How to Keep a Healthy Kitchen on a Budget

Entry #1388, July 12, 2012

Your kitchen has the most number of surfaces. tools and equipment at home that can cause a potential for getting ill.  Keeping your kitchen clean and healthy for your family can feel overwhelming and can get expensive. Whether you need more storage to house kitchenware, or you want eco-friendly ways to keep a healthy kitchen, today’s tips should help.

Create a kitchen that is beautiful without paying a lot.

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Although lots of home chores are done in your kitchen, it is not an excuse to have it messy and cluttered. It should be kept clean and organized. Here are some healthy home kitchen ideas if you are on a tight budget:

Bring in greenery

 Having potted plants can definitely bring life to your kitchen and cleaner air. You may choose from herbs to bring some life to your cooking and to add an aroma to the air. Basil, thyme, and rosemary make easy container gardens for a kitchen windowsill. A gardenia is a great choice if you like to have a corsage-like white flower with fine fragrance. You can also try the dazzling foliage plants that are so attractive day in and day out. Having household plants as your primary decorations are inexpensive and refreshing to the eyes.

Be more eco-friendly

Always consider buying kitchen products that are made from recycled materials like stainless steel and glass. For example, a stainless steel sink is actually made from up to 60% recycled materials.  Consider eco-friendly decor such as an eco-friendly jute rug. There are several jute rugs that are made from natural fibers like the hand-woven flat-braided jute rug.

Create a kitchen that healthy for your family

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Choose convenient storage

Choose innovative storage solutions that brings utensils up off of the counter such as racks, and hooks to hold kitchen utensils. This will free up space on your kitchen countertop and storage cabinets. Also consider hanging pot racks and magnetic cutlery racks to keep utensils at arms-reach but also clean and germ free.

Keep kitchen housewares easily accessible

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A healthy kitchen is awaiting you with these simple ideas for putting plants, eco-friendly products and convenient storage options throughout your kitchen. Whether you are moving into a new home, or trying to keep your existing kitchen safe and healthy, use these ideas to make the heart of the home the healthiest room to be in!

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