Cleaning is a chore that requires your time and attention. Your dishes will not clean themselves, and your messy kitchen will remain untouched unless you take the time to do it yourself.
Well, for one, there are tricks that you can use to clean your kitchen in just 10 minutes. Yes! Your kitchen can go from dirty to sparkling clean in this short time. Follow these simple steps for 10-minute kitchen cleaning.
What You Need:
- Trash can
- Spare basket to collect the stuff that does not belong in your kitchen
- All-purpose cleaner
- Sponge
- Microfibre cloth
- Vacuum or broom
- Scrubber
- Mop
- Housekeeping gloves
10-Minute Kitchen Cleaning Guide
Remove the Clutter
Remove any clutter from your kitchen table and countertops. We recommend that you do this first to free up some space. Then, if you run out of time, you can put these things in one basket and return them later.
Load the dishwasher and soak everything you have to hand wash.
If dirty dishes are in your sink, load them into the dishwasher. Soak the dishes with leftover gunk. You can complete other tasks while this is ongoing. If you have no dishwasher, soak them all in the sink.
If you don’t have a dishwasher, soak all the dishes in warm soapy water.
Put away the items that belong to the kitchen but are not in their proper places.
Don’t get distracted by your disorganized cabinets and drawers. Just put the items back to where they are supposed to be.
Wipe down all the surfaces at eye-level
Using your all-purpose cleaner and a microfiber cloth, wipe down all the surfaces, including counters, tables, and, if needed, the cabinet doors.
Sweep the floor
Get the broom or dry mop and sweep all the crumbs, debris, and dust on the kitchen floor. Don’t forget to shake up the kitchen rug. Then, spot cleans the sticky floors with a mop.
Take out the trash
Toss all the garbage sitting on the counter and stools. Bring the trash out and put a new garbage liner.
Wash the Dishes
Go back to the dishes soaking in water, and wash them off. It is easy to remove the stuck-on food now.
Wipe Down the Sink
Once you are done with the dishes, proceed to clean the sink. Don’t forget to clean the drain trap too.
Congratulations! You have cleaned your kitchen in record time.
Bonus Kitchen Cleaning Tips
Try these tips for easy kitchen cleaning.
- Divide and conquer: When you have a large household, kitchen cleaning may not be limited to ten minutes. But there are more people to help. So, divide the chores between the family members. You will clean your kitchen faster with more people doing them.
- Clean as You Go: Train your family to clean as they go. This simple act will make kitchen cleaning so much easier.
- Soak them Up: Run a hot, soapy water sink during food preparation. Wash the cutting board, knives, and kitchen tools as soon as you are done. It will prevent the food from sticking.
Key Takeaway
This 10-minute quick clean is made only to maintain your kitchen. You can also use it when unexpected guests are coming. However, it is not a substitute for your deep cleaning.
Should you require kitchen cleaning services, contact Effly to request an estimate. Getting help can free up your time to enjoy more worthwhile activities.
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Julie is a passionate writer a mother of three kids and a dedicated cleaning enthusiast, eager to share valuable insights and practical tips on maintaining a clean and organized home. With a deep understanding of the challenges of maintaining a tidy living space, Julie has spent years honing its expertise in cleaning methods, organizing techniques, and sustainable practices.