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5 Mistakes That Make Cleaning Your Kitchen Harder

by GERALDINE CAMPBELL

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Whatever your least favorite thing about cleaning your kitchen is, there’s a good chance all these chores could be significantly easier if you weren’t making these five common mistakes.

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Too much clutter in the kitchen.

Ask: Do I use that appliance daily? Does it belong in the kitchen?

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Letting your dirty dishes pile up.

Stack and soak dirty dishes next to the sink so you have clear access to the sink. 

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Your cleaning supplies are a hot mess.

Gather your supplies, combine what you can, and toss anything old or questionable.

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Not wiping up spills & splatters as they happen.

The best way to keep such-and-such clean is to clean as messes happen. 

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Shelves & cabinets are disorganized or over-crowded.

Everything in its place!

Get more cleaning tips at thekitchn.com 

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