Spring is the perfect time to refresh and reorganise your home, and what better place to start than the kitchen? As the heart of the home, the kitchen sees a lot of daily activity, which means clutter, crumbs, and forgotten items can quickly build up. A deep clean and thoughtful organisation can transform your space into a more functional and inviting area.
Here’s our step-by-step guide to spring cleaning your kitchen efficiently and effectively.
Step 1: Declutter Your Kitchen
The first step in any spring cleaning process is to declutter. Go through every cupboard, drawer, and shelf, and remove anything that you no longer use, need, or is past its best.
- Expired Food: Check your pantry, fridge, and freezer for expired items or those you won’t use.
- Unloved Utensils: Donate or recycle duplicate or unused kitchen gadgets, utensils, and small appliances. Some companies, such as moonmoon, offer recycling schemes and some charities will come and pick up unwanted items from your doorstep!
- Worn-Out Cookware: If your pots, pans, or baking trays are no longer non-stick or have significant wear, it might be time to replace them.
Step 2: Deep Clean Every Surface
Now that you've decluttered, it’s time to give your kitchen a thorough clean.
- Countertops & Cabinets: Wipe down all surfaces with a natural cleaner or warm, soapy water (we find a simple vinegar spray works wonders!). Pay extra attention to handles and knobs.
- Appliances: Clean your oven, microwave, kettle, and coffee maker inside and out. Descale where necessary.
- Fridge & Freezer: Empty everything out, wipe down shelves, and reorganise to make essentials easy to find.
- Sink & Drains: Scrub your sink with baking soda and vinegar for a fresh and clean finish.
Step 3: Refresh and Organise
Once your kitchen is sparkling clean, it's time to reorganise in a way that makes cooking and cleaning easier.
- Use Storage Containers: Invest in clear, airtight containers for dry goods to keep things fresh and tidy.
- Label Everything: Labelling jars and containers makes meal prep and shopping more efficient. It's also handy to add the 'use by' date.
- Optimise Drawer Space: Use dividers and organisers to keep utensils and gadgets neatly arranged.
- Rotate Pantry Items: Place newer items at the back and older ones at the front to avoid waste. You can also apply the same principle in your fridge.
Step 4: Go Green with Your Kitchen Cleaning
Spring cleaning is also a great opportunity to make your kitchen more eco-friendly.
- Use natural cleaning products like vinegar, lemon, and baking soda to reduce chemical use. We have some great tips for using these to give your moonmoon bags a refresh too.
- Compost food scraps or out of date food to reduce waste and enrich your garden soil.
Step 5: Add a Fresh Touch
To finish off your spring kitchen refresh, bring in some fresh elements.
- Indoor Herbs: A small herb garden on your windowsill adds greenery and convenience to your cooking.
- Fresh Flowers: A simple vase of flowers can brighten up the space instantly, you may even be able to pick some from your garden.
Spring cleaning your kitchen doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By tackling it step by step, you’ll create a cleaner, more organised, and more enjoyable space to cook and gather with family and friends. Happy cleaning!
