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The days are getting longer, warmer and brighter signifying Spring has arrived. Before you decide to head out and enjoy the sun, why not spend some time doing the essentials such as cleaning up the kitchen. If you are in the habit of cleaning weekly, your basic kitchen gadgets, such as cutlery, utensils and wood cutting board, are already in good shape. Over a period of time, dust and grime start to build up in small or unreachable spaces. Below are some helpful DIY kitchen organization tips and great cleaning products to help make the process completely hassle-free.

The Ultimate Kitchen Spring Cleaning Tips

It’s true that a kitchen can become one of the most cluttered rooms in the house because of its frequent use by everyone in the household. To stay on top of things, it is a good idea to deep clean at least one or two places of the kitchen every week. For instance, along with the usual spots to clean, you could consider deep cleaning the oven one week and the refrigerator the next. Of course, this depends on how much time available to spare on a regular basis. If this is not possible, then perhaps you prefer to give your kitchen a sparkling shine through periodical one-time cleanings.

Get the Essential Cleaning Products

For a magical clean around the house, the first step is to go shopping for your cleaning products. To save you the trouble, we have created a comprehensive list of all the necessary products you will need for your spring cleaning project.

• Bags/boxes for the decluttering,
• A trash can and recycling bin (if unowned already),
• Microfiber cleaning cloths and a long-handled duster,
• Multipurpose cleaner, window and glass cleaner, oven cleaner and floor cleaner,
• Broom/vacuum, a mop and a bucket, and
• A stepping stool.

Prioritize the Tasks

To manage your time efficiently, while getting everything thoroughly cleaned, you should do the chores in an order based off priority. Start with clearing the counter space by washing and put away the dirty dishes. Clear the clutter by moving items which belong to other rooms back in place. Next, dispose, recycle or donate anything you have duplicates of or don’t need in your kitchen. A rule of thumb for de-cluttering is “If you haven’t used it for a year, you can probably do without it”.

Launder the curtains, dust the fan, wall decoration, windows panes, oven fan and above any appliances. Beginning from top to bottom, clean each cabinet and shelf properly. Finish off by vacuuming away the dirt and mopping the floor for a glittering shine.

DIY Kitchen Organization

With plenty of little items to store, such as spices, cans and other non-perishables, a kitchen often starts filling up with items you don’t want to get rid of, especially in a small kitchen. This is why a bit of DIY kitchen organization always helps. You can use some or the entirety of the following kitchen hacks to arrange your area more efficiently.

• Install kitchen sink drawers under the sink to store sponges and scouring pads,
• Use over-the-sink wood cutting boards to increase your counter space when necessary,
• Install pocket organizers inside the cabinets to store items like gloves and brushes,
• Expand the counter space by fitting an over-the-sink shelf, and
• Use rolling shelf systems, baskets for categorizing items, small shelves for glasses/cups and magnetic spice racks.

These small changes to your kitchen space will go a long way. Always be on the lookout for ideas and inspirations when shopping at home stores. Make sure to treat yourself afterwards with a brand new personalized wood cutting board. Visit Wood Cutting Board’s online page to choose from their various models and designs today!

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