Awesome info as always!! Would you mind doing a video in the future about the wood utensils care (applying the oil to the utensils)and how to seal grouts? Thanks you very much!
I store my drink wares mouth side up. Also, in the dishwasher I load the utensils handles up so that my hands don’t touch the part that will touch our mouths, this information is in Food Safety if anyone wants to check it out.
GG 77x7 create a landing space for paperwork and those other items. Look up the Sunday Basket system for paperwork, install hooks for keys, etc. Make it easy to put things away.
I like to have the things I use every day out on the counter for easy access and easy cleanup! But I don't like decorations on the counters I cook on, I feel they take up valuable workspace!
I'm disabled with a 5lbs weight limit. It's so hard for me to keep my toaster, coffee pot and my canisters in a cabinet. Even though I don't like it I have to deal with it. GREAT video as always CMS. God bless you all ❤ XOXO
Granted I’m 75, but we always stored grease in a can in the freezer and threw the frozen can away on garbage day-a no-no for compost. (Clear counters works best for me.)
I do the same, I drain all fat into a tall take out plastic soup container, kept in my fridge, then if needed I'll freeze it then throw away. Depending on the type of fat, sometimes it doesn't need to be frozen.
Mellissa I love you! Almost 60years old and I did not think I would have loved to listen to one of my "kids" tell me how to do it! Well I'm addicted to you! You are clear concise and you can give your views to this OR nurses, and, she love to take it in! (very rare because OR nurses are some of the most hard headed, been there, done that type of people you would ever meet). I am taking my cleaning tools down to the essential...B.soda, vinegar, dish soap, rubbing alcohol and ?hydrogen peroxide. I no w have that extra support to my cleaning tasks to make me feel all the effort is worth it! Thank You! Also I told my sister about you and she said she hired your company when you first stared out in Toronto so my love for you was meant to be!!!! Thank U, Cheryl :)
I've actually recently tried your idea of putting everything away to see how I felt about my kitchen surfaces being clear & I have to say that my hubby & me both lived it 😀 sk I'm definitely in the 'less on the tops' camp 👍
I store upright all the time, but I’ve always make sure that my glassware and mugs are 100% dry before putting into cupboard. Most bugs go after moisture, so I dry them first before put away. As for counter space, don’t have much room and cupboard space is limited too. So I keep rice cooker and crockpot on counter and make sure I use them most days weekly.
I like functional decor and appliances we use almost daily, a small one-portion blender, toaster, microwave, Keurig out on the counters, and I try to keep it to that
I live on Maui, and store them all upside down, so geckos do not get in them and poop - I do always wipe the rim and the inside of the glass before I use it -I am a diehard upside down!
I used to love going and checking out "Model Homes" and getting some decorating ideas. The "decorators" always seemed to have so much "clutter" everywhere, but the worst for some reason was usually the kitchen. The kitchens and other space would look so much bigger if they'd get rid of all that stuff... Thanks for all the tips!!
I tried the nothing on counter tops. I do have a coffee station so that makes it easier. I was hesitant about putting away my toaster because I use it every day but found a “convenient place to store it and I love not having it out. I do have a big bowl set that won’t fit elsewhere so it’s still out but it doesn’t hurt the sleek look. So happy I tried this.
I like clear counters with a few essential and often used items on show. Completely empty counters look sterile to me but a cluttered kitchen is a recipe for chaos and waste! Xx
Me too, i have my coffee maker and toaster, everything else I store .........I think it looks more like a home when you have a couple of appliances on the counters , too clear feels like no one lives there lol
I prefer clean counters with minimal decor. Also, I store my glasses both ways. The reason I do is that I rotate my glassware, and I can tell which ones haven't been used by the way they are stored. Loved the tip about cleaning the blender--so simple and something I would have never thought of! Thanks Melissa!!!!
I was trying to figure the best way I could ask you to please make a video on deep cleaning a countertop oven. I have an air fryer convection oven and the inside of it is not stainless steel. It’s that scratchable aluminum material. Now there are these yellow stains that won’t come off with dish soap.. and I can’t scrub too much or it will scratch. Help?
I prefer it facing down in case there are bugs crawling around that I don't see. I'll never pick up a glass or mug that has a live bug inside. upside down is 100% my favorite
Oh my gosh! I store upright too. Drives my family nuts I give them this exact reason of air circulation and they think I’m overthinking it. Soooo glad I’m not the only one.
This is an ongoing battle in my house. It's the same reason as your family. If it wasn't for the fact that I'm generally the one who does the dishes, albeit my daughter will put away the dishes from the dishwasher if I push, but she sure doesn't like it (as a mom we get to feel the 'I don't care if you don't like it but I cook, clean, wash your clothes, etc...' not to mention she's home after graduating from college while she finds work & can move out on her own), move often the glasses & coffee cups do go rightside up, but the downside is that my husband will stand there & flip them upside down on occasion. FACEPALM! UGH. I know he does this just to get under my skin. He's such a scamp.
Long Live the Clean My Space Yellow Pineapple!!! I like a pretty bare countertop in the bathroom and kitchen. It's easier to keep clean. In fact, you just inspired me to clear off the kitchen counters... some stuff has accumulated there and it needs to get put away!
I like cleared off counters, even my toaster oven gets put away. The only thing allowed to stay out is the fruit bowl. And also, when it comes to kitchen laundry, I change out my dish cloth at least once a day (sometimes more if I used it wipe off my toddlers face after a meal) and I boil my dish cloths before putting them in the laundry, that way they don't get stinky.
I also change my kitchen towel out at least once a day. I guess it depe ds on how much you use it but i wouldnt. Consider using the same wShcloth for my face everyday so why the handtowel in the kitchen?
Upside Down (glasses) - but I place my glasses/mugs/bowl on a dish towel to dry as I put the rest of my dishes/silverware away. Great Idea for cleaning that crack between the stove and countertop! Yay!
I keep my kitchen counter minimal. I have a container with cooking utensils and a porcelain owl full of cat food. But that’s it. The minimal look makes it feel like a space of cooking possibilities :) Thanks for another great video
I keep the appliances that I use regularly/daily on the countertop that’s my water filter, aerogarden, coffee maker, KitchenAid, toaster, kettle, instantpot, and a blender! if I have enough space to put them away but still reach them with easy access I would and choose the minimalistic approach 😊
For the sink my all time go to is baking soda and lemon 🍋, I use lemon in water every morning so I save the lemon shell, sprinkle the baking soda and instead of the scrubber I use the lemon shell as the scrubber and the results are amazing it even removes rusty marks and leave the sink area smelling like a dream. And I store my glasses up as they are in a cupboard.
We hand wash dishes at home. So, right after the wash we sit the dishes upside down while they wait to get put away. When they’re in the cabinet we store them right side up.
I like my countertops clean and pretty clear- I do keep the coffee pot on the counter since we use it regularly but otherwise, other appliances are stored in a cupboard. Thank you for the tips- I enjoy your videos very much.
Love a minimal counter but it never happens...husband, teenagers, etc Wanted to tell you I’ve made up several of your cleaning solutions and my mind is blown. Even got a little emotional after cleaning soap-scum out of my tub with NO EFFORT after years of trying noxious store bought stuff and scrubbing my little heart out! No more bleach stained clothes! No more dizzying fumes! Love that I’m using fewer chemicals, less plastic and that this is all so much healthier for my family. So glad I found you!!
Cleared counter top.& Keeping my sink free has made such a big difference to my kitchen..feels clean all.time ...i.also.now put the drainin rack away so don't tempt me 2 leave dishes out.... thnx 😍
Hand-washer here. I store my glasses right side up. Have been decluttering for awhile now, still a work in progress. Unfortunately my kitchen is tiny with very few cabinets, so my toaster and Keurig must stay on the counter, as well as a jar of my most used cooking utensils by the stove. That’s all, though, except for a pretty tray holding dishwashing essentials by the sink.
Life changing things in my kitchen - Microwave cover, using vinegar to clean everything in the kitchen, keeping my heavy food processor on the counter (I actually use it now), and an erasable monthly planner to jot down to dos (keep me and my husband coordinated).
Keeping my kitchen counters clean and uncluttered makes me feel clean. The bacon soda and vinegar techniques gets the job done. Thanks dear sister of clean. 💃👏⚰🙏🇺🇸🏖
Thanks for the tip about using a butter knife to get the crud between stove and counter. BTW, upside down for glasses; right-side up for mugs. Don't ask.
I’m loving your microfiber cloths! Clean up is faster with them. They are so absorbent and rinse out well. Sorry, they get washed weekly with everything else but I have enough.
I live in the Seattle area so we have plenty of water! I let the faucet run when I wash, don't use the sink full. I let things dry upside down in a drying rack on top of a towel, but turn them right side up to finish drying after dripping. Then I store them upside down to keep dust from entering. I don't have geckos lol. My counter-space is TINY living in an apartment, so have nothing on them except some empty beer cans until the evening when I rinse them out and recycle. One has to learn to live with the space they have. I do always scrub-sponge my drain opening. It's not as neglected as the area around my faucet mount!
I *would* like minimal items on the counter, but my house doesn't have the cupboard space so, I *do* keep some appliances on the counter. However, I'm not a knick knack person, so I don't put decor items on the counter.
I store some of my glasses upright, but the ones on the open wire shelves I store upside down. Thanks for all or the great cleaning tips, we have very hard water so I am going to give the sink tip a try. And last question, my counters are always cluttered so 2020 is the year for me the get my home clean and organized...thank you for the continued motivation ❤️
I dislike unnecessary stuff on my countertops. I find it so easy to clean by keeping them clear and it looks good. I never know what is the best way to store cups and glasses in cupboards. If they have a bit of moisture on them after being in the dishwasher I tend to store them upside down. But I will be changing after listening to you. Thank you for sharing. Xx
Upside down...that's how I was trained. I used to have all appliances on the counter...now they all rest on the metal shelves unit in the other room. Totally freed up my kitchen!!!
LOOOOL!!!!!!! That was funny. 1-I used to store my glassware down but a girend who worked in chinaware in a department store told me that was wrong so I started storing them upright. 2-My mom did both when we had dinner I guess her mood? We would have serving dishes, other times the pots would be on the table. I follow another YTuber here on organization. I am a "if I see it I will use it" so the items I use often are out on the counter and I love it. It may irritate others but it works for me. I only put up what I do not use all the time like food processor.
I never fry anything in a large amount of oil, but I do use avocado oil or olive oil when making fish/chicken/etc in a frying pan. I wipe as clean as I can with paper towels before washing in the sink. Also, when frying bacon or hamburger, there's a lot of grease so I'll double up the plastic grocery store bags and put the grease in there once it has cooled a bit. Then throw in garbage and on to the paper towel ritual. It has worked for me for years.
Way back in high school we did an experiment, growing in a petri dish after swabbing cups upside down or right side up. Grew more when cup was upright! So I always store them upside down. Make sure they're totally dry to start.
I hand was all my dishes. An the next day I'll put them up. An my cups are in a hand made pine bored cabinet, an my cups always have the sweet smell of pine. Love it
Yeah for vinegar, yeah for baking soda (I add lemon or orange zest to my baking soda, gives a nice smell as well as citric acid is a disinfectant!) Also I clean my butcher block with a half lemon and kosher salt. Works like a charm and when I've wiped all of that off, I treat my block with mineral oil.Also, if you have bacon fat, put it in a plastic container while it's still warmish and mix in a few tablespoons of peanut butter and some seeds (non-salted, millet, sunflower, whatever) Then pop that in your freezer and in the winter, tip it out of the container and put it in an old mesh onion bag, yes you have kept some. Then hang it out for birds!
We have a minimalist kitchen & our glassware & cups are stored in a roll out draw with a kind of like rubber matting underneath that is easy to clean. We get a lot of very tiny bugs in Brisbane Australia through th summer months, so I am cleaning my window ledges, countertops & floors every day.
I like my counters as clear as possible. I'm always trying to find hiding spaces for stuff. However, some things that I use every day I may keep - or if the item (toaster oven) is difficult to store, I will keep it on my counter.
If I use an appliance everyday I keep it on the counter. I’ve always wanted free counter space but I don’t know where to store everything! I guess I need to declutter my kitchen first. This video has helped me feel inspired! Thanks, Angie💕
I place all of my appliances on open large durable plastic shelves in my kitchen plugged in ready to be used. My kitchen aid, vitamix, and Cuisinart grind and brew coffee maker which is sitting on a more sturdy table plugged in. My actual counter top workspace has my cutting board, kosher salt container, pepper grinder and oil. I like to have my workspace as open as possible as well. I've completely reworked my kitchen about 6 times since I moved into this house 2 years ago. This layout is the most functional and efficient for me who rarely goes out to eat. Sure it's annoying to have to bend down to the second shelf up to put a couple pieces of bread in the toaster a couple times a week, but to me it's not as annoying as having to go through a crammed cabinet full of appliances just to pull out a toaster to have a quick slice of toast. I hope this helps.
Really informative. I did not know you had to regularly seal grout. Or at all. You are right. Who thinks of it. Off to store soon. Always stored mugs upside down. In Brisbane. Australia a lot of sneaky cockroaches get about and I always imagine them galloping through the cupboard jumping into my cups. I have some wine glasses that I store upright, as it fits in better. Need to do your less is better declutter. Bench top has 7 appliances. Multi cooker, jug, sodastream, toaster, microwave, 2 coffee machines. Need to declutter that too. Yours look so appealing.
same - plus I created a 'coffee spot' in the kitchen, not on the counter, but on a small table. There's my new coffee machine and a small basket for napkins on one side and the sugar on the other side and some flowers. Very nice.
I store almost all my cups and glasses upright in my kitchen cabinets. But when it comes to wine glasses, I store them upside down in an open shelf in the living room - because I do have a quite small kitchen and it looks nice. Storing the wine glasses upside down prevents dust collection in their. But their are placed on a decorative serviette and I do make sure that they are standing upright for a while after cleaning them so there is no trapped moisture.
omg, tried the microwave cleaning tip AS SOON as I saw it, and it works!! Thank you! Have you made a video yet for cleaning your apartment for moving out (and to get your deposit back)!? I'd watch it, 100% Hey from Nunavut
Great video and lots of good tips that I can use. I also subscribe to some gardening channels and they discourage putting grease or oil in the compost bin as this might encourage vermin. 🤷🏾♀️
The stuff I use everyday, or multiple times a day like the toaster and kettle I like to keep them on the counter. I also keep my mixer and deep fryer out due to size. But anything else that doesn’t get used daily like slow cooker, rice cooker, blender, and sandwich press I keep in the cupboard
I'm more of a minimalist & I don't like anything on my countertops, except me kettle, as it does automatically make my space less cluttered & cleaner. Great video. Greetings from South Africa
I saw this post on Instagram saying you posted, thought i watched it then but I didn’t 😞 I’m late but I’m here 🙌🏾 sooooo much value in every single video you post
I put the glasses n mugs away rim side up in the cabinet. I lean towards the minimalist side for the counter tops but more importantly wherever I look 👀 in the kitchen it needs to be aesthetically pleasing. So, I have sugar & coffee on the counter but I’m ok as long as it looks lovely there!
I'm not pregnant (had 5 and I'm DONE lol) but I know how you feel about wanting to throw everything out. My house is pretty clean but my kitchen cabinets are a nightmare!
@@tiffanymichelle3130 Haha! I remember the feeling. Honestly, don't worry about it too much. Do what you can now and even when you think your'e okay, a toddler highlights a whole world of other stresses. For a new mom, I think the most important is having everything easy to get to for you and easy to find for your hubby or whomever is going to help you in those first weeks when your'e enjoying your newborn. Lots of love to you!
Narniaru you’re very sweet! All good advice. I’m not a first time mom, I have a 3 year old, so I totally agree with you about the toddler comment lol! That’s why I have no time, my son gets all my attention! 😆😊
I love your channel! Have I said that before? Hi from Australia 👋 Most of your tips I’ve always done, like hand washing dishes starting with glasses, then cutlery, cleanest plates first etc, since I was a little girl as I was taught (no dishwasher). I store my classes up and my hubby puts them in the cupboard rim down so I turn them 😂 For the sink, I do the same but out some baking Soda in the plug hole and add cleaning vinegar. Great tips for kitchen grout, thanks! I confess, my kitchen bench top has appliances (kettle, toaster, NutriBullet and wooden utensils in holder, paper towel holder. Uh oh that sounds bad already and I haven’t mentioned the cutting boards or knife block. I just don’t have room in cupboards. Time for a rethink of what I really need. Oh and I always put the tea towel and hand towel into the laundry at the end of the day, after I have put the dishwasher on. I like fresh ones each morning.
Yay I love kitchen videos! I just uploaded a video inspired by you... trying your 3 wave system. I really liked cleaning my sink at the end instead of after doing my dishes... super helpful!! Also I put my glass cups upside down 🤦🏽♀️
I don't like drinking out of glasses that are rim side down because it feels like the clean glass now is dirty from touching the shelf. Rim side up is good!👍
Since I live in an apartment, I have quite a bit on my kitchen counters - Kitchaid mixer, a ice tea maker gadget, coffee maker and a pitcher to hold my cooking utensils. As well as a toaster!
My mother's grandparents stored glassware upside down, but that's because they lived through the dust bowl. It was a requirement to do so, because it kept the dirt out! I am a right-side-up person, but we had to break they cycle of learning over the generations from the dust bowl days.
I don't have many cups and mugs, but I use 2 short locker racks(?) that I used to have in middle school to store my cups upside down They still get circulation, but I don't run the risk of anything falling in. Plus, the glasses protect the bowls that I store underneath
Hi from New Zealand 😊🇳🇿 I’m a glasses up and mugs down girl. If I’m honest I’ve never really thought about it. I like your ideas though so will give it a try and see if it feels good to me. Keep safe everyone and have a great day - Heather
I have an idea for people I would like to share that works great for me. Although it doesn’t look the neatest but does the trick. I bought off amazon these grabbers with suction cups which I stuck along the tiles in the kitchen. I put on these any rubber gloves (bleach, food prep, washing up), microfibre clothes and brushes to dry out properly and by being hung up, I know where they are and they’re organised
I just have my blender cutting board my utensils salt/Pepper shaker and a small dry goods basket on my countertops dont have alot of counter space but since it's a daily use item I keep them out. My cups when drying face down but once they get put away go upright I've had a cup that got stuck onto the cabinet floor and I'll always put them upright. Great video thanks again.
I think it became popular to store plates and glasses upside-down during the Depression-era Dust Bowl, when topsoil from the heartland even blew into homes on the east coast … and ships at sea, too. Dust was everywhere! I store contemporary glasses rim-side up, but my grandmother's old tapered glassware is staggered up-down-up-down because I have so little space in my tiny kitchen.
When it comes to my kitchen, I am a minimalist. I have a few things (toaster, cutting board, tea kettle and blender) out on different counters, but that is all. The rest is put away. I prefer my island to have nothing but the cutting board on it. However, my husband likes to leave the bread loaf and any other “bread items, ie. cupcakes, cookies, and biscuits there as well.
I totally agree with your glass/mug storage philosophy. While I understand the upside down I have taken an inverted glass from the cabinet for ice water and the musty wood smell/taste was so awful I couldn’t drink it. Instant convert.
We keep small appliances we use daily on the counter. I’ve tried putting everything away but my husband freaks out when he can’t find anything. Lol!! 😃
We store cups and mugs upright. Not just to let water evaporate, but because I don't want the rim (where we put our lips) sitting on the shelf liner. We use a spongy shelf liner which is difficult to clean; you can't just wipe it down often like paper liner. And sometimes the cup will stick just a tiny bit to the liner so I can't imagine my lips on the liner lol. We also have closed cabinets, even for our fancy schmancy drink glasses. That said, before any dinner party or bbq, we use cloth to wipe inside of glasses in the bar area before guests come over, so dust is not a problem. P.S. I learned the hard way, if you microwave water and vinegar, do NOT touch the water until it cools down. I dipped a rag in the water to use to clean and it exploded on my hand and arm, 2nd degree serious burn. I read that you should add a toothpick or 2 that helps keep it from exploding but I will never microwave the mixture ever again. I still have scars :-(
0:12 - Have cleaning supplies on hand
1:09 - Keep your sink clean
2:22 - DIY crevice tool
2:44 - Storing your glassware
4:31 - Hard water stain vinegar soak
5:26 - DIY grout cleaner
6:27 - Quickly clean your blender
7:03 - Launder your kitchen stuff
7:45 - Get rid of grease safely
8:31 - Microwave cleaner
9:07 - Clear under sink clutter
9:37 - Reduce dishes
10:27 - Descale your kettle
10:49 - Wood utensil care
11:30 - Declutter surfaces
12:45 - Clear counter tops
Every one dumps clutter and paperwork on my counters including me. What's a tip for this? Seriously?
Awesome info as always!! Would you mind doing a video in the future about the wood utensils care (applying the oil to the utensils)and how to seal grouts? Thanks you very much!
Where do you keep your keurig?
I store my drink wares mouth side up. Also, in the dishwasher I load the utensils handles up so that my hands don’t touch the part that will touch our mouths, this information is in Food Safety if anyone wants to check it out.
GG 77x7 create a landing space for paperwork and those other items. Look up the Sunday Basket system for paperwork, install hooks for keys, etc. Make it easy to put things away.
I like to have the things I use every day out on the counter for easy access and easy cleanup! But I don't like decorations on the counters I cook on, I feel they take up valuable workspace!
amlafontaine very true
I love big space for my kitchen too
I'm disabled with a 5lbs weight limit. It's so hard for me to keep my toaster, coffee pot and my canisters in a cabinet. Even though I don't like it I have to deal with it.
GREAT video as always CMS.
God bless you all ❤ XOXO
Granted I’m 75, but we always stored grease in a can in the freezer and threw the frozen can away on garbage day-a no-no for compost. (Clear counters works best for me.)
I do the same, I drain all fat into a tall take out plastic soup container, kept in my fridge, then if needed I'll freeze it then throw away. Depending on the type of fat, sometimes it doesn't need to be frozen.
Linda Long 👍🏻
I do the same thing.
Linda Long I throw mine outdoors, the dog loves it 😂😂😂😂
Diana Bahaha!!!
I keep my counters clear...it gives me peacefulness to my mind,develops interest in cooking,.thanks for your tips Melissa
I store half and half. Depending on the cups and glasses, if they flare, if you alternate up and down, you can store more in the same space.
Same here
I keep mine up and just wipe them out before I use them. Even if I just used the mug yesterday I still wipe it out, it's a habit lol.
Yep, do this to!
Ditto. Most of mine are upright but due to small space, I have some upside down.
Same here
Side note, your hair looks so beautiful and healthy
Mellissa I love you! Almost 60years old and I did not think I would have loved to listen to one of my "kids" tell me how to do it! Well I'm addicted to you! You are clear concise and you can give your views to this OR nurses, and, she love to take it in! (very rare because OR nurses are some of the most hard headed, been there, done that type of people you would ever meet). I am taking my cleaning tools down to the essential...B.soda, vinegar, dish soap, rubbing alcohol and ?hydrogen peroxide. I no w have that extra support to my cleaning tasks to make me feel all the effort is worth it! Thank You! Also I told my sister about you and she said she hired your company when you first stared out in Toronto so my love for you was meant to be!!!! Thank U, Cheryl :)
I've actually recently tried your idea of putting everything away to see how I felt about my kitchen surfaces being clear & I have to say that my hubby & me both lived it 😀 sk I'm definitely in the 'less on the tops' camp 👍
I store upright all the time, but I’ve always make sure that my glassware and mugs are 100% dry before putting into cupboard. Most bugs go after moisture, so I dry them first before put away. As for counter space, don’t have much room and cupboard space is limited too. So I keep rice cooker and crockpot on counter and make sure I use them most days weekly.
I like functional decor and appliances we use almost daily, a small one-portion blender, toaster, microwave, Keurig out on the counters, and I try to keep it to that
I live on Maui, and store them all upside down, so geckos do not get in them and poop - I do always wipe the rim and the inside of the glass before I use it -I am a diehard upside down!
OGGgirl Lol. That’s fair enough!
Loving the subtle brag 😂
I used to love going and checking out "Model Homes" and getting some decorating ideas. The "decorators" always seemed to have so much "clutter" everywhere, but the worst for some reason was usually the kitchen. The kitchens and other space would look so much bigger if they'd get rid of all that stuff...
Thanks for all the tips!!
mark 👍🏻👍🏻
I always dry my glasses and store them upside down, mainly so that the insides don't collect dust
Sarah Noyes I also do the same..🤣😂🤣 we’re just normal clean freaks.
Same here!
the always get a little bit smelly. I store them with the opening upside and rinse them with water before using them^^
Same
I tried the nothing on counter tops. I do have a coffee station so that makes it easier. I was hesitant about putting away my toaster because I use it every day but found a “convenient place to store it and I love not having it out. I do have a big bowl set that won’t fit elsewhere so it’s still out but it doesn’t hurt the sleek look. So happy I tried this.
I like clear counters with a few essential and often used items on show. Completely empty counters look sterile to me but a cluttered kitchen is a recipe for chaos and waste! Xx
I prefer spacious counter to work on
I love to keep toaster and coffee maker on my kitchen counter. Would be painful to have to take out/put away every morning.
Rosa C. Same, especially since we our coffee maker on timer
Putting it away looks modern cleaner better
Bleach or pine gel is suffucient to clean no need to use bi or vin waste of money
Me too, i have my coffee maker and toaster, everything else I store .........I think it looks more like a home when you have a couple of appliances on the counters , too clear feels like no one lives there lol
While I like a clean look I have to be realistic. We live here therefore it can't look staged so toaster and coffee maker live out
I prefer clean counters with minimal decor. Also, I store my glasses both ways. The reason I do is that I rotate my glassware, and I can tell which ones haven't been used by the way they are stored. Loved the tip about cleaning the blender--so simple and something I would have never thought of! Thanks Melissa!!!!
Happy Friday CMS Nation!
@@squidward6743 drano, lye, or get a snake for sinks. if those don't work call a plumber
@@squidward6743 oh and sometimes a plunger works
I was trying to figure the best way I could ask you to please make a video on deep cleaning a countertop oven. I have an air fryer convection oven and the inside of it is not stainless steel. It’s that scratchable aluminum material. Now there are these yellow stains that won’t come off with dish soap.. and I can’t scrub too much or it will scratch. Help?
@@brooklynringer9623 fine sandpaper maybe?
I store my cups and mugs upright. I don’t like the idea of my mouth going on the part that was touching the cabinet. 😆
Jenna In with you 😊
Jenna 😆
Yes ma'am
Jenna same!
I prefer it facing down in case there are bugs crawling around that I don't see. I'll never pick up a glass or mug that has a live bug inside. upside down is 100% my favorite
Happy to know I do these kitchen task already. Love cleaning so I’m consistently cleaning areas and trying to maximize time.
Oh my gosh! I store upright too. Drives my family nuts I give them this exact reason of air circulation and they think I’m overthinking it. Soooo glad I’m not the only one.
I’m with you! Plus, ew I don’t my the lip of the cup touching the shelf.
Tara A I know, right?!
This is an ongoing battle in my house. It's the same reason as your family. If it wasn't for the fact that I'm generally the one who does the dishes, albeit my daughter will put away the dishes from the dishwasher if I push, but she sure doesn't like it (as a mom we get to feel the 'I don't care if you don't like it but I cook, clean, wash your clothes, etc...' not to mention she's home after graduating from college while she finds work & can move out on her own), move often the glasses & coffee cups do go rightside up, but the downside is that my husband will stand there & flip them upside down on occasion. FACEPALM! UGH. I know he does this just to get under my skin. He's such a scamp.
@@sammi-joreviews1135 my middle name use to be jo! I changed it after i married
I do one up one down especially with wine glasses mainly for space.
I love the feeling of a super clean and buffed sink!
I think the state of the sink sets the tone for the house. Loving the springtime nails!! Xx
Long Live the Clean My Space Yellow Pineapple!!! I like a pretty bare countertop in the bathroom and kitchen. It's easier to keep clean. In fact, you just inspired me to clear off the kitchen counters... some stuff has accumulated there and it needs to get put away!
do not put grease in your compost pile it will draw racoons and opossums
I like cleared off counters, even my toaster oven gets put away. The only thing allowed to stay out is the fruit bowl. And also, when it comes to kitchen laundry, I change out my dish cloth at least once a day (sometimes more if I used it wipe off my toddlers face after a meal) and I boil my dish cloths before putting them in the laundry, that way they don't get stinky.
I also change my kitchen towel out at least once a day. I guess it depe ds on how much you use it but i wouldnt. Consider using the same wShcloth for my face everyday so why the handtowel in the kitchen?
@@grandmalin4999 So true and I am definitely going to start doing this myself
You nailed it on glass/mug storage. I agree that upright is the way to go with storage unless you have open shelves and worry about bugs!!
Upside Down (glasses) - but I place my glasses/mugs/bowl on a dish towel to dry as I put the rest of my dishes/silverware away. Great Idea for cleaning that crack between the stove and countertop! Yay!
I keep my kitchen counter minimal. I have a container with cooking utensils and a porcelain owl full of cat food. But that’s it. The minimal look makes it feel like a space of cooking possibilities :) Thanks for another great video
I keep the appliances that I use regularly/daily on the countertop that’s my water filter, aerogarden, coffee maker, KitchenAid, toaster, kettle, instantpot, and a blender! if I have enough space to put them away but still reach them with easy access I would and choose the minimalistic approach 😊
For the sink my all time go to is baking soda and lemon 🍋, I use lemon in water every morning so I save the lemon shell, sprinkle the baking soda and instead of the scrubber I use the lemon shell as the scrubber and the results are amazing it even removes rusty marks and leave the sink area smelling like a dream. And I store my glasses up as they are in a cupboard.
We hand wash dishes at home. So, right after the wash we sit the dishes upside down while they wait to get put away. When they’re in the cabinet we store them right side up.
I like my countertops clean and pretty clear- I do keep the coffee pot on the counter since we use it regularly but otherwise, other appliances are stored in a cupboard. Thank you for the tips- I enjoy your videos very much.
I appreciated your tips on oiling wooden utensils. I never thought of that. I do oil my butcher block island and my cutting board every few months
I'm going to oil mine and keep them out of the dishwasher.
This would be a good time to do a video on disinfectants that work well against viruses. 😉
Love a minimal counter but it never happens...husband, teenagers, etc Wanted to tell you I’ve made up several of your cleaning solutions and my mind is blown. Even got a little emotional after cleaning soap-scum out of my tub with NO EFFORT after years of trying noxious store bought stuff and scrubbing my little heart out! No more bleach stained clothes! No more dizzying fumes! Love that I’m using fewer chemicals, less plastic and that this is all so much healthier for my family. So glad I found you!!
Cleared counter top.& Keeping my sink free has made such a big difference to my kitchen..feels clean all.time ...i.also.now put the drainin rack away so don't tempt me 2 leave dishes out.... thnx 😍
Hand-washer here. I store my glasses right side up. Have been decluttering for awhile now, still a work in progress. Unfortunately my kitchen is tiny with very few cabinets, so my toaster and Keurig must stay on the counter, as well as a jar of my most used cooking utensils by the stove. That’s all, though, except for a pretty tray holding dishwashing essentials by the sink.
Life changing things in my kitchen - Microwave cover, using vinegar to clean everything in the kitchen, keeping my heavy food processor on the counter (I actually use it now), and an erasable monthly planner to jot down to dos (keep me and my husband coordinated).
Keeping my kitchen counters clean and uncluttered makes me feel clean. The bacon soda and vinegar techniques gets the job done. Thanks dear sister of clean. 💃👏⚰🙏🇺🇸🏖
Thanks for the tip about using a butter knife to get the crud between stove and counter. BTW, upside down for glasses; right-side up for mugs. Don't ask.
I’m loving your microfiber cloths! Clean up is faster with them. They are so absorbent and rinse out well. Sorry, they get washed weekly with everything else but I have enough.
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I live in the Seattle area so we have plenty of water! I let the faucet run when I wash, don't use the sink full. I let things dry upside down in a drying rack on top of a towel, but turn them right side up to finish drying after dripping. Then I store them upside down to keep dust from entering. I don't have geckos lol. My counter-space is TINY living in an apartment, so have nothing on them except some empty beer cans until the evening when I rinse them out and recycle. One has to learn to live with the space they have. I do always scrub-sponge my drain opening. It's not as neglected as the area around my faucet mount!
I love clean and CLEAR countertops!
I *would* like minimal items on the counter, but my house doesn't have the cupboard space so, I *do* keep some appliances on the counter. However, I'm not a knick knack person, so I don't put decor items on the counter.
I store some of my glasses upright, but the ones on the open wire shelves I store upside down. Thanks for all or the great cleaning tips, we have very hard water so I am going to give the sink tip a try. And last question, my counters are always cluttered so 2020 is the year for me the get my home clean and organized...thank you for the continued motivation ❤️
I dislike unnecessary stuff on my countertops. I find it so easy to clean by keeping them clear and it looks good. I never know what is the best way to store cups and glasses in cupboards. If they have a bit of moisture on them after being in the dishwasher I tend to store them upside down. But I will be changing after listening to you. Thank you for sharing. Xx
Thanks for watching Patricia!
Upside down...that's how I was trained. I used to have all appliances on the counter...now they all rest on the metal shelves unit in the other room. Totally freed up my kitchen!!!
LOOOOL!!!!!!! That was funny. 1-I used to store my glassware down but a girend who worked in chinaware in a department store told me that was wrong so I started storing them upright. 2-My mom did both when we had dinner I guess her mood? We would have serving dishes, other times the pots would be on the table. I follow another YTuber here on organization. I am a "if I see it I will use it" so the items I use often are out on the counter and I love it. It may irritate others but it works for me. I only put up what I do not use all the time like food processor.
Try a silicon gap cover between stove and counter top. It keeps food and crumbs from getting into that gap, and they're easier to clean. Love mine.
In small kitchens, we have no choice but to leave appliances on the counter tops. But your video was highly motivating
I never fry anything in a large amount of oil, but I do use avocado oil or olive oil when making fish/chicken/etc in a frying pan. I wipe as clean as I can with paper towels before washing in the sink. Also, when frying bacon or hamburger, there's a lot of grease so I'll double up the plastic grocery store bags and put the grease in there once it has cooled a bit. Then throw in garbage and on to the paper towel ritual. It has worked for me for years.
Way back in high school we did an experiment, growing in a petri dish after swabbing cups upside down or right side up. Grew more when cup was upright! So I always store them upside down. Make sure they're totally dry to start.
an year ago i am ur viewer...baking soda is ur main product for cleaning..it helps me alot..mostly in oven rack...thnk u dear for great information...
I hand was all my dishes. An the next day I'll put them up. An my cups are in a hand made pine bored cabinet, an my cups always have the sweet smell of pine. Love it
Yeah for vinegar, yeah for baking soda (I add lemon or orange zest to my baking soda, gives a nice smell as well as citric acid is a disinfectant!) Also I clean my butcher block with a half lemon and kosher salt. Works like a charm and when I've wiped all of that off, I treat my block with mineral oil.Also, if you have bacon fat, put it in a plastic container while it's still warmish and mix in a few tablespoons of peanut butter and some seeds (non-salted, millet, sunflower, whatever) Then pop that in your freezer and in the winter, tip it out of the container and put it in an old mesh onion bag, yes you have kept some. Then hang it out for birds!
I agree with you on storing the glasses and cups upright but I do tend to give them a quick rinse before using them just in case they have anything
I normally have all of my appliances on the counter because it's visible to me, but I do like the idea of having a cleaner counter.
We learned from the thirties to keep dirt out of our clean dishes. Dirt storms still drop by every now and then. Upside down for us!
We have a minimalist kitchen & our glassware & cups are stored in a roll out draw with a kind of like rubber matting underneath that is easy to clean. We get a lot of very tiny bugs in Brisbane Australia through th summer months, so I am cleaning my window ledges, countertops & floors every day.
I like my counters as clear as possible. I'm always trying to find hiding spaces for stuff. However, some things that I use every day I may keep - or if the item (toaster oven) is difficult to store, I will keep it on my counter.
If I use an appliance everyday I keep it on the counter. I’ve always wanted free counter space but I don’t know where to store everything! I guess I need to declutter my kitchen first. This video has helped me feel inspired! Thanks, Angie💕
If I could I wouldn’t put anything on countertops or maybe only a stylish coffee maker. Empty stone countertops look so beautiful and clean 😍
I place all of my appliances on open large durable plastic shelves in my kitchen plugged in ready to be used. My kitchen aid, vitamix, and Cuisinart grind and brew coffee maker which is sitting on a more sturdy table plugged in. My actual counter top workspace has my cutting board, kosher salt container, pepper grinder and oil. I like to have my workspace as open as possible as well. I've completely reworked my kitchen about 6 times since I moved into this house 2 years ago. This layout is the most functional and efficient for me who rarely goes out to eat. Sure it's annoying to have to bend down to the second shelf up to put a couple pieces of bread in the toaster a couple times a week, but to me it's not as annoying as having to go through a crammed cabinet full of appliances just to pull out a toaster to have a quick slice of toast. I hope this helps.
Really informative. I did not know you had to regularly seal grout. Or at all. You are right. Who thinks of it. Off to store soon. Always stored mugs upside down. In Brisbane. Australia a lot of sneaky cockroaches get about and I always imagine them galloping through the cupboard jumping into my cups. I have some wine glasses that I store upright, as it fits in better. Need to do your less is better declutter. Bench top has 7 appliances. Multi cooker, jug, sodastream, toaster, microwave, 2 coffee machines. Need to declutter that too. Yours look so appealing.
Most importantly make sure children cannot get hold of any harmful products ie dish washing tablets etc ! Great tips !
Super agree when our kitchen is clean ; I feel clean and d whole house . Same thing with make bed 😉feeling good !
I have stuff on the counters because there is no other place to put it.
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same - plus I created a 'coffee spot' in the kitchen, not on the counter, but on a small table. There's my new coffee machine and a small basket for napkins on one side and the sugar on the other side and some flowers. Very nice.
Sylvie Caron That’s a nice idea. 👍
Ive always stored all glasses and mugs upside down in my cabinets. :) Prevents dust from getting inside.
I store almost all my cups and glasses upright in my kitchen cabinets. But when it comes to wine glasses, I store them upside down in an open shelf in the living room - because I do have a quite small kitchen and it looks nice. Storing the wine glasses upside down prevents dust collection in their. But their are placed on a decorative serviette and I do make sure that they are standing upright for a while after cleaning them so there is no trapped moisture.
omg, tried the microwave cleaning tip AS SOON as I saw it, and it works!! Thank you! Have you made a video yet for cleaning your apartment for moving out (and to get your deposit back)!? I'd watch it, 100%
Hey from Nunavut
Great video and lots of good tips that I can use. I also subscribe to some gardening channels and they discourage putting grease or oil in the compost bin as this might encourage vermin. 🤷🏾♀️
The stuff I use everyday, or multiple times a day like the toaster and kettle I like to keep them on the counter. I also keep my mixer and deep fryer out due to size. But anything else that doesn’t get used daily like slow cooker, rice cooker, blender, and sandwich press I keep in the cupboard
Hardcore minimalist in the kitchen. A clean canvas gives me life.
I'm more of a minimalist & I don't like anything on my countertops, except me kettle, as it does automatically make my space less cluttered & cleaner. Great video.
Greetings from South Africa
I saw this post on Instagram saying you posted, thought i watched it then but I didn’t 😞 I’m late but I’m here 🙌🏾 sooooo much value in every single video you post
my countertops are full but I want to make them clear now. Thankyou for the video
I put the glasses n mugs away rim side up in the cabinet. I lean towards the minimalist side for the counter tops but more importantly wherever I look 👀 in the kitchen it needs to be aesthetically pleasing. So, I have sugar & coffee on the counter but I’m ok as long as it looks lovely there!
Right side up always!!! Only the coffee maker and tea kettle on the counters.
NEEDED THIS! 🙌🏼 I’m 5 months pregnant and ready to throw everything out! 💆🏻♀️
Lydia M same. I’m 8 months pregnant and I’m still trying to finish cleaning and organizing. No time!!!!
I'm not pregnant (had 5 and I'm DONE lol) but I know how you feel about wanting to throw everything out. My house is pretty clean but my kitchen cabinets are a nightmare!
@@tiffanymichelle3130 Haha! I remember the feeling. Honestly, don't worry about it too much. Do what you can now and even when you think your'e okay, a toddler highlights a whole world of other stresses.
For a new mom, I think the most important is having everything easy to get to for you and easy to find for your hubby or whomever is going to help you in those first weeks when your'e enjoying your newborn. Lots of love to you!
Narniaru you’re very sweet! All good advice. I’m not a first time mom, I have a 3 year old, so I totally agree with you about the toddler comment lol! That’s why I have no time, my son gets all my attention! 😆😊
I love your channel! Have I said that before? Hi from Australia 👋
Most of your tips I’ve always done, like hand washing dishes starting with glasses, then cutlery, cleanest plates first etc, since I was a little girl as I was taught (no dishwasher). I store my classes up and my hubby puts them in the cupboard rim down so I turn them 😂
For the sink, I do the same but out some baking Soda in the plug hole and add cleaning vinegar.
Great tips for kitchen grout, thanks!
I confess, my kitchen bench top has appliances (kettle, toaster, NutriBullet and wooden utensils in holder, paper towel holder. Uh oh that sounds bad already and I haven’t mentioned the cutting boards or knife block. I just don’t have room in cupboards. Time for a rethink of what I really need.
Oh and I always put the tea towel and hand towel into the laundry at the end of the day, after I have put the dishwasher on. I like fresh ones each morning.
By the way, the vinegar in bag works well for shower head. I never thought to use it on my kitchen spout.
Yay I love kitchen videos! I just uploaded a video inspired by you... trying your 3 wave system.
I really liked cleaning my sink at the end instead of after doing my dishes... super helpful!!
Also I put my glass cups upside down 🤦🏽♀️
I don't like drinking out of glasses that are rim side down because it feels like the clean glass now is dirty from touching the shelf. Rim side up is good!👍
That is what I say!!!
Since I live in an apartment, I have quite a bit on my kitchen counters - Kitchaid mixer, a ice tea maker gadget, coffee maker and a pitcher to hold my cooking utensils. As well as a toaster!
My mother's grandparents stored glassware upside down, but that's because they lived through the dust bowl. It was a requirement to do so, because it kept the dirt out! I am a right-side-up person, but we had to break they cycle of learning over the generations from the dust bowl days.
I don't have many cups and mugs, but I use 2 short locker racks(?) that I used to have in middle school to store my cups upside down
They still get circulation, but I don't run the risk of anything falling in. Plus, the glasses protect the bowls that I store underneath
Hi from New Zealand 😊🇳🇿 I’m a glasses up and mugs down girl. If I’m honest I’ve never really thought about it. I like your ideas though so will give it a try and see if it feels good to me. Keep safe everyone and have a great day - Heather
I only have out things I use everyday like my coffee maker. I can't easily store my kitchenaid so it stays out.
This is timely! I was just looking toward the kitchen and thought how much “stuff” I have out....😔
I have an idea for people I would like to share that works great for me. Although it doesn’t look the neatest but does the trick. I bought off amazon these grabbers with suction cups which I stuck along the tiles in the kitchen. I put on these any rubber gloves (bleach, food prep, washing up), microfibre clothes and brushes to dry out properly and by being hung up, I know where they are and they’re organised
I just have my blender cutting board my utensils salt/Pepper shaker and a small dry goods basket on my countertops dont have alot of counter space but since it's a daily use item I keep them out.
My cups when drying face down but once they get put away go upright I've had a cup that got stuck onto the cabinet floor and I'll always put them upright. Great video thanks again.
Perfect timing Melissa!! 😃
Thanks for watching Nolan!
Definitely
I think it became popular to store plates and glasses upside-down during the Depression-era Dust Bowl, when topsoil from the heartland even blew into homes on the east coast … and ships at sea, too. Dust was everywhere! I store contemporary glasses rim-side up, but my grandmother's old tapered glassware is staggered up-down-up-down because I have so little space in my tiny kitchen.
When it comes to my kitchen, I am a minimalist. I have a few things (toaster, cutting board, tea kettle and blender) out on different counters, but that is all. The rest is put away. I prefer my island to have nothing but the cutting board on it. However, my husband likes to leave the bread loaf and any other “bread items, ie. cupcakes, cookies, and biscuits there as well.
I store our glasses one up, one down. You can fit more in the cupboard that way. We use them too quick to worry about dust or warped shelves haha!!
I totally agree with your glass/mug storage philosophy. While I understand the upside down I have taken an inverted glass from the cabinet for ice water and the musty wood smell/taste was so awful I couldn’t drink it. Instant convert.
We keep small appliances we use daily on the counter. I’ve tried putting everything away but my husband freaks out when he can’t find anything. Lol!! 😃
I'll bet your husband is like mine. He can have the item he's looking for in his hand and ask me where it is because he can't find it. LOL!
Maria Johnson... Yes! Exactly! Lol!!! 😄
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It makes sense to alternate glasses up and down that have a flared top. Saves a lot of space.
We store cups and mugs upright. Not just to let water evaporate, but because I don't want the rim (where we put our lips) sitting on the shelf liner. We use a spongy shelf liner which is difficult to clean; you can't just wipe it down often like paper liner. And sometimes the cup will stick just a tiny bit to the liner so I can't imagine my lips on the liner lol. We also have closed cabinets, even for our fancy schmancy drink glasses. That said, before any dinner party or bbq, we use cloth to wipe inside of glasses in the bar area before guests come over, so dust is not a problem.
P.S. I learned the hard way, if you microwave water and vinegar, do NOT touch the water until it cools down. I dipped a rag in the water to use to clean and it exploded on my hand and arm, 2nd degree serious burn. I read that you should add a toothpick or 2 that helps keep it from exploding but I will never microwave the mixture ever again. I still have scars :-(