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27-Jan-21 – Have you ever been to a friend’s or relative’s house and you find yourself envious of their kitchen because it is so clean and organized?

Some people focus solely on the living room and give only a little effort to improving their kitchen. But little do they know that the kitchen is the heart and soul of a home.

It is in the kitchen where we cook for our family and friends. But no matter how good a cook you are or how delicious your food is, when you have a messy and unorganized kitchen, all these positive traits will be worthless. You don’t want that to happen, right? So with that in mind, here are some ways to improve the essential parts of your kitchen...

Storage Area

Your main goal when improving the storage area in your kitchen is to make it organized. It is best to buy ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets. These cabinets will help you organize all your kitchen appliances and utensils. Kitchen cabinets will also help improve your kitchen to make it presentable and pleasing to the eye.

Compared to the common cabinets that we see in most households, ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets are much cheaper, and only take 10-15 minutes to assemble. Here are some things to look for when buying ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets...

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• The materials used are solid.

• It has multiple cabinet doors.

• The color of the cabinet suits your kitchen.

• The size of the cabinet fits in your kitchen.

• Hinges can be easily adjusted.

• It has a warranty.

Ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets always come with assembly instructions, but it’s also a good idea to call the store and ask them for assistance.

Pantry Area

This is one of the essential parts of your kitchen. The pantry area is where you store your food and canned goods. You can improve this area by cleaning it every day, so you won’t risk your family members’ health, especially with the pandemic going on.

The pantry area must also be organized. Most of us store our food in the refrigerator, and to organize it, it would be best to categorize the food according to the meat. It would also help you avoid problems when you have guests who do not eat pork. Canned goods can be put in an extra cabinet so you can keep track of expiration dates.

Sink Area

The sink area is an essential part of the kitchen because this is where you will clean the utensils or appliances after use. To improve it, it’s a good idea that you remove the leftovers before washing the plates, put them in a separate container, and throw the container away. Why? To avoid clogging. If there’s clogging, an unpleasant smell is the consequence.

Since the sink area is the part of the kitchen where it is more likely to look old even if it is newly painted or built, there is a technique to make it always look new and improved. How? Use baking soda and water to clean your sink. Baking soda has enough content to eliminate grease without leaving a scratch in your stainless sinks.

Here are other tips that you may find helpful with improving your sink area...

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• After using the sink, always keep it dry to prevent rust.

• To prevent clogging, do not throw used cooking oil in the sink.

• Do not throw leftovers in the sink.

• Check the pipes at least twice a week.

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Cooking Area

When it comes to the cooking area, regardless of whether it is at home or any restaurant, we know that it is not 100 percent clean. Most people who cook have a messy kitchen. We can’t really avoid this from happening, but we can minimize it. Here are some ways to improve your cooking area...

• Organize everything. From the tiniest ingredients to the biggest kitchenware.

• Mop the floor and wait for it to dry. After that, put used cardboard on the floor.

• When cooking, pick up everything that falls on the floor right away.

• After using any kitchen wares or plates, wash them right away.

• Put at least three trash cans out to dispose of waste properly.

• Clean as you go.

Of all the kitchen areas mentioned, the cooking area is the most important. This is because, in this area, washing and scrubbing are not enough. This is the area where a lot of pests live in the tiniest corners. One way to improve your cooking area is to do pest control at least once a month.

Takeaway

Improving the essential parts of your home is not a one-day process. Some may find it challenging. But the above-mentioned are the ways to help you improve parts of your kitchen. Step by step, along with your commitment and patience, you can accomplish this.