drain, so spend a bit more attention and substance on that area. For a natural alternative, sprinkle a bit of baking soda, let sit for a minute or two, then scrub.

Cleaning your stove top is vital—not only because a dirty stove top looks bad, but also because food splatters contain bacteria and can lead to grease build up. Bacteria, particularly from raw chicken, meat, or seafood or anything else that may have bacteria related to it, can lead to food poisoning, while grease can lead to grease fires. That’s why you need to clean and disinfect your stove top thoroughly and effectively.

With the knowledge and ability to do these simple actions, you would be able to smartly and efficiently KEEP your kitchen under control. In this way, you can do what you want to do, not feel overwhelmed and be ready for anything that can happen. You can also call us, we can help.