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Many younger adults (and some older adults) find that they are not quite sure what it really means to do the dishes. Sometimes we learn the hard way when living with roommates for the first time, that kitchen duty demands more than loading a dishwasher. This article is for anyone who feels kitchen clean-up means just washing the dirty dishes.

Gather all the dirty dishes, not just what is sitting in the kitchen sink. Make sure to check all rooms for cups, glasses and plates. If you have roommates ask them to help gather the dishes. There is nothing more frustrating when doing the dishes then being handed more after you are done.

Whether you have a dishwasher or do them by hand make sure all washing is done properly. This means loading the dishwasher correctly and making sure all dirt, grease and leftovers are gone from those that you do by hand. Wipe the inside of the sink, making sure to remove all food particles.

Next rinse the coffee or tea pot if dirty. This is part of doing dishes, making sure appliances are clean. Wipe the counters, microwave and stove. This is not a chore left for Saturdays or “cleaning day”. Daily cleaning of your kitchen appliances lessen your cleaning day work load and keep bacteria and pests out of your kitchen. My favourite cleaning solution is water and vinegar. The vinegar cuts down the grease and disinfects your surfaces. For an added bonus I add a few drops of grapefruit oil extract to my solution; this is another good disinfectant and leaves your kitchen smelling fresh and clean.

Always be methodical in your approach to cleaning. Pick a task or two that you know you will be able to complete within the time available or can abandon easily if necessary. Even if you only do a few minutes here and there, you will start to notice the difference in time. It is very important to keep your home clean and free from waste food to keep unwanted vermin away. If you follow the advice given below, you will have no problems working towards achieving this.

Waste food should be disposed of in waste bins. These should be empty daily to your outside bin. It is also not a good idea to leave food on worktops; these should be covered or placed in the refrigerator. Food can also be placed in airtight containers and place in your cupboards. When your worktops are cleared you can disinfect them with a good cleaning product. This is good to do last thing at night before you retire to bed, so you know all germs will be killed while you sleep.

The above also applies to all rooms in your home, clean away snacks you may have been having while watching television. Don’t take food to bed as this will encourage mice into your bedroom.

Clothes need to be put into wash bins when they are dirty and hung in wardrobes or put in drawers when they’re clean, as mice will use these to make bedding for their homes that they are making in your home. Clutter is always a good hiding place for mice and other vermin so keep your home inside and out free from this.

Keeping your outside space is also important to keep clean and tidy. No food rubbish to be left around your outside bin area. If you have pets keep their food bowls clean and make sure there is no food left lying around them.

If this is done, you should find you have a vermin free home.

So let’s list what we need to do.

Clean up any food straight away.

Put all food away in fridge or airtight containers.

Don’t take food to bed.

Empty bins daily.

Wash worktops and floors with good disinfectant.

Keep floor clear and clean.

Vacuum.

Keep outside area clean.

Hope you have a mice free home.