The modular kitchen is one of the places in the house that gets dirty really fast. This is because of all the spices and oil used while cooking. The oil particles mix with dust and dirt and turn the surfaces sticky. Even if you install a kitchen chimney and keep the interiors well-ventilated, you will have to frequently clean the kitchen. Although many people clean the countertops and appliances properly, they do not pay attention to the kitchen countertops. You must never ignore the significance of the kitchen cabinets. They offer plenty of storage to keep all your kitchen essentials organised and clean. Commonly stored items include spices, cereals, and various grains. Hence, it is crucial to ensure that your kitchen cabinet designs stay clean and hygienic as well. Otherwise, it will become a breeding ground for bacteria.
How often should the kitchen cabinets be cleaned?
According to experts, the exterior of the kitchen cabinet designs like the door and handles are touched frequently. Hence, you should clean them properly. Just wiping them clean with an anti-bacterial cleaning solution every alternate day is sufficient. However, if you cannot do it every alternate day, consider cleaning at least once a week. Besides the exteriors, you have to clean the interiors as well. However, removing all the items and then organising them again can be a very exhausting and time-consuming task. Hence, you should try to clean the interior at least once a month. If it feels too exhausting, you can divide the task and complete it over a week. For instance, you can clean the cutlery cabinet one day, your spice cabinet another day, and so on.
What are the items required for cleaning?
Although cleaning your modular kitchen may be an exhausting task, it is not a complicated one. You will not require any tool or expensive item for cleaning. Mentioned below are a few basic items required for cleaning your kitchen cabinets:
- a) Good quality microfibre cloth (2 pieces)
- b) Any dishwashing liquid
- c) A good quality kitchen cleaner
- d) Keep a bucket of water nearby
- e) Disinfectant spray
Cleaning the exteriors
The exterior of your kitchen cabinet designs can get dirty very easily because they stay exposed to dirt and grime. Also, they can easily get stained. Stained kitchen cabinets will diminish the overall appeal of the room. Here are a few steps you need to follow to clean the cabinets:
Step 1: Apply the kitchen cleaner on the cabinet exteriors to clean them. In most cases, you just have to apply it on the surface and gently rub it with a piece of cloth. However, you must always check the pack to understand how it should be used. Also, ensure that the spray is compatible with the material used in your kitchen cabinets. Many cleaners can damage the material.
Step 2: After properly applying the cleaner, wet the microfibre in the bucket of water (warm water) and wipe the cabinet exteriors clean. This will help to remove the cleaning solution residue.
Step 3: Once the residue is gone, wipe the surface with a dry piece of cloth so that it becomes completely dry. Apply the disinfectant spray and wipe the surface again.
Cleaning the interiors
Once the exteriors are clean, you have to focus on the interiors. The interiors tend to get cluttered and stained very easily. To ensure that you can easily access all the essential items and the interiors stay clean, you have to clean them properly. Here is how you can do it:
Step 1: To begin cleaning the cabinet interiors, start by removing the items from the inside. Many people try to clean the interiors without removing the items. However, you cannot clean properly without removing them.
Step 2: Now, you have to focus on cleaning them. Start with removing dust and dirt from the interiors. You can use a vacuum cleaner for this purpose. If a vacuum cleaner is not available, you can do it with a dust cleaning brush. After removing dust, you can use the kitchen cleaner to clean the surfaces of the interiors. Repeat the same process you used for cleaning the exteriors. Do not forget to spray the disinfectant spray at the end.
Step 3: To prevent your interiors from getting cluttered, separate the items that are essential from the not-so-essential items. If any item is outdated or you do not use it anymore, consider storing it somewhere else. As a result, the kitchen cabinet interiors will stay more organised.
Step 4: Do not store items in the cabinets randomly. You should store all the items at their designated places. Also, make sure that the larger items are stored at the back of the cabinet and smaller ones are at the front.
