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It is good to do some thorough cleaning once or maybe twice a month. However if you really want to keep your kitchen looking fresh and sparkling everyday then there are some simple tips which when followed on a daily basis will keep your kitchen cleaner with very little effort.

1.    Empty your dishwasher and sink

This is possibly the simplest suggestion but when you begin cooking make sure that both your dishwasher as well as the sink are free of any kind of dirty dishes. Now when you cook you can rinse the dishes or load them into the dishwasher as and when they get dirty and clear them out immediately instead of leaving them overnight.

2.    Clean Immediately

It is very important that you do not leave the cleaning to be done at a later stage. Considering that you already have an empty sink and dishwasher, cleaning gets much simpler and clean as and when something gets dirty. This way you will not be left with a big mess to clean up at the end.

 3.    Clean the sink

Never forget to clean and disinfect the kitchen sink once you are done with all the dishes and cleaning of the rest of the kitchen. It prevents the sink from getting all gunky or greasy in the longer run.

4.    Get some maintenance work done once a month

All your knives and cookware which may have gotten a little rusty or spotty need to be maintained regularly. Remove the rust spots or stains and get all your kitchen cookware, knives and tools shiny again. Tackling these issues at least once a month is a great idea as this will prevent the stains from taking over a lot of your time later.

5.    Oil the cutting board

If you use wooden cutting boards then it is important to oil it once a month. This practice which will take just five minutes but in the long run it will prevent the board from spoiling. This can be done with the spoons as well. This practice will ensure that the wooden things in your kitchen will need to be replaced a lot less often.

6.    Clear your countertops

Messy countertop is the worst thing you can do to your kitchen. Having a really pretty countertop but filling it up with too many things too looks very unpleasant. Clear out some of the things from on top of the countertop and always keep it clean. This will inspire you to cook.

7.    Get a large trash cans

Buy a trash can that is large enough to prevent overflow of garbage. An overflowing garbage can is the most unpleasant thing in the kitchen.

 8.    Buy the right cleaning equipment

Buy the right kind of kitchen equipment to clean the kitchen. Invest in some good cleaning agents which will help you in keeping the kitchen clean.

Well, with these tips maintaining a clean kitchen should no longer be a problem.

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Spring cleaning is one of those few times when the entire house gets a good scrubbing from top to bottom. It is not always easy to get it done and it is always a challenge to figure out where to begin from. We have decided to put together some tips which will help you get done with spring cleaning a lot faster than usual.

1.    Begin with the doormats

Doormats are one of those things in your home which needs to get the toughest cleaning. Swat them, shake them and wash them. They are the barriers which stop the dirt from getting into your home so give them a good scrub.

 2.    Clean upholstery and carpets

The upholstery and carpets of your home have taken in dirt all through the winter and they need some heavy cleaning. While shampooing the carpets either hire someone to do it or of you are doing it by yourself then begin with a small practice area to ensure that the treatment isn’t discolouring the fabric. Move the furniture off the carpet and when you are done with the shampooing place small wax squares underneath the legs of the furniture to protect it until the carpet dries up.

3.    Finish your floors

Protect the flooring in your kitchen by waxing it or applying a sealer which will prevent wear and tear. Once you are done with the waxing, apply a protective buffer which will help it last a lot longer and easy to maintain. If the rest of your house too has wooden floors then move out the furniture and carry out the exact same procedure to protect them as well. If it is difficult to move out the furniture then move them all to one half of the room, polish it and then tackle the other half.

4.    Wash the walls, baseboards, cabinets and woodwork

It may not seem like the walls get very dirty but a lot of dust and even soot clings onto the walls which is the reason why they need a good ‘bath’ in spring. Use a dishwashing detergent and sponge to clean the area. Clean one section at a time. A sponge mop too can be used to do the same. Use a clean cloth to dust away the woodwork and cabinets.

5.    Clean fixtures on the ceiling

Dust definitely accumulates on the fan, air conditioner vents, light fixtures and other decorative hangings, if you have any. If possible get them down and clean them using a clean cloth. Else you can simply use the soft nozzle attachment on the vacuum to get the cleaning done for the fans. For the light fixtures get a cleaner, sponge and polish cloth. Use a step ladder to comfortably reach in those intricate spaces.

Following the above mentioned tips may help to get the spring cleaning done a lot easily. When done in an organised manner, it will not seem to be a giant work load and may even be fun.