Its not as much work as you might think.
Here are the tasks you should do daily to put your kitchen to bed.
You’ll thank yourself in the morning.
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Declutter
All that stuff you left on yourcountersand table?
Its time to put them back where they belong.
Once a week or bi-weekly, go through your refrigerator and pantry to throw out whats expired.
If you’re able to also check out yourjunk drawerfor actual junk, even better.
Also, corral any towels or linens you used for the day and throw them in the laundry.
This is especially important if anything needs to bespot-treated.
Why let a stain set overnight when it can be taken care of while you sleep?
It could free up some valuable storage space.
To go above and beyond, scan for the same stuff on the cabinet and drawer faces.
Appliances
Your microwave, toaster, andcoffee makercould all use a daily wipedown.
Dont forget, Sokolowski emphasizes, to see to it all the appliances are turned off.
Floors
Youll never regret sweeping the floor before bed.
Sokolowski recommends you get that done nightly, then mop as needed depending on foot traffic and spills.
