Basic Tips

The #1 Tip. Wash as you go fellas. I’m telling you it will save you so much time. Fill one half of a double sink or a separate waterproof tub with hot soapy water and drop in utensils as you use them. Food won’t dry on the utensils and cleanup will be a breeze.

Have a place for everything. It’s much easier to use a utensil or appliance, clean it and put it away when it has a home. I use foil as an example in my kitchen. I have a special drawer that is used just for foil, plastic wrap and parchment paper. Those items are always easy to find, and are put away after each use because they have a special home.

Identify spots in your kitchen that accumulate clutter and take a few minutes every day to clear those spots and place objects in their correct homes.

Try to end each day with a clean, empty kitchen sink. Run the dishwasher before you go to bed and unload it first thing in the morning.

A sponge is actually a great way to spread germs. I prefer using paper towels, discarding them after cleaning each surface, to totally prevent cross-contamination.

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