I have just started a new routine to clean up the kitchen after each meal. With three little ones there is always a good amount to clean up and also many interruptions that come while trying to clean up. Many days I felt like my kitchen was never truly clean or that one mess was continually pushed aside to make another mess.When following my routine, no matter what the interruption or how long I am pulled away from cleaning up, I can easily return and tell where I left off and where to start up again. Also with following the same routine every day it insures that nothing gets forgotten and the kitchen stays clean.
Even though my progress might be slow depending on other things going on that need my attention, it is nice to have some sense of accomplishment that something is getting done. Part of me feels that this is so basic, and that I just missed the day that this was taught in basic housekeeping 101, but I thought I would share it anyway.
- I clear off the table. Putting all dirty dishes in the sink or on the counter next to the sink. I place all the cups that will be used again at the next meal in the center of the table (this is the easiest place that I have found to keep them until the next meal and give the girls access to them when they need a drink) . Then I clear off everything else and put it in it's proper place.
- Next, I move to the counter bars putting all the dirty dishes in the sink and putting everything else away in it's proper place.
- Then, I spray and wipe off the table and counter bars, leaving the cleaner on the counter bar so that it will be ready and waiting when I am ready to clean and wipe down the counter bar. If you made it this far with out any interruptions you are doing good! Just look at the progress you have made: you have a clean table and clean counter bars.
- Next I sweep or sometime wipe the floors (all depends on what kind of mess has been made).
- Finally I load the dishwasher, wash the dishes that can't be put in the dishwasher, wipe down the sink and the counter around the sink and then I am done and have a clean kitchen.
"She watches over the ways of her household,
and does not eat the bread of idleness."
Proverbs 31:27
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Thanks for the helpful tips, Anna. I'm really enjoying your posts on your blog. You are very encouraging! One thing that I've found works well for me, is to unload the dishwasher first thing every morning. Then I can load it throughout the day and run it at night. Of course, I don't have as many dirty dishes with only one child. :)
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