The brothers know what it takes to keep a kitchen clean and tidy.
4 Secrets for a Sparkling Kitchen from Drew and Jonathan Scott
Published on Jan. 09, 2025
You might know Drew and Jonathan Scott as HGTV’s Property Brothers. The duo is much more now: an empire that includes home improvement TV shows, lines of furnishings and decor and even a children’s book series.
The brothers are experts in home renovation and real estate, so they know the value of a clean and sparkling home. Whether you’re staging your home to sell, or simply tackling a neglected kitchen, Drew and Jonathan’s tips are easily achievable. We gathered up a few spot-on cleaning and organization recommendations that will make your life easier.
Use one shelf in the refrigerator for leftovers
In this TikTok, Jonathan gives a tour of how he and wife Zooey Deschanel keep their refrigerator organized. The most genius tip he shares is designating one shelf as the leftover shelf. No need to search the whole fridge for that last piece of pizza, because it will be on the leftover shelf! Corralling your leftovers in one area also prevents them from being shoved to the back of the fridge where they get lost, forgotten and moldy.
Invest in drawer organizers
If you’ve done any kind of home organizing, you’ve come across drawer organizers in some shape or form. This Drew and Jonathan TikTok shows how simple drawer dividers can completely transform your unruly kitchen junk drawer. Create individual sections for different items, like Post-It notes, pens and tape. When it’s time to purge and reorganize, simply rearrange the contents to fit your needs.
Organize cabinets like a store
Jonathan Scott shows off his laundry room cabinets in this TikTok, and recommends organizing them like store shelves. Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have such a spacious laundry room, but you can apply his tip to any storage space, like a linen closet or pantry.
Everything has a place and is clearly labeled. Wire baskets (here’s a similar product) inside the cabinets help keep the different products separated and tidy. You can easily see what you have and when it’s time to restock.
This is why the Property Brothers prefer cabinets to open shelving.
Choose dependable cleaning products
Drew and Jonathan have several cleaning products that they use again and again. Your cleaning closet, caddy or cabinet should be stocked with dependable workhorses that get the job done. In this @drewandjonathan reel, they put The Pink Stuff to the test in the kitchen. The viral cleaning paste is great at removing grime from the sink, the stovetop and even inside the oven. Some of Drew and Jonathan’s other go-to products include the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and Mrs. Meyer’s Multi Surface Spray.
Realistically, a home visit and renovation from the Property Brothers only exists in our dreams. But at least we can incorporate their cleaning advice in our kitchens! Follow the brothers’ expertise to keep your house clean, tidy and fresh. And remember, Drew and Jonathan always make cleaning fun, so crank up the music while you work!
