Many of us wake up in the morning and grimly look at our kitchen with dismay. By the time you have conquered the pile of dishes in the sink, half of your morning is gone and you have no time or motivation to do anything else such as cook.
Many families have forgotten the days of after school snacks and chit chat in the kitchen or making family memories around the table at dinnertime. Mothers think they do not have time to cook or fuss with the dishes and clutter that seems to collect there. But many would be surprised how a few simple steps can help you make this space a place you and your family will love being. The kitchen should be a space in each family home where precious memories are made.
If your kitchen is really a disaster, you might want to start with a trash bag. Set your timer for five minutes and throw away as many outdated or garbage items as quickly as you can. This includes your fridge and your cabinets! Doing this will clear away a lot of the stuff and make things look a little better already.
Next take one counter at a time and clear it completely off. Using warm soapy water, completely wash the surrounding area and neatly put everything back in its place. Do this repeatedly until each countertop has been completely cleaned. Do the same with your fridge and cabinets. This may take you more than one day, but remember, baby steps will get you to your goal!
Now you can tackle the kitchen sink. Get rid of any dishes you have that need washed and empty the sink out totally. Fill it to the rim with hot water and add a cup of bleach. Allow this solution to soak in your sinks for at least an hour, then drain and rinse them well. If you have a stainless steel sink, you can now use Brillo pads to scrub it and get in all those little cracks and crevices. Whatever you use, scrub it until it shines, and then use a dishcloth to dry it out. This shiny sink will make you so happy!
Once you have gotten your kitchen clean, you need to try to keep up with it on a daily basis. Take those few extra minutes after a meal to wash al the dishes and shine your sink, and empty the dishwasher first thing in the morning. Those few minutes will make a world of difference in how the room looks and how you feel about it. You will find yourself and your family much more inspired to cook and spend time there.
You should also work to work to make your kitchen a reflection of who you are using colors and general dcor. Make it a space that you love being and you will find yourself wanting to spend time there! - 32406
Many families have forgotten the days of after school snacks and chit chat in the kitchen or making family memories around the table at dinnertime. Mothers think they do not have time to cook or fuss with the dishes and clutter that seems to collect there. But many would be surprised how a few simple steps can help you make this space a place you and your family will love being. The kitchen should be a space in each family home where precious memories are made.
If your kitchen is really a disaster, you might want to start with a trash bag. Set your timer for five minutes and throw away as many outdated or garbage items as quickly as you can. This includes your fridge and your cabinets! Doing this will clear away a lot of the stuff and make things look a little better already.
Next take one counter at a time and clear it completely off. Using warm soapy water, completely wash the surrounding area and neatly put everything back in its place. Do this repeatedly until each countertop has been completely cleaned. Do the same with your fridge and cabinets. This may take you more than one day, but remember, baby steps will get you to your goal!
Now you can tackle the kitchen sink. Get rid of any dishes you have that need washed and empty the sink out totally. Fill it to the rim with hot water and add a cup of bleach. Allow this solution to soak in your sinks for at least an hour, then drain and rinse them well. If you have a stainless steel sink, you can now use Brillo pads to scrub it and get in all those little cracks and crevices. Whatever you use, scrub it until it shines, and then use a dishcloth to dry it out. This shiny sink will make you so happy!
Once you have gotten your kitchen clean, you need to try to keep up with it on a daily basis. Take those few extra minutes after a meal to wash al the dishes and shine your sink, and empty the dishwasher first thing in the morning. Those few minutes will make a world of difference in how the room looks and how you feel about it. You will find yourself and your family much more inspired to cook and spend time there.
You should also work to work to make your kitchen a reflection of who you are using colors and general dcor. Make it a space that you love being and you will find yourself wanting to spend time there! - 32406
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