The Essential 5-Step Kitchen Cleaning Guide

Keeping your kitchen clean can be overwhelming since you use it on a daily basis and it gets dirty so easily. No matter how often you do all the chores, the sink is always filled with dirty dishes. Luckily, there is a very straightforward method for keeping your kitchen pristine.

In spite of this, it’s hard to find the time for regular maintenance. That’s why so many people rely on professional cleaning companies in downtown Charleston, SC to help them with this formidable task. This article lays out a 5-step procedure for easy kitchen maintenance. 

What is the fastest way to clean a dirty kitchen? 

This depends on how often you provide the upkeep and how detailed it is. Not neglecting your kitchen certainly makes maintenance easier. However, regardless of how frequently you tidy up your kitchen these are the steps that you should always follow:

Declutter

Collect all the food leftovers, packaging, wrapping and throw them in the garbage bin. This is something you should do on a daily basis to avoid vermin infestation that can cause various allergies and illnesses. Throw out the trash at least 2 to 3 times a week. 

Freeing your kitchen from clutter is a great opportunity to deal with things that don’t belong in there. Designate a basket for items that aren’t trash but are misplaced. Go through the items and put them in their place. You can apply the same principle when you clean your living room.

Gather your supplies

Similar to taking care of your bathroom, effective time management implies not wasting time and energy on going from room to room searching for supplies or tools. You can store all kitchen-related supplies and equipment under the sink. Make sure to replace dirty sponges and rags regularly because they accumulate bacteria. You should soak them in soapy hot water every 2-3 days or sterilize them in a microwave. 

Work from top to bottom

Since dust stirs up when you vacuum you should wait for it to settle before starting the clean-up from the top and making your way down. First, you should wipe the dust off light fixtures, vents and kitchen cabinet tops and proceed with countertops. A damp microfiber cloth is better for dust removal than a duster as it disperses dust. You should clean the light fixtures with a dry rag. This method is also the fastest way to clean your bedroom.  

Scrub

Scrape off all the dishes into trash or garbage disposal. Place the dishes that need to soak in hot water and let them sit for half an hour. Load the dishwasher or wash the dishes manually. Fill the sink with hot, soapy water. The water should be as hot as you can tolerate. Rub the sides of the sink with a sponge to collect all the grime and drain the sink. Clean the oven and wipe all the kitchen appliances. 

Mop the floor

After you’re done with vacuuming and wiping down your sink and oven, you should mop the floor to remove all the dust and dirt that fell on it while you were tackling other parts of the kitchen. If you mop the floor regularly, this shouldn’t take more than 5 to 10 minutes. In case there are some stubborn stains on the floor, you can soak the mop in soapy warm water. 

Which cleaning companies in downtown Charleston, SC are dependable?

If scrubbing your kitchen from top to bottom is too much of a hassle for you, there’s no need to worry because Castle Keepers Charleston will gladly swoop in. Our dedicated pros will make your kitchen squeaky clean and use only EPA approved products.

You can enjoy a visit to Fort Sumter National Monument while our seasoned specialists make your kitchen as neat as a new button. Call us today!