The kitchen, often hailed as the heart of the home, transcends mere functionality. It embodies a sanctuary for culinary creativity, family bonding, and cherished memories. Yet, keeping your kitchen clean and organised can be a challenging task.
This guide will help you transform your chaotic kitchen into a clean and organised one. It’s simple: you only need to create daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly routines.
Get ready to say goodbye to kitchen chaos and hello to a stress-free, organised haven!
Step 1: assessing and planning your kitchen
To keep your kitchen clean and organised, assess your space and purge unnecessary items. Evaluate and sort kitchen utensils, assess appliances, and check containers and food items, keeping what’s essential.
Then, organise your remaining items based on frequency of use and functionality.
Daily routine: maintaining order in the kitchen
• Immediately clean up: Wash dishes, pots, and utensils after use. It helps prevent clutter and maintains a tidy environment.
• Instant tidying up: return items to their designated places after use. It minimises clutter and maximizes efficiency.
• Daily cleaning: clean the worktop, hob and oven daily to avoid build-up of residue or grease. Clean the floor, too.
• Vigilant inventory: check your food store to make sure nothing is about to expire. Use food nearing its expiry date in your meal planning to avoid waste.
Keep an eye on your kitchen sink!
A tidy sink is essential for maintaining a clean and functional kitchen. The sink is a central hub where you wash dishes, prepare food, clean utensils, and collect waste.
Here are some helpful tips to make the most of your sink:
• Regular maintenance: keep the sink clean and clutter-free. A tidy sink encourages kitchen orderliness.
• Optimised space: opt for multifunctional accessories that fit into the sink, like cutting boards, colanders and drainers.
• Daily cleaning: after each use, remove food residues and other debris to ensure your sink remains clean and sanitised. A clean sink prevents bacteria and eliminates unpleasant odours.
Weekly routines: cleaning and maintaining
• Deep cleaning: set aside time for deeper cleaning, including the floor, countertops and appliances. It helps keep your kitchen tidy and inviting throughout the week.
• Organising the fridge and pantry: inventor your fridge and pantry. Reorganise them in order of expiry to ensure older items are accessible.
• Meal prep: plan your meals for the upcoming week, starting with what you already have in the pantry and fridge. It helps you shop efficiently, minimising waste.
Monthly routines: cleaning, reassessing and adjusting
• Space reassessment: take some time to check if your current organisation system still meets your needs. If not, make adjustments as necessary, reorganising or introducing new storage solutions.
• Deep cleaning: clean thoroughly your fridge, oven, and extractor hood every month to ensure they are free of any build-up of dirt and grease.
• Pantry alert: deep clean your pantry to avoid clutter. Discard expired items and arrange the remaining contents for easy access.
Annual Routines: revamping and updating
• Annual Cleaning: wash tiles and walls. Clean and declutter the freezer and inside cabinets. Clean blinds or curtains and wash rugs at least twice a year.
• General overhaul: discard broken or unused utensils and appliances, and reorganise cabinets and drawers at least once a year.
• Replacing items: check if you need to replace or update utensils, storage containers, and small appliances.
• Décor revamp: consider if it’s time for a décor update, such as painting the cabinets, changing handles, or updating lighting to revamp the space. Simple adjustments to the décor can make a big difference in the kitchen aesthetics.
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In sum: consistency is crucial to keep a clean and organised kitchen.
Keeping fixed routines allows you to maintain your kitchen in order and enjoy an environment that makes it easier to prepare meals, contributing to a more stress-free lifestyle.
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