How to Design an Easy-to-Clean Kitchen

The kitchen is often the room in our house that needs to be cleaned the most. The good news is that with a little planning, you can design a design that makes cleaning a breeze, allowing you to spend less time mopping floors and more time enjoying your space.

Buy Appliances That Are Easy to Clean

It’s understandable to be dazzled by the performance or appearance of smart new kitchen appliances, but Byrne recommends that you also consider potential purchases to keep them clean. “Choose a range that’s easy and easy to wipe without any special lotions or solutions,” she says. “Double-check details, such as the knobs on the oven, to make sure there are no hard-to-reach corners. For example, knobs that are too close together means you can’t put a piece of cloth between them.”

White agrees and recommends choosing an induction cooktop “because it’s flat, easy to clean, and safe.” In addition, Delaney says, induction cooktops eliminate the need to clean grilles and other parts on your gas hob.

“We recommend choosing appliances with a cleaning program,” Delaney said. “Let your equipment clean it for you!” She recommends choosing an oven with pyrolysis cleaning (heating the oven to high heat to burn off the residue), a steam oven with an automatic steam cleaning and drying program, and a coffee maker with automatic cleaning.

Choose a Simple Tailgate

Tile is a popular choice for kitchen backsplashes, but there are other options if you don’t want to spend time scrubbing the grout to keep it shiny.

If you choose tiles, choose a style with a large size to minimize the amount of grout that needs to be cleaned. White points out that if you opt for a glass backsplash, you don’t need to deal with grout at all.

Flat Cabinetry Is Favored

“Choosing a smooth front of furniture prevents cooking residue from forming on decorative grooves and ridges,” says Delaney. Be aware of the cut-out pulls, though, as they may be hiding crumbs.

Choose Countertop Materials Wisely

“Choose materials such as Corian, quartz, steel, or sintered stone (mineral and stone particles that are held together by heat and pressure) that are non-porous, prevent stains and are easy to wipe clean,” says Delaney.

“Solid surfaces (countertops), such as Corian, are probably the most hygienic,” White said. “They have a seamless surface, so there are no grooves to accumulate dirt. That’s why you’ll see them used in hospitals and fast-food chains.”

Use Durable Paint

If the walls of your kitchen have been painted, then you need to wipe them down more often than the walls of other rooms. Choosing a hard-wearing paint finish will make the job easier.

“Use an oil-based eggshell [topcoat] because you can easily wipe it clean without damaging the paint,” White said.

Avoid Open Shelves

Open shelves may look appealing when they’re beautifully designed, but if you have to move plates, books, and decorations just to wipe down the duster on the surface, then they can be a cleaning option that requires a lot of maintenance.

To create a hassle-free kitchen design, Bourne recommends avoiding open shelves that are “prone to accumulating dust and dirt” and instead using wall cabinets.

Use Drawer and Shelf Liners

Drawers can be a bit like a minefield for keeping things neat and tidy, with crumbs and dust falling to the bottom. To control this, Byrne recommends “using wipeable liner materials, cut to size, to extend the life of the device.”

White agrees and recommends “choosing a melamine finish on the inside of the cabinet because it doesn’t absorb spills like oak or walnut.” ”