As much as I love to cook, cleaning my kitchen is one of my most dreaded—even feared—household tasks. It doesn't take long for dishes to pile up, my limited pantry space is a jumble of spices and jars, and my dirty pans sit on the stove longer than I'd like to admit. I'd pretty much given up on remedying the situation—that is, until I spoke to three cooking pros about their smartest, cleverest, and most-trusted techniques for kitchen cleaning. From general words of wisdom to specific, practical tips, the advice from these chefs has reminded me that keeping my kitchen clean doesn't have to be (such) a chore.
