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Overview
A sparkling clean newly renovated kitchen isn’t just more enjoyable to cook and eat in - it also helps maintain a healthy, organised home. After investing the time and effort into installing your kitchen, keeping it in top shape ensures it stays looking great and functions well for years to come. Whether it’s daily habits or occasional deep cleans, here’s how to keep your kitchen clean and well maintained.
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Stay on top of everyday habits
Keeping your kitchen clean doesn’t have to be a big job - building a few simple kitchen cleaning habits into your daily routine can make all the difference. Wash dishes or load the dishwasher after meals, wipe benches, clean up spills straight away, and take out the bin when it’s full. Give the floor a weekly sweep and mop to stay on top of crumbs and dirt. These everyday actions might seem small, but done consistently, they’ll keep things under control.
Tidy as you go
Tidy up while you cook by putting away ingredients, wiping spills, and rinsing utensils. Not only does this keep your workspace clear, it makes cooking more enjoyable and saves you from a big clean-up afterwards. Keep a microfibre cloth or sponge nearby and deal with small messes as they happen.
Keep your pantry and fridge organised
Use labelled containers to group like items, and rotate older food to the front to minimise waste. Add storage boxes for bulky items, or less-used goods. A tidy fridge and pantry make prepping meals quicker too.
Use drawer and cupboard liners
Lining drawers and cupboards with non-slip or wipeable liners helps protect surfaces from leaks, scratches, and crumbs. If something spills, just remove the liner, wipe it clean, and pop it back in. It’s a small step that makes long-term maintenance a breeze.
Deep clean appliances monthly
Once a month, clean your fridge, microwave, oven and dishwasher to keep them running well and looking their best. Wipe fridge shelves with vinegar and water, steam-clean the microwave with a bowl of lemon water, and use a baking soda paste or oven cleaner to remove built-up grease. Run an empty hot cycle in your dishwasher with dishwasher cleaner to freshen it up. For easy oven maintenance, consider using an oven-safe tray or liner on the bottom shelf to catch drips before they burn on.
Maintain your rangehood filter
Greasy rangehood filters not only smell but reduce your rangehood’s effectiveness. Soak them in warm soapy water or run them through the dishwasher (check the manual first). Make this part of your monthly clean to help keep air in the kitchen clear and cooking smells in check.
Refresh sinks and tapware naturally
Sprinkle a bit of baking soda around the sink and use a soft scrub brush or sponge to loosen grime - The Pink Stuff or a cream cleanser can also give extra cleaning power if needed. Rinse thoroughly with hot water, then go over the surface with a multi-purpose spray to finish. For tricky spots around the taps, an old toothbrush works well, or pick up a detail cleaning brush from the cleaning aisle to get into tight corners where dirt tends to build up.
Keep grout and silicone looking fresh
To keep grout and silicone joins looking fresh, mix bicarb soda and water into a paste and gently scrub along tiled splashbacks. This works well for light build-up and regular maintenance. For more serious cleaning jobs, grab a specialised mould and grout cleaner that can tackle tougher spots more effectively. A quick clean every few weeks will help stop grime from setting in and keep your kitchen looking its best.
Deodorise bins to reduce odours
Before putting in a new bin liner, sprinkle a small amount of bicarb-based deodoriser or use a scented bin liner to help absorb odours. For an extra boost, pop in a scented bin freshener or disinfectant wipe at the base. It’s a quick and easy way to keep your bin area smelling cleaner between empties.
Add moisture control to drawers
Kitchens can get humid, especially during summer or in areas with limited ventilation. Placing moisture absorber tubs inside drawers or under the sink helps reduce excess moisture and prevent mildew or musty smells.
Protect benchtops from wear and tear
Whether your benchtop is timber, laminate or engineered stone, use chopping boards, trivets and heat mats to avoid stains, burns and scratches. Being proactive with protection means your surfaces will stay looking like new for much longer.
Make cleaning a habit
The real key to a clean kitchen is consistency. Set aside a few minutes each day to wipe down surfaces, reset the sink, or put things back in their place. Having colour-coded cloths for different tasks - like green for benches and red for bins - makes it easy to clean without cross-contamination. A little each day goes a long way and keeps your new kitchen feeling fresh, functional and ready for whatever’s next.
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Health & Safety
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.