Tips for Caring for Your New Kitchen
How do you keep your new kitchen, feeling new even years after its remodel? By following these three steps that we have put together for you! Getting rid of items that no longer serve a purpose is step one! Follow it up by ensuring that your cleaning products do the best job possible by tailoring them to each surface and need. Finally, it’s staying organized by keeping tabs on your appliances and optimizing your storage space. Get the most enjoyment out of your brand new kitchen by reading our short guide to all things kitchen care!
#1 Detox
A big part of keeping your space feeling fresh and new will be ensuring that the old is taken out. We do so by updating and replacing appliances, countertops, and fixtures, but the same goes for the rest of the kitchen. The spice drawers, baking supplies, sauce shelves, and food container drawers (that one with all the Tupperware) all need an equal update and refresh. Throw away products that have expired dates, and donate items that you don’t see yourself using anymore. A great practice to adopt is doing a seasonal scan of products that need either an upgrade or a new home. Once you have cleaned the space, put a box of baking soda in both your fridge and pantry space to keep the orders at bay. These little steps will keep your kitchen in great condition and will savor the newness you are loving about it right now!
#2 Clean
There seems to be a cleaning product for each occasion, so we have highlighted what we think are the top three you should have below your sink. For your stainless steel appliances, a surface-specific cleaner like this one from Weiman on Amazon will keep your fridge, stovetop, and sink properly cared for and shiny! The polish in this product will act as a barrier that resists fingerprints, dust, and smudges that can be easily noticeable on this particular surface.
The Mrs. Meyers All Purpose Cleaner is known for smelling incredible with scents like geranium, mint, lilac, and more! This product will clean up your countertops, spills on any flooring, and can do away with any splatters on the walls. Cleaners never smelled this good before, and we can't get enough! A beautiful steam mop like the OApier S5 works on both tile and hardwood flooring, and can keep your kitchen floors looking pristine! This means no messy mops or big buckets of water, meaning you can keep your floors nice without the huge hassle. These are three great options to have around your new kitchen!
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#3 Organize
An important part of keeping the kitchen organized and highly-functional is making sure your appliances are up to date. The best way to do this is by registering them when you first get them into your home. Contact the manufacturer so that they can begin the warranty phase of the product. You will benefit from this in the long run if and when the appliance begins to get old, or if a part stops working.
Another part of the kitchen that feels organized, but can sometimes get messy is your cabinet and drawer spaces. Purchasing racks for cups and bowls to sit on inside the cabinet will help reduce clutter and optimize space. Set your kitchen and yourself up for an enjoyable time cooking and creating by first making sure its organized and well kept. This will keep it cared for in the best way possible!
#4 Maintenance
An important part of keeping the kitchen organized and highly-functional is making sure your appliances are up to date. The best way to do this is by registering them when you first get them into your home. Contact the manufacturer so that they can begin the warranty phase of the product. You will benefit from this in the long run if and when the appliance begins to get old, or if a part stops working.
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