If there’s one thing in life that’s certain – outside of death and taxes – it’s that most of your days will end in cleaning your kitchen. One of the nasty side-effects of being an adult is realising that household chores will continue to creep on your conscience until they’re down and short of knuckling down and getting them done, there’s no way to avoid them.
Now we may have hundreds of gadgets and gizmos that simplify life on a daily basis, but when it comes to keeping your kitchen clean and hygienic, good old elbow grease is the only real way to go. But there are a number of useful additions that can help make your kitchen more organised and keep the cleaning process quick. Here are a few inexpensive items that will help you get through the process as painlessly as possible.
1. Microfibre Cloths
Easy to wash and dry these microfibre cloths pick up every last particle and can be used dry or wet to mop up spills. They’re reusable so you can always have one on hand while you’re cooking to help you clean as you go.
ASIN ID - B07GBZ132F
2. Sink Catcher
There’s nothing worse than having to reach into a clogged drain and experience the soggy, slimy food debris within. This cute sink catcher solves that problem for you, keeping food and other remnants out where you can just toss them in the bin.
ASIN ID - B09297QL1C
3. Sink Caddy
You can’t have a clean kitchen when your cleaning supplies aren’t kept hygienically. This sink caddy ensures that your sponges and soaps stay drained and don’t end up sitting in a pool of water accumulating mould.
ASIN ID - B09RKC6HNK
4. Fridge Shelf Liners
Spills in the fridge are an unfortunate eventuality. But cleaning the inside of a fridge can be a whole expedition. These shelf liners can be easily removed and washed in the sink so you don’t have to spend a whole day emptying the fridge to mop up one spill.
ASIN ID - B09PNMKZ4G
5. Silicone Pot Covers
We’re all guilty of forgetting a pot of rice or milk on the stove sometimes, but this cover helps stop spills at the source by preventing pots from bubbling over. No more scrubbing away at stovetop stains!
ASIN ID - B092JMC7H7
6. Bamboo Kitchen Towels
Kitchen towels are a necessity for quick cleaning and odd jobs around the kitchen. But by switching to biodegradable, reusable bamboo towels you get more bang for your buck and also help save the planet in the process.
ASIN ID - B07PJQX981