Written by: Nicole Sim | Updated 12:14 PM, November 23, 2021

Sometimes you have to fake it until you succeed. Other times, you might not even care about making it-you can fake it forever. If this is how you feel about having a clean kitchen, know that you are not alone. A recent survey revealed that women even rely more on some surprising shortcuts than men to avoid doing a whole house chore. For example, more than half of women admitted to cleaning the floor on-site instead of sweeping and mopping the floor. (Only one-third of people admit to this sloppy solution.)

Does your vacation involve hosting duties, or at least kindly opening the door to visiting guests? Take a look at these clever objects, they will make your kitchen look cleaner than it actually is.

Successful home bakers make the perfect crusty baguettes or mile-high milk rolls on Instagram, and they will love the visibility and capacity provided by the countertop storage options in Laura's Green Kitchen. Ordinary people who use store-branded sandwich slices or refrigerated biscuits may prefer to store daily bread in chic farmhouse-style containers, such as the Baie Maison bread box, which is equally spacious but provides more privacy for everyone Your guilty breakfast pleasure.

Laura's Green Kitchen Big Bread Box for only $44.94

Buy the Baie Maison Extra Large Bread Box on Amazon for only $39.95

Would you rather have an orderly kitchen or delicious food? Why is it different? It can be achieved with Prepdeck, which is a portable preparation station that can hold raw materials and expand into a streamlined work area. With more than 45 functions and tools, including cutting boards and integrated containers for storing waste and garbage, this is a must-have for chefs who can't stand the mess on the countertop. After dinner, simply fold the Prepdeck back to its original compact shape, and the cleanup is complete.

Buy Prepdeck on Prepdeck.com for $99

You may have heard of real estate agents simmering cinnamon sticks or citrus on the stove to create a cozy open house. For a simpler and more flexible method of aromatherapy, you can spread essential oils in the aromas of vanilla, spice and brown sugar, or use them to make a non-toxic indoor spray. Your kitchen smells so sweet that no one will notice or care about the dirty dishes in the recycling bin or the pizza box on the leaning tower.

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When you reach under the kitchen sink for a dishwasher label or new sponge, do you think you might be sucked into another dimension—a modern rabbit hole lined with aluminum foil, loose freezer bags, and scattered rubber gloves? This organizer can be adjusted and expanded to fit the plumbing fixtures and make full use of the space under the sink to keep your supplies in order. Removable shelves and pull-out bins provide greater flexibility.

You can purchase an expandable under-sink organizer at The Container Store for only $39.99

Leave a place in your sink organizer for Tub O'Towels. Fine Swedish rags and microfiber towels have their uses, but if your child decorates the walls with lipstick and Sharpie, or your child sprinkles nail polish on the kitchen table, you will be happy that there are extra-large main wipes nearby . When an uninvited guest texted that they would arrive after 10, he picked up one of these tough towels and instantly retouched almost any surface.

Buy Tub O Towels Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes on Amazon for only $13.94

There is nothing better than a shiny, clean kitchen floor-and nothing is harder to maintain. This gorgeous floor mat means you can stop sweeping and mopping every time someone has a meal. The retro-inspired Persian carpet patterns are not only comfortable under your feet, they can also easily disguise a small amount of spills or falling crumbs. Thanks to the easy-to-clean vinyl and non-slip backing, these cushions and slides can help make the kitchen look less messy.

Buy vintage Persian vinyl mats at Food52 for only $60

Let's face it: the cluttered space doesn't look clean. Unless it is splattered with splattered marinade, a large area of ​​clean countertops will definitely look cleaner than a countertop filled with cooking tools, twist ties, mail, magazines, potato chip bags, and cookie wrappers. Therefore, the more things you can store, the neater your kitchen will look. Make full use of every corner and gap, starting from this slender slide-out cutlery rack, it can be stuffed into any space over 5 inches.

Buy Hastings Home Slim Slide Out Pantry Storage Rack at Lowe's for only $36.70

When it comes to kitchen backsplashes, smoked glass tiles (most commonly white, black, and gray) are becoming popular. When the trend of using peeling and pasting tiles becomes stale, get less appearance and switch it easily. Takeaway lovers who rarely cook can choose bright white temporary tiles that are spotless; avid chefs may need a deeper design to hide stains and stains. Unlimited appearance and affordable price allow you to change the backsplash.

You can buy Camden Antique Bronze Peel and Stick Backsplash Tiles at Wall Pops for only $16.79

Imagine your kitchen at 7:00 pm or 8:00 pm on average workdays. Dinner is done, dishes are washed, pets are fed, and the counter is clean. Now you are ready to relax ("relax" means "lie on the couch and stare at the screen").

"No, it's not that fast," if it were a character in a Disney movie, your stove might say. "I'm dirty! Wash me!" This stylish handmade wooden lid can hide the chaos and silence of the key cooktop. It easily blends with transitional or modern farmhouse styles.

Purchase wooden stove covers from Etsy seller SuburbanFarmhouse LLC for more than US$96.76

Overflowing recycling bins or kitchen trash cans cannot completely create a clean and tidy atmosphere. Use stylish double-sided containers to keep trash out of sight. Step N'Sort provides two independent, detachable trash bins for easy emptying and cleaning. These trash bins are tucked into the same heavy-duty stainless steel frame and have a streamlined outline. Its large capacity—each compartment can hold more than 9 gallons—means less outdoor trash can travel while still maintaining chaos.

You can buy Step N'Sort two bins and recycling bins at Home Depot for only $107

Buying baking supplies in bulk is worthwhile, especially when the baker increases the production of biscuits, cakes and pies during the holidays. The same goes for rice, oats, pet food, or anything packaged in a large, bulky bag. Transfer your bulk purchases from Baker's Mark to the spacious trash can. This 2.6 gallon trash can can hold approximately 12 pounds of flour or 18 pounds of sugar. A larger bin can also be used. The opaque body provides unobtrusive organization, while busy bakers can view their ingredients through the transparent lid.

Buy Baker's Mark 2.6-gallon ingredient box at WebRestaurantStore for only $18.99

Sometimes, the only way to make your kitchen look clean is to... actually clean it. (Sigh.) However, you don't have to be in Cinderella mode all day. Instead, use multifunctional voice-assisted IonVac and other all-in-one floor cleaning systems to solve dirt. This cordless wet and dry cleaner is a lightweight miracle that can clean all kinds of floors: carpets, rugs, hardwoods, tiles, laminates and vinyl.

You can buy IonVac HydraClean at Walmart for only $199.

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