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Pick up everything that doesn't belong in the kitchen and put it in a laundry basket.
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Fill the sink with soapy water and soak any dishes that need to be washed by hand. Stack anything else in the dishwasher.
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While the dishes soak, spray the counters with multi-psurpose cleaner, leave for a couple of minutes and wipe them down with a clean cloth.
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If you notice any splatters on the cupboard doors or stove top, wipe them down as well
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Wash the dishes in the sink and air dry.
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Sweep or vacuum the floors to pick up any crumbs.
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Mop the floors once a week, and once a month thoroughly wipe down the front of each appliance and all cabinet doors.
Good kitchen habits:
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Don't put it down, put it away!
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Have one messy drawer - you know, the one with rubber bands, novelty drinking straws and fridge magnets from your last holiday!
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Wipe up spills straight away, do the dishes while dinner is cooking and put ingredients away once you have used them.
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Keep all your cleaning equipment in one handy basket.
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Use wax paper to keep the tops of your overhead kitchen cupboards clean. The paper acts like a magnet to collect dust and grime - just change it a few times a year.
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Wipe down your cook top every time you use it - do the same with your oven and microwave.
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Use a smaller bin which is easy to empty rather than a large one where smelly rubbish can be hanging around all week.
