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How to keep your kitchen clean and well maintained

Clean and well maintained kitchen

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.

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.

Steps

1Stay 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.
Keep kitchen clean with a few simple daily habits

2Tidy 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.
Tidy as you go by putting away ingredients, wiping spills, and rinsing utensils

3Keep 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.
Keep the pantry and fridge organised

4Use 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.
Use drawer and cupboard liners to protect surfaces from leaks, scratches, and crumbs

5Deep 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.
Deep clean appliances monthly to keep them running well

6Maintain 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.
Maintain rangehood filter for rangehood’s effectiveness

7Refresh 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.
Refresh sinks and tapware naturally

8Keep 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.
Keep grout and silicone looking fresh

9Deodorise 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.
Deodorise bins and reduce odours

10Add 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.
Add moisture control to drawers to prevent mildew or musty smells

11Protect 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.
Protect benchtops from wear and tear

12Make 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.
Make cleaning routine to keep the kitchen clean and functional

13Now that you’ve learnt how to keep your kitchen clean and well maintained

Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. 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 or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.