Keeping your kitchen clean and clutter-free does take a bit of effort - but that doesn't mean you have to spend hours in there every week! Try some of these clever time-saving ideas instead.
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Don't put it down, put it away!
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Don't let chores gang up on you. Tackle one thing a day, to avoid being overwhelmed at the thought of doing it all at once.
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Let yourself have one messy drawer (come on, we've all got one!) where you can put those odds and ends until you find a permanent home for them.
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Clean as you go. 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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Do a nightly counter clear otherwise your kitchen benchtops will disappear under a mountain of bills, homework, keys and used coffee cups!
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Get yourself a spoon rest so you're not messing up your countertop.
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Say goodbye to dusty cupboard tops! Place wax paper up there, and it'll act like a magnet, attracting all that pesky dust and grime - just change it a few times a year.
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Use a narrow vacuum attachment to clean out your cupboards without having to remove everything.
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Grab a laundry basket and toss in everything that's out of place. Then tell everyone to check it and put away anything that belongs to them.
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After each cooking session, give your cooktop a quick wipe-down to prevent those stubborn messes from forming. Don't forget to do the same with your oven and microwave!
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Think small when it comes to your rubbish bin. A smaller one is easier to empty and keeps smelly stuff from loitering around all week.
