Keeping the kitchen spick and span is the subject of a helpful set of hints from the Good Housekeeping Institute.As recommended in the Salt Lake Tribune, the homeowners point of reference suggests a number of simple ways to maintain a spotless kitchen.The uncomplicated hints include keeping a plate over microwaved food to avoid having to keep wiping out the inside after every couple of uses.Also worth remembering is investing in a coffee machine with a built-in filter to avoid repeated and frequent cleaning chores to maintain the quality of the end product.Keeping the sink clean is also a key priority for a kitchen user and while a fragranite sink from leading manufacturer Franke is durable and easy to clean in the first place, the companys renowned Inox Creme can give a helping hand when its needed.