You’ve been warned.

Cleaning the kitchen is just one of those things that must be done.

Some people choose toclean their kitchendaily, putting in10 minutes every eveningto keep everything tidy.

Gloved Hand Spraying the Kitchen Counter with Cleaner

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Avoid these kitchencleaning mistakesfor a gleaming, sanitized kitchen in the shortest amount of time.

Bleach or other abrasive products can damage your countertops.

It’s unsightly, sticky, and it traps dust, making an even yuckier kitchen mess.

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Stay ahead of the grime byregularly degreasingafter cooking.

Don’t worrythis is one of those jobs that only needs to be done once a month.

Forgetting To Clean the Coffee Pot

Nothing should come between you and your first cup of coffee.

Especially hard-water deposits, residue, and other gunk that can build up over time in your coffee maker.

Neglecting The Kitchen Sink

Your sink may look spick-and-span, but looks can be deceiving.

Sinks need to bescrubbed, disinfected, and sanitizedeach week.

Take that dirty kitchen knife to the sink.

Smoke and fumes can be an issue, and the process may not remove all of the gunk.