Kitchen cleaning tips
Use our kitchen cleaning checklist and read our tips to help make kitchen cleaning easy.
Cleaning the kitchen can be a daunting task, especially if you have stubborn stains, grease, and grime on your appliances, countertops, and sink. But with the right tools and techniques, you can get your kitchen gleaming in no time.
On this page we will share some of the best kitchen cleaning tips using Scotch-Brite™ products, including sponges, scrubbers and magic pads. Download our kitchen cleaning checklist, learn kitchen cleaning hacks and find out how to use Scotch-Brite™ products to tackle common kitchen cleaning challenges.
Clean kitchen tips
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Keep dirty dishes at bay
It's easy to put a dish in the sink when you’re done using it and walk away. But throughout the day, your sink will quickly fill up, which means those stuck-on messes will begin to accumulate.
To help you avoid that mess, one option is to head to load the dishwasher or hand wash any dishes before you got to bed. Running a cycle at night will ensure you have clean dishes ready for the next day, instead of a sink full of dirty ones.
If you want to find out more on dishwashing tips, check our other Tips & Uses pages: how to choose the right kitchen sponge, or how to clean pans and pots.
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How to clean kitchen countertops using wipes
Kitchen countertops and tables are often in contact with food and can harbour bacteria and other microorganisms that can cause illness. Regular cleaning can help prevent the build-up of these harmful substances and help maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
When using Scotch-Brite™ wipes to clean surfaces, start by wiping the surface in one direction, such as from left to right. Then, wipe the surface in the opposite direction, such as from right to left. This technique helps to ensure that you cover the entire surface and avoid missing any spots.
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How to clean kitchen appliances
There’s nothing like cooking a fresh, healthy meal in a sparkling kitchen. Cooking doesn’t seem all that daunting when the counters have been scrubbed and appliances have been polished. Use these tips for cleaning your appliances to help them last for longer. Don’t forget to clean the inside of the appliances too!
- Oven – First, remove the oven racks and clean them with soap and a Scotch-Brite® Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge. Then, mix 120 g of baking soda with 3 tablespoons of water in a bowl. Spread the paste with gloved hands on all non-heating surfaces and corners of your oven. Now leave it for 12 hours.
Finally, dampen a Scotch-Brite® Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge to remove the paste. Spray any remaining paste with distilled white vinegar until it foams. Use a damp sponge to remove, adding vinegar and water as you go, until the oven is spotless. - Microwave – Cleaning the inside of a microwave can be a hassle. First, saturate a Scotch-Brite® Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge with water or white vinegar, place it in the microwave and set the timer for 3 - 4 minutes. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the steam to loosen up the grime. Then, wipe it clean with the sponge you rinsed while the steam was doing its part.
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- Oven – First, remove the oven racks and clean them with soap and a Scotch-Brite® Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge. Then, mix 120 g of baking soda with 3 tablespoons of water in a bowl. Spread the paste with gloved hands on all non-heating surfaces and corners of your oven. Now leave it for 12 hours.
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How to keep walls in the kitchen clean
Anyone who cooks regularly in the kitchen knows just how easy it is for messes to get everywhere, including on the walls. If not dealt with straight away, these stains can dry on and become harder to remove.
With Scotch-Brite® Magic Pad it’s easy to remove stains, marks, and dirt from almost any surface. No chemicals or detergents are needed, simply add water. These melamine pads can be used for so many applications, whether it’s cleaning those persistent handprints that appear on the walls, removing the marks and scuffs left by shoes on floors or even the shoes themselves. They’re also great for removing coloured wax marks, lime, and rust stains.
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Make sweeping little messes a habit
You cook, you eat, and you put your dishes and cookware in the sink. All is done. Or so you think. Without a blink, crumbs, scraps, and other food particles managed to escape to the floor. It’s easy to overlook as they collect in the corners and under the tables of your home.
Getting into a daily sweeping routine is an excellent, and easy, way to keep your floors clean. Not only will your home be cleaner, and better looking for when visitors drop by, you’ll also minimise floor accidents while giving yourself a nice aerobic activity.
Having trouble sweeping into a new routine? Try putting music on. With your favourite tunes blaring around you, you’ll get an urge to get up and move, so why not grab a broom and groove?
Visit our tips page dedicated to floor cleaning and discover more secrets for keeping your floors sparkling clean.
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Improve your kitchen cleaning routine with our kitchen cleaning checklist
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A kitchen cleaning checklist can help you keep your kitchen clean and organised by breaking down the tasks into manageable steps, allowing you to prioritise areas and track your progress. By following a kitchen cleaning checklist, you can save time and energy, prevent cross-contamination and illnesses, and create a pleasant environment for cooking and eating.
Download our kitchen cheat sheet for reminders of what to clean daily, weekly, and monthly. It can provide a useful reminder for everyone in the family of what needs to be done each day.
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Search our full kitchen cleaning range and find retailers with Scotch-Brite™ products in your country
Find out where to buy Scotch-Brite™ products, view our kitchen cleaning products or visit our Home Cleaning Hub, which features tips that can help you clean your house in an enjoyable and efficient way.
