How To Clean The Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of your home and using it every day creates a lot of mess and can be hard to keep on top of. When you know what you're doing, cleaning your kitchen won't take long at all! Here at FabFinds we have put together a guide to help make cleaning your kitchen as pleasant and easy as possible.

Cleaning Supplies

Before you begin cleaning make sure you're stocked up on all the right cleaning products. Check out our recommended supplies below: 

• Antibacterial cleaner
• Multipurpose spray
• Oven & grill cleaner
• Floor cleaner
• Washing up liquid
• Kitchen roll
• Rubber gloves
• Cleaning sponge
• Scourer

Declutter

If your kitchen is getting messy and full of items you no longer use, then it's probably time you start to de-clutter.  

Begin by removing any out of date foods left in your food cupboard. Position your foods in a way you can see clearly what you have, essential for reducing food wastage and helping you save money.

Tidy away anything you don't leave frequently. For hot drink making, you could create your own little set-up where the mugs, teaspoons and coffee/tea are.

For dried pasta and rice try grouping them and storing them in jars and tubs so you can see clearly what they are. Our airtight storage tubs are perfect for storing dried foods like pasta, rice, cereals and biscuits.

Focus On Essential Areas

We understand it can be difficult to keep the whole of your kitchen clean, so we recommend focusing on essential areas like your food preparation areas, stoves, ovens and sinks. 

Use an anti-bacterial surface cleaner to effectively disinfect your food preparation surfaces.Check out the Stardrops Anti-bacterial Surface Cleaner is essential for achieving sparkling and sanitised surfaces and kills up to 99.9% of germs.

Clean Small Appliances

Next move on to cleaning your small kitchen appliances like the toaster, microwave or kettle. You can wipe down most appliances with a damp cloth and dish soap, and dry off with a soft cloth or paper towel. 

Make your own homemade kitchen cleaner by steaming the inside of your microwave with warm water and vinegar. The steam will loosen all the food particles making it easier to wipe away afterwards.

Scrub Down Your Stove And Oven

If you have a gas stove top make sure to remove the grills, so you can wipe the surface underneath. Wash the grills in hot water to remove any grease and grime.

Use a store-bought cleaner like the Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner, which breaks down baked-on messes inside the oven with no need for scrubbing. 

1. Switch off the electricity or turn off oven pilot light

2. Take out oven racks and soak them in hot water

3. Add a little dishwasher detergent to remove grease

4. Use an oven cleaner to spray internal surfaces (do not spray the heating element or pilot light)

5. Close the oven door and allow to it to work for 30 minutes

6. Wear gloves and wipe away thoroughly with a damp cloth or sponge

Or if you want to clean your oven in a natural way you can use a combination of baking soda, vinegar and water. A safe solution that provides wonderful results. Spray onto the surface of your oven and leave to bubble for 20 minutes. 

Deep Clean Your Sink

Between your busy schedule and trying to relax at the end of the day, kitchen dishes are often left piled up in your sink. 

This buildup of food residue and grime in your sink can leave lingering smells when not cleaned properly or left for too long.

Use an effective kitchen cleaner to spray down your sink and scrub with a cloth or sponge to remove any grime and food residue. Make sure to clean the taps and handles as well to prevent any limescale buildup. 

Try the Scrub Daddy Flex Texture Scrubber, which is highly absorbent and safe to use on stainless steel surfaces.

Wipe your fridge's interior

From the odd milk spills to the forgotten vegetables at the bottom of the drawer, fridges can soon start to look dirty and smell funny. A clean fridge is essential for safe food storage and preventing cross-contamination. Just with some warm water and dish soap you can get your fridge looking as good as new again.

Start by emptying your fridge, this provides an opportunity to throw away any out of date foods. Remove your fridge shelves, then place them in your sink and wash with hot soapy water. For tough stains and lingering, odours use a combination of water and bicarbonate of soda.

These Dettol Biodegradable Wipes kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses and can be used on a variety of surfaces.

Mop Floors

Mopping your kitchen floor can take just a matter of minutes. Make sure to use a good mop that will get into all the corners and crevices to remove any dirt and crumbs. Always vacuum or sweep up your floors first to remove any large residue. 

Check out the Cif Floor Cleaner which is formulated for cutting through everyday spills and stains, leaving you with a refreshing fragrance and shiny clean floors. 

Cleaning Products At FabFinds

At FabFinds we have a huge cleaning range from disinfectants to floor cleaners, toilet cleaners and glass cleaners. Browse the full cleaning range today and start saving on all your discount cleaning supplies.