Do you hate cleaning the kitchen as much as I do? It’s the most used room in our house, so it gets dirty fast. Recently, I changed the way we clean it. This is a sponsored post.
updated 8/21/2022
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Get the Kids Involved in Cleaning the Kitchen
Every day after school, my kids and I do it together. In just 10-15 minutes the kitchen is sparkly clean.
I’ve even created a little check list, and my kids get a kick out of checking it all off. You can download a copy and hang it on the fridge.
Download the Daily Quick Clean Kitchen Checklist
Our Method for a Quick Kitchen Clean up
#1 We empty the dishwasher and load it back up with dirty dishes and start the cycle. If all the dishes won’t fit, I’ll hand wash the biggest ones, and then stack remainder beside the sink.
#2 Next I fill sink with warm, soapy water, and we all get a cloth wet. One person works on the splatters and spills, especially on the stove top.
#3 The rest of us work on cleaning the counter tops and table. Make sure you let them stay wet for at least 30 seconds to kill bacteria. I usually let mine air dry.
#4 We empty the sink water, and scrub it down for a sparkling shine. Look at that shine!
#5 I also like to disinfect the disposal for any odors. I will drop in a cut-up lemon along with some cold water and run it for a few seconds. I love the smell of the lemon.
#6 The last thing we do is take all the wet cloths and spot mop with them. By cleaning any problem spots on the floor, we don’t need to floor mop until the weekend.
With me and my two oldest kids, we are done in 10 minutes flat usually. The littlest one’s job is usually to help one of us. Her favorite is to clean the counter tops.
That’s all there is to it! By using Palmolive® Multi Surface, we can use just one product to clean everything. And, a clean kitchen makes a happy mommy!
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24 comments
Palmolive is my favorite because it isn’t harsh on my hands. I have been cleaning my stainless sink with dish detergent for as many years as I can imagine.
A clean kitchen makes this Momma happy too!
I hadn’t seen the multi-surface Palmolive. I, too, usually have at least 3 cleaning products for the kitchen. Good to know I can cut it down to 1. Love the free printable!!
That is a great prinatable. I should spot mop everyday, to keep my floor looking cleanier betweeen weekly mopping.
This is so great! I should spot mop more!
I am always looking for cleaning tips. I HATE to mop, so spot mopping is a great idea.
Fabulous tips and checklist! I especially love the idea of putting a lemon in the disposal and running the cold water. Brilliant 🙂
What a great list!! I have a hard time keeping my kitchen clean so I need this list!
I haven’t used Palmolive in a long time. Great list!
I LOVE this product — it really does do an excellent job!
That’s awesome that it can go on different surfaces than just dishes!
I’ll have to look for this next time I shop for cleaning supplies. But…what I’d really like even more is to have someone else use it in my kitchen…just saying.
What a great list and love Palmolive!
Love this little checklist graphic–the colors are so fun! And I use all kinds of cleaners in my kitchen, but I have a similar routine as you do for those quick cleans! Love it!
ooo I love the lemon in the drain tip! that soup looks super handy!!
Love Palmolive! It feels amazing on my hands.
I have yet to try this, but I’ve heard putting one cup of vinegar and one cup of water in your microwave makes it super easy to clean.
Years ago I read in the newspaper in Hints with Heloise, if you just put a cup of water and run it for 2-3 minutes, the steam will make it easy to wipe out the microwave. It definitely works!
This is great! I hate cleaning the kitchen, especially doing the dishes! I’ll have to try this out soon. I love what you’ve done with the lemon too. I’m totally trying that out!
Your kitchen is so clean! I need to take your tips and tricks to make mine look the same.
I’m with you, I hate cleaning the kitchen! All those nooks and crannies for gunk and crumbs to form. But I try really hard to clean while I cook so that way there isn’t too much of a mess to clean up afterwards. Great tips, thanks for sharing!
Great list, I seriously need to do all of these things daily!
I love that you get everyone involved! My kids normally are running around picking everything up which I clean the kitchen, but this is definitely something that I can get them in on! #client
The list is great! Thanks for this post! It is incredibly helpful for me! I work as a cleaner and I am always open for new products and ideas to try! Thanks! Best regards, Оne Оff Cleaning London Ltd.
Thanks for sharing your post and this cool checklist. I like lemon for disinfect too.
I would love to try the Palmolive Multi Surface cleaner. Thank you for sharing this lovely post! The quick kitchen cleaning checklist is great! 🙂