5 Hacks To Keep Your Kitchen Clean

Keeping the kitchen clean and pristine is easy — if you never actually use the kitchen. But for those of us who cook (or try to) and reheat on the reg, things have a way of getting messy fast. Fortunately, we've discovered a few tricks to help us cut down on the crumbs and keep those germs at bay. Are you ready for it? Here are 5 neat freak hacks we swear by.

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DiEvita Large Antibacterial Bamboo Cutting Board
Discount: 47 percent off
It's all fun and games until someone gets salmonella! Avoid that happening entirely with a quality cutting board like this one. It's made of bamboo, which is naturally antibacterial, and because it doesn't crack and warp like other types of wood, it's highly resistant to stains.

Carnationy Antibacterial Silicone Dish Scrubber (5-pack)
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Regular sponges might as well be called bacteria magnets. These antibacterial silicone dish scrubbers are durable and scrub well, but they don't absorb water. They're flexible, practically unbreakable and can be easily sanitized with a run through the dishwasher.

Boolba Toaster Bags (Set of 6)
Discount: 43 percent off
How is it that one slice of bread seems to make a month's worth of crumbs?! We may never know, but we do know these washable, reusable toaster bags prevent a heck of a lot of mess. They're great for grilled cheese, paninis, garlic toast and beyond — and you can also use them in the oven and the microwave.

Kitchen + Home Oven Liner (Set of 2)
Discount: 60 percent off
Have you looked in the bottom of your oven lately? Unless you already have a quality liner down there, it's probably a pretty big mess. Containing those spills and preventing smells is simple, though, with this reusable, nonstick liner. It catches spills and drips, and once it's cooled down, you can easily wipe it clean or pop it in the dishwasher. Unlike a lot of other liners on the market, this extra heavy duty material can handle temperatures up to 500°F and won't curl, crack, smoke or release chemicals while you cook. It's FDA approved and 100 percent PFOA and BPA free.

Zekeo! Dishwasher Safe Gas Range Protectors
Discount: 44 percent off*
An errant noodle or wayward splash is all it takes to turn an otherwise clean stovetop into a cruddy mess. Those spills and splatters can build up and start to smell — or, you can eliminate them entirely with customizable gas range protectors. These stovetop liners are easily cut to perfectly fit your burners. Once they're in position, they catch every spill and can then be wiped off easily. You can also put the liners through a top shelf cycle in the dishwasher to have them just like new again. They're PFOA-free, BPA-free and perfectly safe to use while you cook. Plus, for a limited time, friends of Patch can get an additional 20 percent off by using the code DEALTOWN at checkout.

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