Kitchen Cleaning Hacks

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The kitchen is the hub of our home. It’s where the bulk of our homeschool happens, where I work, and where we spend a lot of time throughout the day. This also means that it can easily get messy if I don’t stay on top of things. Over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks that have enabled me to cut my cleaning time, and today I want to share them with you.

Kitchen Cleaning Hacks

Get rid of excess

I probably sound like a broken record at this point, but I can’t stress how important this step is. If you have less things cluttering your kitchen space, the less you’ll have to clean. I only keep a few items out on the counter, and I regularly get rid of excess tableware. I also don’t keep extra kitchen gadgets and cookware that take up valuable space. This step alone will save you a ton of time.

Keep it contained

I’m a shopping bag hoarder. I don’t know why, but I hate tossing out the plastic bags I get from the stores. I do reuse them when possible, but to keep them under control I purchased a bag holder for a few bucks. I no longer have to fuss with the multitude of bags that would jam up my drawer and I can easily grab one when needed.

I also like to keep my pantry organized with inexpensive containers. My pantry is very small so I have to maximize the space that I do have. I’m also able to easily see what food items we have, and what we need to replenish.

Use natural cleaners

When life gives you lemons, clean! Use half of a lemon and scrub the sink as you would with a sponge. Once you rinse it off, it should leave your sink shining like new plus it smells great. You can also use is to clean your garbage disposal. Simply slice up a lemon and toss in one slice at a time down the disposal before running it as usual. Baking soda is also great to naturally clean your stove top and oven. I create a paste by adding a few tablespoons of water to baking soda and slather it on the area that needs cleaned. After allowing it to sit for a while, I spray with a little vinegar and wipe it clean.

I also like to use vinegar to clean my microwave. I simply add a few tablespoons of vinegar in a microwave safe bowl and heat for a few minutes. Remember to never stand in front of the microwave when heating up liquids. Once it’s done, I allow the bowl sit for a couple of minutes to allow the steam to work and then I wipe it down.

Line it up

I find that placing liners inside my cabinets and drawers not only helps protect them, but also makes them easier to clean. I recently learned about Easy Liner® with Clorox® the newest addition to Easy Liner® by Duck® brand. I like that the shelf liner includes an antimicrobial protection to prevent the growth of odor-causing mold and mildew.

As you can see, my previous cabinet shelf liners needed to be replaced desperately.

All I had to do was measure, cut, and install. If you measure incorrectly, no worries! The shelf liners are easy to replace and reposition without hassle.

The shelf liners have an antimicrobial additive embedded into the material that will not degrade over time and remains active as long as the product is in use – even after washing. That means more bang for your buck!

The Easy Liner® with Clorox® is also water-resistant and made with bleach-free material. I decided to also use it under my dish rack, and so far I’m a happy camper. Next, I plan on lining some of my refrigerator shelves.

Can you share some of your kitchen cleaning hacks? Do you use shelf liners in your home? I’d love to hear from you!