Cleaning and organizing the kitchen is not the easiest task to do. It can take a while to clean up all the dishes, rearrange the cabinets, and get rid of stuff that you don’t need anymore.

But if you follow these 10 simple steps, you will be able to clean and organize your kitchen in no time!

1. Get rid of stuff that you don’t need

2. Clean up small appliances first

3. Wipe down your cabinets and drawers

4. Organize your pantry and fridge

5. Wash your dishes by hand or in the dishwasher

6. Clean all utensils with hot water and soap

7. Use a sponge or cloth for wiping down surfaces like counters, tables etc…

8. Mop the floor with hot water and disinfectant

9. Vacuum carpets, rugs etc… if needed

10. Put everything back into its place

1. Empty the cabinets – The very first step is to empty everything out of your cabinets and drawers. Take everything you can find in there and put it on the counter. This will give you a chance to inspect all of your kitchen tools and decide what you want to keep and what needs to be tossed.

2. Clean the cabinets – Now that everything is out, clean the cabinets. Use a mild soapy solution or a mixture of vinegar and water. Understand that cleaning the cabinet is not just about wiping them down. You also have to clean inside the cabinet using the same solution above then let it dry completely before putting back your utensils. If some utensils are too dirty, soak them in soapy water for sometime before washing them thoroughly with running water.

3. Sort out – As you clean, sort out everything into categories: glassware, silverware, pots and pans, utensils, spices etc. This sorting is necessary for easy access; however, you can choose any other way that works best for you.

4. Take inventory – Look at your cleaned cabinets and drawers, paying close attention to what’s missing or needs replacing and assess how much space you have available for storage as well as where you will put things

1. Take everything out of the utensil drawer and give it a good wipe down with a cleaner or a mix of hot water, soap and vinegar.

2. Separate all the items into piles.

3. Throw away any broken or rusted items you come across.

4. Donate items you no longer use.

5. Throw away any scratched non-stick pans that can’t be recycled (check with your local recycling center).

6. Check through your knives to see if they need sharpening (if you don’t have a knife sharpener invest in one).

7. Deep clean the inside of your silverware drawer using hot water, soap and vinegar – let dry thoroughly before putting anything back in the drawer.

8. Place dividers in the drawer to create sections for forks, spoons and knives – this will make finding what you need a lot easier!

9. Put all of your kitchen utensils back in the drawer – keep all like items together and place larger items in the back so they are not blocking smaller ones from view.

10. Go through this process every few months to keep things tidy and organized!

1. Get rid of all the things you don’t need in the kitchen.

2. Make a list of cabinets and where you want to store things.

3. Get rid of old and expired food in your pantry.

4. Clean out the fridge and freezer.

5. Clean out drawers and cabinets, wipe them down and put everything back in an orderly way.

6. Clean underneath appliances (move them if necessary).

7. Wash all the dishes and utensils in the sink or dishwasher, then empty the dishwasher, if it’s been run. In fact, make sure all the dishes are clean before you start cooking since dirty dishes will quickly pile up when you’re cooking!

8. Wipe down counters and clean the stove top; remember to clean behind appliances on countertops as well as underneath them (for example, move your microwave so you can get behind it to sweep up crumbs that have fallen).

9. Sweep or vacuum floors (including underneath furniture) and mop after sweeping/vacuuming; use floor cleaner to remove stains from tile grout lines or linoleum seams–this is a great way to make your kitchen look brand new without spending money!

1. Declutter your kitchen counters.

2. Put away the small appliances.

3. Get rid of the unnecessary stuff in your pantry and cabinets.

4. Sort through your dishes and utensils, and get rid of the ones you don’t need or use anymore.

5. Clean out the fridge and freezer, and throw away anything that’s expired or gone bad.

6. Deep clean your oven and microwave from top to bottom, including the racks, vents and all other parts of both appliances.

7. Clean out the inside of your coffee maker, pasta maker, bread machine or any other small appliance that you have on your countertop or in a cabinet or drawer nearby.

7a (optional). Clean out your dishwasher by filling a cup with white vinegar and placing it on the top rack of the dishwasher, then run a normal cycle without detergent or dishes in it to remove any buildup from detergent residue or food particles that may have accumulated inside it over time.

8. Wipe down every surface in your kitchen well with a mixture of hot water, soap/dishwashing liquid, baking soda as needed and vinegar if necessary to remove any stubborn stains or sm

Do you have too many utensils? Do you want to decrease the number of utensils in your kitchen? Do you want to organize them better? See below for 10 easy steps that will help you do just that!

1. Take everything out of the drawer and place it on a countertop

2. Take everything out of the drawer and throw it away

3. Wait one month, then repeat steps 1 and 2

4. Go to a local yard sale or rummage sale and purchase a secondhand utensil organizer for $0.50

5. Place the organizer in your drawer

6. Get rid of all but five of your wooden spoons/forks/spatulas etc. (I recommend 5 forks, 1 spoon, and 1 spatula)

7. Get rid of all but five of your metal spoons/forks/spatulas etc., unless they are heirlooms in which case keep all of them (I recommend 5 forks, 1 spoon, and 1 spatula)

8. Get rid of all but one of your knives (unless you are planning on committing murder or engaging in other nefarious activities, one knife is probably enough)

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1. Clean your kitchen sink. When we first moved into our home, our kitchen sink was a total disaster! It was an old ceramic sink that was really stained and had some rust in it. It seems like such a little thing, but having a clean sink can make you feel like you’ve got it all together. I’m not the only one who cleans their sink before guests come over, am I?

2. Wipe down the counters. Keep some handy wipes or rags under your sink with your cleaning supplies so you can quickly wipe down your counters when you need to! It will take 30 seconds and make you feel like you’ve cleaned up your whole kitchen in no time!

3. Clean out the fridge. Keep messes from piling up by cleaning out the fridge every week or so. You can also put a box of baking soda in the fridge to keep odors at bay! There are so many uses for baking soda around the house, including cleaning up spills and getting rid of pet odors on furniture!

4. Organize your drawers and cabinets. Kitchen drawers and cabinets can get so messy but it’s easy to get them back in order with a few organizing tricks! Use this list of 20 items to organize every drawer and