White kitchens are beautiful and stylish. White cabinets, countertops, and backsplashes instantly open up the space, making it seem brighter and more inviting. This modern design trend is likely to stay in style for quite a few years to come. Follow these quick tips to keep your white kitchen looking sparkling clean.
Advice for Keeping a White Kitchen Clean
White kitchens are timeless, but they have become particularly popular in recent years. People who have embraced the trend have discovered that there is a downside to white kitchens—they can be difficult to keep clean. Fortunately, while maintaining the pristine look of your white kitchen may require a little special attention, it’s not impossible to keep your space looking as bright and clean as the day it was installed. These tricks will help you keep your clean white cabinets and kitchen looking their best.
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Use the Exhaust Fan.
When you’re cooking, even if you don’t see it, minuscule amounts of grease are entering the air, and they are landing on your white surfaces. Simply wiping things down when you’re done cooking isn’t enough to keep your white cabinets and counters looking their best in the long run. Instead, make sure your exhaust fan is on every time you cook, no matter what you’re making. The fan will drastically reduce the amount of grease that ends up on surfaces, making them easier to clean and care for.
Every time you use your stovetop, the aroma given off by cooking food is comprised of microscopic particles of grease and food. What goes up must go down, and when these particles land, they’ll probably land on your white cabinets. Don’t give them that chance. Turn on your exhaust fan or range hood as soon as you start cooking.
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Rely on Vinegar and Baking Soda
Forget special polishes and cleansers. The best way to keep your white kitchen cabinets and surfaces looking clean is a vinegar and baking soda solution with two cups of warm water and add one cup of vinegar and two tablespoons of baking soda. Wipe down surfaces with this solution to remove stains and build-up. Doing this once per month will help to keep your surfaces looking fresh and clean.
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Wipe Down Your Cabinets Regularly
Even if you do use your exhaust fan, your white cabinets will need to be cleaned regularly. There’s no need to use harsh chemicals. And in fact, aggressive chemical cleaners can sometimes make white cabinets look streaky. Instead, mix your own cabinet cleaner. Add the following to a clean spray bottle:
- 1 tbsp. baking soda
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
Add the ingredients while holding the spray bottle over your sink, just in case the fizzy mixture bubbles over. This cleaning solution can handle most messes, but for grease stains, you’ll need dish soap. Use dish soap with grease-busting properties. Mix a little in some warm water and wipe down the cabinets with it.
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Brush Your Tile Grout
Even when you keep your tile sparkling, dull, discolored grout will let it down. To keep white cabinets clean, mix baking soda and water to make a paste. Spray the grout with some vinegar and then start scrubbing. A toothbrush works best for this purpose. The more frequently you do this, the better your grout will hold up.
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Brighten Up White Sinks
White sinks are an aesthetically pleasing alternative to stainless steel, but they require a bit more upkeep to keep them looking sparkling clean. If yours shows stains, apply some lemon juice and let it soak into the stain. For stubborn stains, lay some paper towels on the sink, and add bleach with a spray bottle. The paper towels will hold the bleach in place while it lifts the stains.
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