Remove food particles, wash the basin, clean around the faucet, and rinse thoroughly.
A clean sink makes the entire kitchen feel noticeably fresher.
Then look at the floor.
Don’t start there.
The floor should generally be one of the last areas you clean because crumbs, food particles, and dust will continue falling while you’re working on the counters, dishes, and appliances.
First remove larger pieces of debris, then sweep or vacuum, and finally mop with a floor-safe cleaning solution.
Once everything is clean, open a window if possible and allow fresh air to circulate.
If there is a persistent unpleasant smell, look for the source rather than simply spraying air freshener. Check the garbage bin, sink drain, refrigerator, dishwasher, damp towels, and areas underneath appliances.
Now comes the part that can prevent the kitchen from returning to this condition.
You don’t need to spend hours cleaning every day.
