You’ve wiped the counters, scrubbed the cooktop, sanitized the sink, and mopped the floors, but there’s one spot in your kitchen you’ve almost certainly forgotten: the tops of your kitchen cabinets. Many people use them for storage (that oversized serving platter has to go somewhere), but since they’re rarely seen, keeping them clean isn’t a…
Once those cabinet tops are thoroughly cleaned (a mix of distilled white vinegar and warm water should do the trick), you’ll be happy to know there’s a simple way to prevent airborne grime from ever coating them again.
Clean Cabinets in One Step
The buildup on your cabinet tops may not accumulate as quickly or heavily as it would in a high-traffic area, such as the floor space beneath your fridge, but it certainly adds up over time. These surfaces don’t just collect dust; they also get seriously grimy, mostly due to cooking humidity combined with oil splatter and other minor kitchen messes.
So, how can you keep the tops of kitchen cabinets clean with minimal effort? You line them with aluminum foil. (You can also use parchment paper, newspaper, or wax paper if you have it on hand — any disposable liner works.) Simply measure and cut pieces of foil to fit the size and shape of each cabinet top. Then, lay the sheets flat across the surface with a slight overlap to prevent any gaps. Once in place, the foil can be left there for weeks or months — replacing it is the only cleaning required.
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What Makes Aluminum Foil a Top Choice?
Why foil? For starters, you can easily mold it to fit the contours of any cupboard top with minimal cutting or folding. You can also quickly wipe it down if it gets dirty. When it’s time to replace the foil, scrunch it into a ball and toss it in the recycling bin, or hang it outside to keep birds and other pests away from your garden.
