The kitchen might be the most used room in the house, and it is also the one that needs cleaning the most. With a little planning, you can have a kitchen that’s easier to clean and allows you to spend more time enjoying new recipes and meals instead of cleaning constantly.
Here we'll show you some easy-to-clean kitchen tips, as well as some kitchen layout ideas that will make your kitchen more practical and useful!
1. Use durable paint
Choosing a tough paint finish will make cleaning easier. Combine that with a color that doesn't show dirt as easily – white is a common choice, but it does require more frequent cleaning to retain its look.
With a good finish, your paint won't peel or smear as you’re using cleaning products, which can sometimes be very abrasive. For your next kitchen renovation consider a new coat of durable paint.
2. No-grout backsplash
Even though tile backsplashes are common and very useful, the grout needs to be cleaned every now and then. The grout is the space in between tiles and it can accumulate moisture and grease, which can lead to mold growth.
You don’t have to clean it that often, but if you want to get rid of the process entirely, you can opt for a no-grout backsplash. These require special tools for installation, but the materials are just as good.
3. Avoid Open Shelves
Open shelves are very practical and beautiful, but they need regular cleaning since all of their contents are always on display.
For a hassle-free kitchen design, when it comes to kitchen remodeling, it is recommended to avoid open shelves and put in wall cabinets. They’re bulkier, but protect your items from dust and dirt, thus making it so you don’t have to clean as often.
4. Buy easy-to-clean appliances
As attractive as smart home appliances are, experts suggest that you consider how to keep the object clean. Many appliances are notorious for how difficult they are to clean, which sometimes offsets their usefulness in cooking.
Try to opt for easy-to-clean appliances as much as possible – even better if they have a self-cleaning feature (microwaves, refrigerators, and ovens usually have these).
An induction cooktop, being flat, is easy and safe to clean when compared to a regular stove. In addition, induction cooktops save you from having to clean some parts found on gas cooktops.
5. Choose your countertop material wisely
Select materials like Corian, quartz, steel, or sintered stone, which are non-porous. This will prevent stains and makes them much easier to clean overall. Solid surface countertops are the most hygienic because they don't have grooves to trap dirt.
This is why you see them used in hospitals and fast-food chains!
6. Place trash cans nearby
To ensure your kitchen is as efficient as possible, bins should be under the sink. The goal is to create minimal distance between the sink and the bins, which reduces the likelihood of spills or accidents on the way there.
7. Use drawer and shelf linings
Drawers can be hard to keep clean since dust and crumbs can fall and get stuck inside. The same goes for bottom shelves.
Drawer organizers and linings are useful to keep them organized, but linings, in particular, are great to prevent stains and make the surface much easier to scrub clean.
8. Prefer flat-fronted cabinets
Opt for smooth furniture fronts, as this avoids the formation of residues in grooves and decorative knobs.
Many small crevices can slowly accumulate dirt and are very hard to spot, let alone clean. The smoother your kitchen cabinets, the better for cleaning, and that includes the knobs and handles for all other pieces of furniture as well.
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