{"id":3813,"date":"2021-12-20T15:10:41","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T15:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/?p=3813"},"modified":"2021-12-21T13:41:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T13:41:24","slug":"how-to-minimise-mess-in-the-kitchen-at-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/how-to-minimise-mess-in-the-kitchen-at-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to minimise mess in the kitchen at Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas is a cracking time of year, but there\u2019s no denying that it takes a toll on your kitchen! From rolling out the pastry for mince pies on your laminate kitchen worktops<\/strong><\/a> to glazing a gammon ready for the oven, there\u2019s a lot of cooking to do. But, who wants to be drowning in mess on Christmas day? Not us! That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together our top tips to minimise the chaos this year, making it a breeze to keep your kitchen clean.<\/p>\n

Invest in high-quality cleaners<\/h2>\n

Your Christmas will be a lot more difficult without good kitchen cleaning equipment. From a brilliant cloth that picks up all manner of dirt to a grease-fighting washing-up liquid that reduces your scrubbing, the right kitchen tools can drastically reduce your cleaning time and keep mess to a minimum. Also, consider the materials in your kitchen. Laminate kitchen worktops, non-stick trays, and plenty of chopping boards will all help make your space cleaner.<\/p>\n

Work in zones to contain the mess<\/h2>\n

By working in zones, you can avoid your kitchen resembling a bomb site by the end of the day. For example, if you\u2019re making something messy, like stuffing, you might want to try to keep it all in one area so that the ingredients don\u2019t spread across your entire worktops. Set up a vegetable peeling and chopping station and a meat-prep station, and you\u2019ll find it a lot easier to manage the mess in these smaller areas.<\/p>\n

Keep washing up as you go<\/h2>\n

It may feel like you\u2019re doubling your workload by washing up as you go, but you\u2019re really not! By washing a few bowls here and a chopping board there, you\u2019ll probably find it\u2019s far easier to keep your kitchen much cleaner and clutter-free. By having more space to work in, you can keep the mess contained and stop dirty trays and plates from being placed wherever you can find a spot. Trust us, wash up as you go, and your Christmas cleaning will be a lot more manageable!<\/p>\n

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Prepare certain food in advance<\/h2>\n

Anything you can prepare in advance for your big Christmas meals, do. You can freeze stuffing, chop vegetables, and season your turkey before you cook it, all helping separate the preparation into stages. Rather than having everything happening at once, you\u2019ll be able to control the cooking better and keep your kitchen free of clutter and mess.<\/p>\n

Ask for some help from your own elves<\/h2>\n

Remember, you can ask for help! Christmas isn\u2019t a one-person show, and by enlisting the help of your friends or family who you\u2019re cooking for, the job of keeping your kitchen clean becomes a lot easier. As you cook, have a rotation of people washing up, wiping down surfaces, and putting ingredients you\u2019ve finished with away. It also makes the process of cooking a lot more social, which is what Christmas is all about!<\/p>\n

Christmas isn\u2019t about cooking, cleaning, and making sure everything is perfect. It\u2019s about focusing on spending time with your loved ones and enjoying some well-deserved time off. So, whilst these tips for minimising mess will help you, remember that an untidy kitchen won\u2019t ruin the day! If you want to make your kitchen easier to clean next year, have a look at our options for laminate kitchen worktops and upgrade to high-quality, wipe-clean surfaces that will make your cleaning a breeze. Browse online today or pop into one of our stores in Wigan, Preston, or Blackpool.<\/p>\n

Finally, a big Merry Christmas from all our team at Savoy Timber! We hope you enjoy it; we\u2019ve definitely all earned this one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Christmas is a cracking time of year, but there\u2019s no denying that it takes a toll on your kitchen! From rolling out the pastry for mince pies on your laminate kitchen worktops to glazing a gammon ready for the oven, there\u2019s a lot of cooking to do. 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