Five 5-minute cleaning tasks to do in kitchen every week
What needs to be cleaned in the kitchen every week (photo: Freepik)
Cleaning the kitchen can take a lot of time, ranging from a few hours to several days, depending on the amount of work. However, a few tasks that only take 5 minutes can help keep the kitchen clean if done weekly, according to the Southern Living website.
Organize and return items to their places
Start by putting all kitchen utensils, dishes, spices, and sauces back in their designated spots in cabinets and drawers. If your kitchen is small or you don't have the habit of leaving coffee cups in other rooms, this task won't take much time.
However, if you have a large number of items in the kitchen or a pantry, the first few weeks of cleaning might take a bit longer. Nevertheless, regular weekly maintenance will save you time in the long run.
Tidy up the clutter
You might not do a deep clean every week, but even 5 minutes can be enough to wipe down dirt. A small mess can lead to a bigger one in the future - or even require calling an exterminator.
A vacuum and a good all-purpose cleaner can also help quickly clean up crumbs and spills.
Check expiration dates
Monitoring the expiration dates of products is not only useful but also necessary. You don't need to check everything at once, but a weekly check of dates on the shelves will make this task more manageable.
After checking the expiration dates, be sure to discard any items that have spoiled.
Consolidate duplicate items
One of the biggest problems you might encounter is duplicate products - two open boxes of the same cereal, several bottles of oil, or tea packages with only 1-2 bags left.
Quickly transferring the same type of grain into airtight containers can instantly create more space. Placing items that need to be used soon in a prominent spot will help keep the kitchen clean in the long term.
Make a list of items you need
The last but equally important task for a 5-minute weekly clean-up is updating your shopping list.
It’s recommended to list what you need now and what you’ll need soon to avoid being caught off guard when certain products or kitchen items run out.
