{"id":3165,"date":"2020-04-28T16:08:54","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T15:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/?p=3165"},"modified":"2021-12-21T13:41:25","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T13:41:25","slug":"4-quick-tips-to-success-when-deep-cleaning-your-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/4-quick-tips-to-success-when-deep-cleaning-your-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"4 quick tips to success when deep cleaning your kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a nation – heck, as a planet – it\u2019s fair to say that we\u2019ve never been more germ-phobic than we are now. With Covid-19 posing a clear and present threat to everyone, there\u2019s a fresh focus on cleanliness and hygiene. Now, whatever the reasons you have for cleaning your kitchen, whether you\u2019re worried about current events or you\u2019re actually looking to distract yourself from them, you\u2019ll be glad to hear that there are lots of benefits to having a good deep clean of your kitchen.<\/p>\n

For starters, a deep clean can make it less challenging to keep on top of in future, as well as being better for your mental health. (There are complicated in-depth reasons for this, but to sum them up; when it comes right down to it, clutter kind of stresses us out.) Realistically, when it comes to cleanliness there are some battles in the house you\u2019ll have to accept losing – the kids bedrooms, perhaps – but your kitchen shouldn\u2019t be one of them. So, while this isn\u2019t a step-by-step guide to a deep clean of your kitchen, it is a short list of a few handy tips to ensure that you get the job done more easily and efficiently.<\/p>\n

1. Make sure you\u2019re properly equipped<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re going to war with dirt and germs, you\u2019ll need to have the right weapons to hand. And the right armour, too. That means apron and gloves, at the very least. If you\u2019ve got an existing respiratory condition like asthma, you may want to wear a mask too. You\u2019ll also need to have a good supply of cleaning cloths, disinfectant, bleach, washing up detergent and distilled white wine vinegar, for when you\u2019re tackling the extra-tough stuff. (Refillable spray bottles are always good to have on hand, as well).<\/p>\n

We should say here that there are particularly stringent procedures that the government says you should follow if you, or anyone else in your household, is suspected to have the coronavirus.<\/p>\n

Wear gloves (disposable or washing-up) and an apron for cleaning
\nWhen you\u2019re done, double-bag your protective clothing, then keep this rubbish somewhere safe for 72 before disposing of it. (This gives the virus time to expire)
\nUse disposable cloths, and follow the same rules for disposal
\nClean any hard surfaces (like your laminate kitchen worktops<\/a>) with warm soapy water, the disinfect with your normal cleaning products
\nWash your hands for 20 seconds before you begin cleaning, and for 20 seconds afterward<\/p>\n

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2. Make sure to do the first things first<\/h2>\n

Before you get cracking on the actual task of cleaning, you\u2019ll find it a lot easier and simpler to do if all your surfaces are clear first. That means any appliances, gadgets, pots or containers can all be moved from your worktops and other surfaces – either temporarily while you clean or even permanently, if you decide they\u2019re better placed elsewhere. Then you can start dusting, before finally disinfecting your surfaces.<\/p>\n

An important word of warning here: don\u2019t mix your dusters! Cross contamination is a very real threat at the best of times, and it\u2019s something that you\u2019ll want to especially avoid in the current climate. After all, you wouldn\u2019t use a kitchen towel in the bathroom, so don\u2019t move your dusters between rooms. If in doubt, don\u2019t risk it – either put your dusters in the washing machine on a hot water cycle, or dispose of them.<\/p>\n

3. Set your sights on the most high traffic areas first<\/h3>\n

Spend time on the areas that are the most recently touched and used, but relatively rarely cleaned. So while your first target might be your kitchen worktops and other food contact surfaces – and rightly so – don\u2019t forget things like the handles on your fridge door, or the knobs on your oven, or the microwave controls. The controls on your washing machine and dryer are more good targets. Don\u2019t miss out the smaller appliances\u00a0either, like the handle of the kettle and the knobs of the toaster. Other than that, usual rules apply. So taps, sinks, switches, inside your cupboards, and whatever else springs to mind!<\/p>\n

4. Have patience, and pace yourself<\/h3>\n

\u2018Pace yourself\u2019 is normally the kind of advice you hear someone give a long-distance runner rather than someone trying to clean their kitchen, but you might be surprised at how much it still applies! Even a small kitchen can be a big job, and it can be a tough one to do properly. It can be all too easy to go in guns blazing, before the energy wears off and the job ends up being half done. For that reason alone, it\u2019s a job best done in stages. If the washing up needs to be done, get that sorted first. Then do the tidying, then do the dusting, and so on. It doesn\u2019t even have to all be done on the same day – as long as the mess isn\u2019t gathering at the same pace you\u2019re cleaning at!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget that larger appliances will each require a bit more attention and a certain way of doing things than smaller ones, so give those the time they deserve too. It\u2019s far better to do each thing slowly and properly at your own pace, rather than rushing trying to get them all done in a single day, rendering the entire effort arguably pointless.<\/p>\n

Of course, while you\u2019re cleaning you may occasionally happen across one or two marks or stains that simply won\u2019t come off your kitchen worktops<\/a>. No worries there – we\u2019ve got a fantastic range available here at Savoy Timber, and the lockdown gives you plenty of time to consider what you\u2019d like next for your kitchen, whether it\u2019s a high gloss effects or one of our stylish Zenith compact worktops. And if you have any questions or need any advice, we\u2019re only a phone call away on 0345 0268 799!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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