The kitchen can be considered the heart of the home. The kitchen is the central location for entertaining, cooking and dining. There are many different aspects of a kitchen to clean including the sink, counter and floors. Since food is prepared in your kitchen ensuring that your countertops are properly sanitized is very important. This can help to prevent germs and bacteria from spreading which can cause illnesses. Look for products intended to kill germs and bacteria. There are also specific products and practices that will best clean your kitchen appliances. These appliances include the microwave, fridge, dishwasher, oven and stove-top. Keeping your kitchen clean will also require some organization. Organizing your kitchen may take a bit of time but it will be well worth it when you know where everything is. Utilize your cabinets and drawers for storing your frequently used items. This will allow for accessible storage while avoiding clutter. Organizing your kitchen will make cleaning easier in the future because every item will have a designated place to be stored. We have all of the best tips and advice for keeping your kitchen clean and tidy.

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Stovetops

Stovetops

If you like to cook, it’s next to impossible to do so every night without getting your stovetop a little bit dirty from time to time. Sauces spill and when you’re frying, grease can sputter out of control. Sometimes pots boil over and the stovetop may need a little bit of extra cleaning after a meal is made. So how

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Tile Flooring

Tile Flooring

If you have tile flooring in your bathroom or kitchen, you’ve chosen a type of flooring that is durable and fairly easy to clean-at least compared to carpet. One added bonus is that tile flooring in any living space doesn’t seem to age as much as other types of flooring; it can look new even years after its been installed.

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Dishwashers

Dishwashers

If you have the luxury of having a dishwasher in the house, you don’t need to spend hours after every meal scrubbing over the sink. A dishwasher does the work for you, by cleaning your dishes and removing food debris. You might think that because this machine is already doing cleaning for you, you don’t need to clean it. However,

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Fridges

Fridges

Many things can lead to an unsanitary fridge.  Improper food storage, buying too much food and living with other people can all contribute to this. Shared fridges tend to be the ideal place for unwanted or forgotten food to hide away and spoil over time.  If you have lived in student housing before, you will definitely be familiar with this.

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Ovens

Ovens

Maintaining an oven includes regular cleaning for it to operate optimally.  Like many appliances there are different types of ovens that fulfill various functions.  To keep the oven running optimally one must know how it operates in regard to the unique functional features the appliance possesses. For example, ovens come in gas or electric models, self cleaning, or continuously cleaning.

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Microwaves

Microwaves

As one of the dirtiest appliances in the kitchen, it is surprising how often the buildup in a microwave can go unattended. Soup, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of other substances can build up without you noticing. While it seems like cleaning the microwave is a difficult and time-consuming task, there are various ways to completely clean the inside without getting

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Countertops

Countertops

Cleaning your countertop requires much more than wiping it down with a damp cloth. Countertops can be made from a variety of materials, such as wood, granite, stainless steel, Formica, etc., and so with every countertop comes a cleaning method that is as unique as its surface. So, if you’re thinking of sprucing up your countertop, be sure to do

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Sinks

Sinks

Kitchen sinks should be one of the cleanest areas in the home, seeing as it is one of the most used items, but it can be easy to neglect. Many people think that simply rinsing it out until it looks clean is good enough. This will not get rid of bacteria and germs however, and waste can accumulate in the

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