Kitchen

How to Clean the Space Between Your Stove and Kitchen Countertop

I’m not exactly the tidiest person when it comes to cooking. I work fast so I think that makes me a little clumsy. The constant bumps from kids playing cars around my legs probably doesn’t help either. Anyway, because I frantically run around the kitchen 3+ times a day, it’s not uncommon for me to spill [...]

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5 Tips that Make Cleaning the Kitchen a Cinch

My kitchen is THE most used room of the house. 3 square meals a day plus what seems like a million snacks ensures that I spend a good chunk of my day in that room. I’m certainly not a pro, but I have learned a few tips over the years that make cleaning the kitchen [...]

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Rinse and Repeat :: Your Guide to a Clean & Organized Kitchen :: Step 31

Your kitchen is now clean and organized. Now it’s time to make sure it stays that way! Step 31 :: Rinse and Repeat Congratulations! I know you’ve worked extremely hard during this series and you’re reaping the rewards. I personally want to thank you for sticking with it, especially since it took me so long to finish! The [...]

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New Kitchen Supplies :: Your Guide to a Clean & Organized Kitchen :: Step 30

Your kitchen is clean and organized…don’t you just love it! I think you deserve a reward. [pinit] Step 30 :: Replace Scrubbies, Sponges, and Dishcloths When you clean your kitchen every night - you are still doing that, right? - your cleaning products start to look a little…well, used. That’s why I think you deserve some new fun, colorful [...]

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Meal Plan :: Your Guide to a Clean & Organized Kitchen :: Step 29

Your kitchen is clean and organized. Now it’s time to USE it! What better way to do that then to cook, bake, and EAT! [pinit] Step 29 :: Meal Plan One of the things that make dinner time stress-free is to have a meal plan. Now, meal plans come in all shapes and sizes. Some like [...]

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Detail the Kitchen :: Your Guide to a Clean & Organized Kitchen :: Step 28

If you’ve been following along, the bulk of your kitchen should be spotless. Right?! Now, we’re on to a smaller cleaning task, but one that you’ll notice when you least expect it. [pinit] Step 28 :: Detail the Kitchen I’m sure you know the benefits of a washing and vacuuming a vehicle. A clean vehicle [...]

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Deep Clean Floors :: Your Guide to a Clean & Organized Kitchen :: Step 27

We’re nearing the end of the Clean and Organized Kitchen series and moving on down…to the floors! [pinit] Step 27 :: Deep Clean Floors I don’t know about you, but at the end of each day my kitchen floors look like a mini trash can. Apparently half of everything I cook ends up there. Can [...]

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Organize Your Kitchen with Purpose :: Your Guide to a Clean & Organized Kitchen :: Step 14

Have you completed the first 13 steps yet? If so, your appliances are sparkling clean! But how does the rest of your kitchen look? Mine is out. of. control! Today we’re going to transition into organization mode! But we’re going to make a plan before we do the work. We’re going to organize with PURPOSE. Step 14 [...]

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Clean the Plasticware/Storage Container Cabinet :: Your Guide to a Clean & Organized Kitchen :: Step 13

Step 13 :: Clean the Plasticware/Storage Container Cabinet Plasticware. It stains. It doesn’t dry when you wash it in the dishwasher. And it’s almost impossible to keep organized in your cabinets. At least when it’s stored in the cabinet the baby likes to play in! If you can’t tell, I’m sort of over plastic containers. [...]

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Clean Your Garbage Disposal :: Your Guide to a Clean & Organized Kitchen :: Step 12

[pinit] Step 12 :: Clean and Refresh the Garbage Disposal Have you seen those garbage disposal cleaning tablets at the store? The ones that that have a lemony smell that clean away the grime? Well, you can make your own quite easily. DIY Homemade Garbage Disposal Cleaning Tablets Ingredients: Vinegar Citrus slices or peelings Ice [...]