How to Clean Your Kitchen in 15 Minutes
15 Minute Kitchen "TIDY" Checklist
By Jan Hayner
It is true that the kitchen is the 'heart of the home' and it is also the room that seems to collect more clutter than any other room in the house. We walk in the door and throw our jackets, purses, briefcases, school bags and purchases on the kitchen table. Our shoes are probably lying somewhere around the back door and dirty dishes always manage to get as far as the sink, but don't make it to the dishwasher.
It is depressing to walk back in the house after a day of work, shopping or appointments and have this mess be the first thing to greet you.
So, What can we do about it that doesn't take a lot of time?
How about a 15 Minute Tidy?
- Rinse and put all dirty dishes in the dishwasher, add soap and turn on OR fill sink with hot soapy water and put the dishes in to soak while you are wiping the cupboards.
- Put away anything that is lying on the cupboards that belongs in the kitchen.
- Wipe the kitchen counter and tops of appliances with a spray of 1 cup of vinegar and then, fill with water and wipe dry
HINT***Have a coat rack at the back door to grab all of those jackets, school bags etc.
- Put anything that doesn't belong in the kitchen, in a basket to put away later.
- Sweep the floor
- Now go back to the sink, wash the dishes, wipe and put away.
- Throw out the garbage
- Spray deodorizer or odor neutralizer in the room
- Put a Tablespoon of baking soda in the drain, to freshen it and run 6 to 8 cups of hot water down the drain.
You have just done a 15 minute tidy and your home is back to feeling liveable. As you get other members of your family to help with the 'tidy' it will take you less time to accomplish your goal.
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