Wednesday, 20 January 2010

Keep A Kitchen Worth Loving

By Amy Stevens

Many of us wake up in the morning and grimly look at our kitchen with dismay. By the time you have conquered the pile of dishes in the sink, half of your morning is gone and you have no time or motivation to do anything else such as cook.

Would you not love to be able to open your fridge door at any time and be proud of the way it looks? Would it not be such a timesaver to know exactly where each dish and pan is always located? Many of us do not spend time in our kitchens simply because we do not enjoy the way they look. It would take you just a few simple steps to organize and clean this area to make it a space you love being in.

If your kitchen is really a disaster, you might want to start with a trash bag. Set your timer for five minutes and throw away as many outdated or garbage items as quickly as you can. This includes your fridge and your cabinets! Doing this will clear away a lot of the stuff and make things look a little better already.

Next take one counter at a time and clear it completely off. Using warm soapy water, completely wash the surrounding area and neatly put everything back in its place. Do this repeatedly until each countertop has been completely cleaned. Do the same with your fridge and cabinets. This may take you more than one day, but remember, baby steps will get you to your goal!

Now you can tackle the kitchen sink. Get rid of any dishes you have that need washed and empty the sink out totally. Fill it to the rim with hot water and add a cup of bleach. Allow this solution to soak in your sinks for at least an hour, then drain and rinse them well. If you have a stainless steel sink, you can now use Brillo pads to scrub it and get in all those little cracks and crevices. Whatever you use, scrub it until it shines, and then use a dishcloth to dry it out. This shiny sink will make you so happy!

Once you have gotten your kitchen clean, you need to try to keep up with it on a daily basis. Take those few extra minutes after a meal to wash al the dishes and shine your sink, and empty the dishwasher first thing in the morning. Those few minutes will make a world of difference in how the room looks and how you feel about it. You will find yourself and your family much more inspired to cook and spend time there.

The last step is to place things in your kitchen that you love. Make it a reflection of you and a place that you love being!

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