There are many things that I would rather spend my time on than kitchen cleanup. Especially given my um…. propensity for incidents, there are often extra things that need attention when I’m done prepping a recipe or a whole meal. I’ll do ANYTHING to save time when I’ve got kitchen cleanup duty!
Take last night, for example. I was making a recipe for a post, and…….well, truth be told, I was gabbing with my sister on the phone and distracted and might have poured WAY too much brownie batter in the waffle iron.
There was an even bigger puddle of started-to-cook brownie batter on the opposite side of the iron all over the counter.
That’s right, my friends. They don’t call me a messy Martin for nothing!
So where I had sprayed with PAM? That was easy, peasy for cleanup. Just like it always is. Almost nothing to do but a quick wipedown with my dishrag. The outside of the iron and counters? Those took a lot longer.
Other time saving tips for kitchen cleanup?
-Less is more. Use less dishes, pots and pans. See what you can do to use the same pan twice in one meal. Better yet, skip the pots and pans and head to the grill. Way less kitchen time, plus fresh air.
-Clean up as you go. I am not always able to do this, but it REALLY cuts down on cleanup time around here for me to take care of things I dirty AS I go.
-Enlist help. It’s good for everyone to chip in and help out!
-Use PAM. Why? It saves time later. Just that waffle iron alone would have taken 10 minutes of scrub time for me, and instead of scrubbing I was hanging out playing cards with the family.
Leaving up to 99% less residue, PAM is your ally in the kitchen and allows you to save time during prep and clean up.
What are YOUR time saving tips for kitchen cleanup?
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valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
You mean I’m supposed to be cleaning in there? 😉
I’d be lost without my cooking spray! Love Pam!
Rachael says
I try to reuse pans and wash dishes along the way as I am cooking. I don’t like spending time on cleanup.
Jeanine @ sixtimemommy.com says
Pam is really great! I never go without it in our kitchen. I couldn’t imagine the mess after not using Pam! No thanks:)
Lori Pace says
Pam really does make such a difference. If I am out of it or I just forget to use it, I regret it every time.
Marina @ Mommy Snippets says
What great tips! I’m always looking for ways to save time.
Christie says
Pam has been such a time saver in the kitchen! Less time washing dishes!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I cook with Pam often as it really does make clean up easier. I also soak my dishes as soon as I am done to help any left over residue.
Ashley says
Cleaning up as you go is definitely helpful during these situations- and PAM certainly helps. Those look delicious– I would have a hard time not eating the batter!
Courtney says
There are two things I always do when it’s time to cook dinner. I get out the Pam, and I clean as I go.
Emily says
I need Pam spray for my waffle maker- I don’t like cleaning it!! 🙂
Dawn says
I always use a cooking spray if I can. It makes cleanup a breeze, and it’s healthier than all the fat from butter. My spray of choice is Pam. The other cooking sprays on the market get a funky smell when they get too hot.
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
Keeping our kitchen clean always starts with cleaning as we go! I love new tips though- thank you!!!
Debbie Denny says
I like using Pam. Great stuff. Good advice.
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
I find that using PAM saves me a lot of time in the kitchen. I also try to clean as I go. It’s better than having a huge mess afterwards.
Liz Mays says
I’m a clean as you go gal and even though I feel like it slows me down in the moment, I appreciate it afterwards. I also appreciate PAM!
Elizabeth @ Being MVP says
I love using PAM for cooking and baking. So easy to clean up without scrubbing.
Amber Edwards says
I definitely agree with clean up as you go! That saves a lot of work later. And PAM is my dream spray! I use it all the time! No other brand. JUST pam!
Nolie says
My husband always wonders how my kitchen is cleaner after cooking then before. He has yet to understand that you don’t need to watch the food cook so clean while it’s doing its thing.