You love a spotless kitchen – but are you ready to dedicate your spare time to housekeeping? Fortunately, cleaning can be easy and quick. We talked to a number of cleaning experts and housewives and concluded the following 8 easiest and quickest kitchen cleaning tips. This is how to make the chores less bothersome, time-consuming without compromising quality. Even grandma would approve.

Clockwise Cleaning (attach image from the desktop): Always begin from the nearest point on your left of the room's entrance. Following are the surfaces on your right. This is a solution to eliminate the random left-to-right cleaning. Your effort will be more focused, so the time spend decreased.

Sanitize the Sink: A fact that may surprise you – a dirty kitchen sink contains more bacteria than a toilet seat. This is one of the reasons why having a universal sanitizer is so practical. You can either prepare your own or buy one. As the former is more advisable you can use vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. After quick-washing the sink with soapy water, spray it with vinegar. Follow it by a mist of the latter substance. Bear in mind to not mix those two, simply spray them one after the other.

For a fine finish, apply a few drops of mineral oil on a soft cloth. Buff the sink with it and enjoy the nice, hygienic result.

Dishwasher Duty: For the appliance to function properly it is a must to clean it once a week. Stuck-on food or stains are a common sight. Baking soda on a sponge should be rubbed into the edges, where the remains usually settle. There are products specially designed for sanytizing washing machines. Run an empty cycle using a similar product. Officials from COMPANY NAME recommend to add a quarter-cup of bleach to the regular dish cycle to kill bacteria.

Disinfect the Disposal: To get rid of odors, drop several pieces of lemon, some salt and a few ice cubes. This combination eliminates any smells and sanitises the disposal. There are products designed completely for this purpose, so you can opt for one if you want.

Paper Towels Are Not Worth It: The most convenient alternative is a microfibre cloth. They can be used to soak up liquids, but also when wet, they can sanitize and clean any surface. They’re reusable and inexpensive.

Zap the Sponge: It is a popular fact that sponges provide the perfect environment for bacteria to grow. Disinfect yours after use by squeezing it out and putting it in the microwave for a minute. However, even this action won't eliminate the need to replace the sponge every now and then.

This article was brought to you thanks to Star Domestic Cleaners. Company's home cleaners from Lewisham recommend the 6 tips above.