Keeping a clean kitchen is the first step to maintaining a feel-good home. For many people, the kitchen is the room they spend the most time in. Due to the time we spend cooking, planning, working, and socializing in this space, it is important to keep our kitchens clean.

Here we will share our favorite tips and habits you can start to create a feel-good home. Follow these easy steps so that you can take advantage of all of the benefits of having a beautiful, clean kitchen.

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Start with a To-Do List

Before you start cleaning your kitchen right away, it’s always a good idea to start with a to-do list. Taking the extra time to write down things that you have been avoiding. You will feel successful as you check off items one-by-one.

A to-do list will ensure you don’t skip any steps. Having a clean kitchen involves more than wiping down the kitchen counter for a quick shine. A clean kitchen should be an organized, fresh, livable space where you can find what you need when you need it.

Clean up as you cook

By the time you are done whisking the eggs, or cutting up vegetables, you may notice a sink full of dishes waiting for you to clean up. This is not fun and should be avoided at all costs. As you may know, cooking is a messy job. So make maintaining a clean kitchen easy for yourself by washing dishes and cleaning up while you cook.

Also, you can clean your range hood while you are waiting for your food to cook.

After you’re done cooking, you can throw your stainless steel baffle filters in the dishwasher for a quick, convenient clean. If they have tough grease stains or dirt, wash them with warm water and soap. Click here for more advice on how to clean your range hood filters.

A Clean Kitchen Sink = Zero Stink

A clean kitchen sink is probably the most important part of having a clean kitchen. Nothing is worse than finding a stack full of dishes with old food that is stuck on them from yesterday’s meals. You can solve this problem by making cleaning your kitchen sink a normal part of your everyday routine.  Every day, I repeat, every day.

Keep your kitchen sink clean by adding some dish soap and warm water into one side of your sink.  Dip a clean sponge or cloth in the soapy water mixture and scrub the sink gently to remove food and stains. 

Invest in a Range Hood

Did you know that over 70% of homeowners do not know that the air in their homes is even more toxic than outdoor air?

When we cook we are releasing not only smoke, grease, and steam, but we are also releasing many toxins that come from the foods we cook and cleaners we use. A high-CFM range hood can be a great solution for this, but it will ultimately depend on your cooking style. 

Check out our professional range hood series to find a range hood with a CFM above 900. These powerful hoods will be the most efficient at removing harsh toxins from the air in your home.

Set the Mood With Scented Candles

Nothing says welcome home like a delicious smelling space. After you are finished cleaning, set the mood in your home by picking your favorite scented fire burning candles to set around your house. Maybe you are craving the smell of fresh linens or a forest pine, or maybe you are throwing a party and wanting to find a more tropical scent. Candles are a great way to set the mood and create a homey feel that is cozy and welcoming.

Set the Table

It’s true that a nicely set table makes the food look even more delicious. Setting the table is also a great way to create the feeling of a clean kitchen. We challenge you to change up your daily casual dinner to a more beautiful sit-down dinner. Your family and your guests will enjoy it and so will you.

To get started, add a table cloth, some fresh flowers, and possibly set out a few candles in your dining room. If you are feeling extra adventurous, set out your favorite dishes and create your very own magazine-worthy table setting. Sometimes the extra work is worth the added fun.

We hope you enjoyed our tips on how you can keep a clean kitchen. Start working on these habits to maintain a clean space that you can feel proud to call home.