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]]>Grease Buildup on Cabinets
Cooking splatters and oils can create an unattractive buildup on your kitchen cabinets. To tackle this, use a mixture of warm water and mild dish soap to gently clean the surfaces. Remember to wipe the handles too, as they’re often overlooked.
The Exhaust Hood Filter
The exhaust hood above your stove does a fantastic job of trapping grease and odors, but its filter needs regular attention. Remove the filter and soak it in hot, soapy water to dissolve the grime. Rinse and let it air dry before popping it back in place.
Crumbs in the Utensil Drawer
Your utensil drawer is probably one of the most frequently used spots in your kitchen. It’s no wonder crumbs and food particles can sneak in there unnoticed. Empty the drawer, vacuum out any debris, and wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
Under the Sink
The area beneath your sink is a treasure trove for potential messiness. Leaks, spills, and food residue can create a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Give this spot some love by removing everything, wiping down the interior, and organizing your cleaning supplies.
Behind the Appliances
We all know the visible surfaces of our appliances need regular cleaning, but what about the hidden areas behind them? Slide out your stove and refrigerator, and you might be surprised at what you find. Wipe the floor and walls clean to prevent any lurking dust bunnies.
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The key to a clean and orderly fridge is categorization. Keep like items together in designated spots; for example, dairy on the doors, fruits in one drawer, and vegetables in another. For miscellaneous items, invest in clear containers or bins and label them for easy identification. A tidy fridge doesn’t just look nice; it can also save you time and reduce food waste by preventing items from getting lost in the mess.
First In, First Out
To keep your fridge organized and reduce food waste, remember the FIFO rule: use up any older products before opening new ones. Store recently purchased or cooked items at the back and keep anything with a shorter shelf life front and center to ensure they get eaten first.
Regular Clean Outs
Dedicate a few minutes each week to go through your fridge and check for expired items, throw away spoiled food, and clean up any spills. Once a month, perform a more thorough cleaning by taking everything out and giving your fridge a full top-to-bottom scrub. This will help to keep everything in order and keep any odors at bay.
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]]>Rule #1: Everything in its place
The first and most important rule is to make sure everything has a designated spot. This means having a specific place for your pots and pans, utensils, dishes, and appliances. When everything has a home, it’s much easier to keep things organized and find what you need quickly.
Rule #2: Declutter Regularly
It’s easy for things to pile up in the kitchen, especially when it comes to small appliances, dishware, and utensils. To avoid this, take a few minutes each week to declutter and get rid of anything you no longer need or use. This will free up space and make it easier to find the things you actually need.
Rule #3: Use Drawer and Cabinet Organizers
Drawer and cabinet organizers are a great way to maximize space and keep things tidy. Use dividers to separate your utensils, install pull-out shelves to easily access items in the back of your cabinets, and use risers to create extra storage space.
Rule #4: Keep Countertops Clear
A cluttered countertop can make your entire kitchen feel messy and overwhelming. To keep things tidy, only keep out the appliances and utensils you use regularly and find a home for everything else.
Rule #5: Clean as you go
When you’re cooking and preparing food, it’s easy for things to get messy quickly. But if you clean as you go, it will make the end-of-meal cleanup much easier. So wash dishes as you use them, wipe down countertops and stovetops after spills, and sweep or vacuum the floor regularly.
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]]>Since launching her website in June 2013, Davidson has become an influential voice in the clean eating and clean living space, and her platform is the go-to food and lifestyle blog for clean and delicious recipes. But the road to becoming somewhat of a health mentor began with a personal journey.
According to Davidson, growing up she used to constantly crave (and consume) junk food and candy. But as she grew older she realized a lot of her ailments were gut related, and started thinking more intentionally about diet and exercise, and pay closer attention to how she was feeling—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
For Davidson, change began after college and graduate school, when she decided to cut out gluten and dairy. “I slowly began to eliminate other trigger foods from my diet, such as grains, soy, and refined sugars (I put emphasis on slowly because I don’t love an all or nothing approach to diet),” she shares her personal journey on her website. “That was the turning point. From that point on I really started to see a dramatic change in my health.”
A change in health also brought a change in pace. “Once I started to feel better and had more energy, I became more creative in the kitchen, excited to make delicious meals with the clean ingredients to fuel my body,” shared Davidson in an interview with Room & Board.
These days, Davidson is happy to share that she doesn’t struggle with gut issues, has more energy, and overall feels pretty great, healthy, and happy. She has also found a path of comfort and healing in mindfulness, mediation, and yoga practices. And with more energy to spare, Davidson also finds time to share her experience with others.
“I began to realize there were likely many people out there struggling to heal various ailments or just wanting to be healthier, which I’d come to realize could be done through eating real food,” she explains. “This motivated me to reach out and share my clean eating experiences, hoping they could be of help to others.”
According to Davidson, Lexi’s Clean Kitchen evolved from there, as a place where she can help others create an approachable and realistic cleaner lifestyle, create and test delicious recipes, share cleaner and safer products, and interact with readers on a daily basis. “I couldn’t be happier and more grateful for this little corner of the Internet that I have since built,” says Davidson.
Her website will provide you with a constant source of knowledge and inspiration to adopt a healthier lifestyle – one step at a time. We also encourage you to follow her on social media, starting with Instagram.
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This is not surprising since we keep most of our food in the fridge, so it’s important to clean and disinfect it regularly in order to store your food safely.
Cutting Boards
Keep in mind that wooden cutting boards should be replaced if they’re too old or damaged. Deep scratches and marks on a cutting board are perfect spots for bacteria to grow, so make sure to clean your cutting board regularly and replace old ones.
Kitchen Sink
The kitchen sink is where we wash our dirty dishes and food, so it’s not surprising that it’s the germiest place in the kitchen.
Knobs and Handles
Knobs on kitchen cabinets as well as drawer pulls are probably the most touched spots in every kitchen. This makes them a hotspot for bacteria which is why it’s important to clean and disinfect them regularly.
Salt and Pepper Shakers
Salt and pepper shakers are also one of those tiny kitchen tools everyone in your home uses on a daily basis, which means they get dirty pretty quickly.
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]]>Clean Your Kitchen Sink
The sink is one of the dirtiest spots in the kitchen but you can easily clean it with a homemade paste made from lemon juice and baking soda.
Clean Microwave
Add lemon juice into a bowl half full of water and microwave this mixture for around 10 minutes. This simple trick will help you clean your microwave faster and easier.
Clean Your Dishwasher
Our dishwasher is usually dirtier than we expect, but placing a cup of lemon juice on the bottom or top rack and running a normal cycle can help clean the dishwasher and remove all the dirt and bad odors.
Clean Pots and Pans
The acid in lemon juice can work wonders to remove grease from dirty dishes, which is why it’s perfect for clearing all those greasy pots and pans in your kitchen.
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]]>Kitchen Gadgets
First of all, there are countless gadgets designed for different kitchen operations, but most of us can manage without them. The six items you need, are none other than a chef’s knife, pot, chopping board, pan, paring knife, and a wooden spoon.
Recipes
Part of effective cooking is to choose good recipes that you can use again and again without being afraid that you’ll throw expensive ingredients and raw materials in the trash. Choose recipes that you have tried before or received recommendations from friends.
Clean Kitchen
Cleanliness and order are a cook’s best friends. A clean and tidy work environment will prevent mistakes during cooking, and it will allow you to finish cleaning quickly, so that you can enjoy the delicious food you have prepared.
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]]>If you are looking to take the stench out of your kitchen on a permanent basis, try these tips.
Use Lemon as a Natural Cleaner
We absolutely love cleaning with lemon-based natural cleaning solutions. Why? Not only do they do a great job of disinfecting without using harmful chemicals, but they also smell absolutely fantastic. We find that this pleasant odor sticks around our kitchen and makes it smell fantastic.
Clean Your Garbage Disposal Regularly
Are you one of those people that always chucks food waste into your garbage disposal without keeping a close eye on its cleanliness? Add this often-forgotten cleaning routine to your list of kitchen tasks, as this space can easily fill up with bacteria that produce unpleasant odors.
Try Stovetop Potpourri
One of our favorite things to do to give my kitchen a nice aroma in a non-traditional way is to make stovetop potpourri. Adding aromatic items and spices such as cinnamon sticks, oranges, and fresh cranberries to a stovetop pot and simmering it will make your kitchen smell fantastic.
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]]>Here are some tips that will help you keep your stovetop clean despite all of the elements working to make it dirty.
Use a Material-Specific Cleaner
It’s not advised to use chemical cleaners in the kitchen, but the stovetop is one place that just needs help from a heavy-duty cleaner to keep it clean and hygienic. Whether you have a glass-ceramic stovetop, an induction stovetop, or a more traditional gas stovetop, there are products out there to help you maintain the cleanliness of your stove.
Keep a Cloth Nearby
One seemingly-obvious tip is to keep a cleaning cloth within reach of the stovetop. Just giving the stove a quick wipe-down with a clean cloth after cooking goes a long way to keeping it clean.
Don’t Overuse Oils
The worst enemy of any stovetop is oil splatter. Frying foods in oil will inevitably lead to hot oil flying out of the pan and onto your stovetop, creating a mess that is truly difficult to clean. Try using reasonable amounts of oil to keep splatter to a minimum. Your stovetop will thank you!
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Something that people do in professional kitchens is keeping a small bowl right next to the cutting board so as you collect skins and scraps of produce you can just toss it into the bowl and keep your cutting board clean. This will make sure you don’t get scraps all over the counter and the floor, and will keep your kitchen a lot cleaner!
Clean as You Go
If you’re making an elaborate meal or making a multi-step dessert, don’t wait until the end to clean everything! Cleaning as you go will help you avoid having a completely full sink of dishes at the end of the day, and will help utilize your time better.
Cutting Board
Even if you’re cutting up raw meat like chicken or pork, you can still use just one cutting board if you’re using a wooden cutting board. All you have to do is flip it over and use the other side to cut up veggies or other ingredients. You should wash off your knife, and you can rinse off the meat side if you want, but using just one cutting board will cut down your cleaning by a lot.
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