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Kitchen Reset | Just in Time for Spring 

The kitchen is the hub of the home. Ask any family, most family time is spent in the kitchen. In our family, we gather in the kitchen for a quick breakfast and huddle before we start our day. Once the work is finished, we meet again as we work together to prepare dinner. And often we find ourselves gathered in the kitchen for a late snack just prior to going to bed. While my living room is likely the most suitable space for my family to gather as a whole, we tend to spend more time in the kitchen. Regardless, having a clean and tidy kitchen makes the home much more enjoyable. This early point in Spring offers a great opportunity to prepare the space before our attention shifts to our lawn and garden work. A professional house cleaning service Cincinnati homeowners trust can help make this transition effortless by keeping your home fresh and organized year-round. Here are some tips to help you get ahead. 

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Some Quick Items to Get You Started 

Below is what we do on our recurring maintenance cleanings. These steps when performed weekly will keep your kitchen clean and tidy for months on end. 

The first thing I do when approaching this job is to address the clutter. My simple rule is this, if the item isn’t best stored in the kitchen, move it. The counters should be clear of items that are not used daily. Mail, lunch bags, pots, pans, all of these items have identified homes. I quickly put items where they belong and if they do not belong in the kitchen, I take them out. A kitchen removed of clutter is the starting point. 

Second, I deal with the dishes. As I have written before, we do not leave dishes in our sink. They are addressed immediately. So, for this, I’m simply empting the dishwasher, if necessary, or removing items from the drying rack and putting them I their place. When the dishes are in order, the rest of the job opens up. 

Third, I’m dusting with my top-down method. From the ceiling fan to the tops of the door moldings, to the light fixtures, to the frames, appliances, and on down. This ensures that the falling dust is down to the floor. 

Fourth, I’m scrubbing the backsplash, counters, and sink. A mild cleanser, a light scrubbing, and a clean wipe. This gets all the surfaces back to sparkling. And the light scent from my green cleaning supplies is refreshing. 

Fifth, a quick wipe down of the appliances and cabinet fronts eliminates fingerprints and smudges. 

Sixth, a vacuum and mop. A clean, sparkling foor makes the space feel complete. 

Last, I clean up any supplies from this job and empty the trash can. The above steps take about 20 minutes and makes the space clean and ready for the major improvements. If keeping up with these tasks feels overwhelming, a house cleaning service Cincinnati residents rely on can handle the job for you.

On to the Deep Clean 

Now it is time to go beyond the normal maintenance clean to really prepare your space for Spring. I feel like the above cleaning only takes a bit of time and gets the momentum going to achieve the clean you are really looking for. At this point, the wins stack up and progress is being made. 

Now it is time to clean the appliances. 

First the oven. Most ovens have a self-clean function. My oven heats to nearly 800 degrees and lasts about two hours. As my oven does the hard work, I move on to the other appliances. 

Second is the refrigerator. I generally clean out my refrigerator every Sunday before I go to the grocery store. This will be the same as that with an additional wipe down. I will briefly remove every single item from the refrigerator and use a mild, green, all-purpose cleaner to disinfect the entire refrigerator. It takes about fifteen minutes but makes a huge difference. I do this about every three months or so and swap the charcoal to keep the refrigerator looking clean and smelling fresh. 

Third is the microwave. My mom taught me a trick years ago and I still use this method today. I fill a coffee cup about halfway with water and microwave for three minutes. Now the water will be boiling hot, so I carefully remove it with an oven mitt and discard the water in the sink. At this point I gently wipe down the interior of the mircrowave with a microfiber cloth and a mild cleaning solution. The warm moisture from the boiling water looses all the food residue and it wipes clean with minimal effort. 

Fourth, the coffee maker. I run a cycle of coffee maker cleaner through the appliance and wipe the exterior clean. My coffee maker loves me every morning, now it’s time for me to give some return love. 

Right around here, as I’m waiting for the self-clean cycle on the oven, is a perfect time to enjoy a cup of tea and look at all my success. When the oven cycle is complete and once it is cooled down a quick wipe with a mild oven cleaner and the appliances are clean, refreshed, and ready to go. For those who prefer to skip the hassle, a house cleaning service Cincinnati homeowners recommend can deep clean your kitchen to perfection.

The Clean Out 

This is my least favorite step, but ends up being the most rewarding. I feel like time allows accumulation, and only a diligent effort can reverse it. 

Here I start on one side of the room and work myself around in a complete circle. I methodically put my eyes and thought on every single item in my kitchen. If it is expired, I toss it. If I haven’t used it since the last time I did this clean out, I toss it. The only exception is some heirloom cooking items that only get used for certain holidays. These are moved to the basement. But for old pans, old gadgets, or any other thing that I once thought was going to be useful, I have to be honest with myself. If I didn’t use it, I probably don’t need it. This takes some fortitude, but embracing the minimal aesthetic is very beneficial. 

The clean out give me options. Now with all the extra storage space, I have room to reconsider my layout. Maybe the toaster can be moved to more ideal location. Maybe the blender can be put in an easier to reach spot. Having the extra room makes the kitchen feel more spacious, calm, and tidy. Decluttering can be time-consuming, but with the help of a house cleaning service Cincinnati residents trust, you can enjoy a cleaner, more organized kitchen without the stress.

A good early Spring cleaning can make one of the most important spaces in your home more peaceful. Take an afternoon and tackle this task before the grass starts growing. 

If you want to have the peace of mind that comes with having a clean and tidy home, partner with Whistle While You Clean and select a deep clean with a weekly maintenance service. At Whistle While You Clean, we clean your space, so you don’t have to. When you choose a house cleaning service Cincinnati homeowners rave about, you’re investing in more time for yourself and a spotless home all year long.

Thank you for choosing Whistle While You Clean. The best house cleaning service Cincinnati has to offer. The best professional cleaning service. The best deep cleaning service. The best apartment cleaning service. The best home cleaning service. 

Whistle While You Clean is reliable, professional, and affordable, for deep cleaning and regular cleaning.