Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen

If you’re looking for homes in Stoughton WI with outstanding kitchens that can do double duty as a place to prepare food and to serve as a casual hub of your home, you’ll find just what you’re looking for with Eldon Home Builders. If you’re putting your current house on the market, go ahead and give your whole house a good spring cleaning to make it shine for potential buyers. We have some tips to really make your kitchen sparkle.

First and foremost, whenever you’re cleaning your kitchen, start from the top and work your way down. Dust and clean any crown molding, tops of cabinets, light fixtures, the top of the refrigerator, and then work your way down, level by level until you’re down to the baseboards. When you get to the floor, go deep into corners and move anything you can move to clean underneath.

As you work your way through, make sure you clean the surface of everything in your kitchen. Countertops, stovetop, and sinks are obvious, but give all of your cabinetry a good cleaning from some of the grease and grime that can build up even if it’s not obvious. Don’t forget hinges, handles, knobs, and the front of any appliances, as well.

Before you start putting anything back on your counters, think about whether some of the items can be stored in cabinets or a pantry to free up your counter space and avoid a cluttered appearance. Whether it goes into storage or stays on the counter, any appliances, such as coffee makers and toasters should also get a good cleaning.

As you’re looking inside your cabinets for potential storage options, go ahead and make sure everything is organized and items you use regularly are easy to reach. Get rid of those containers or lids that are missing their other half, and go through your pantry items and toss anything that is past its use-by date. Now is also time to tackle those drawers, organizing utensils, and clearing and organizing the inevitable junk drawer.

Now is the time to also give your refrigerator a deep clean. Toss items that have been in the freezer for too long, along with any items such as condiments, leftovers, and other food stuff that’s past its prime. Ideally, empty all of the shelves and drawers and give interior walls and tops and bottoms of shelves a thorough clean, along with the drawers. It’s best to do this before your big shopping day so there’s less to deal with, and then put everything back in an orderly grouped way so it’s easy to find ingredients.

A clean kitchen is always satisfying and it will surely add to your home’s appeal for buyers. In the meantime, as you start your search for homes in Stoughton WI, contact us today to explore our variety of quality built homes that meet your needs and wants.