I can absolutely not stand having a dirty kitchen when I cook. After my mom cooks dinner, she just lets the pan sit on the oven until we do dishes.
NO.
Whenever she does this, I have taken to washing it myself. I completely cleaned the kitchen the other day on my snow day from school: I did the dishes, washed the counters and swept the floors. I did forget to scrub the oven, but I cleaned that up a bit today. (And boy was she happy). I cannot stand a dirty kitchen though. You are making FOOD that you EAT in it! If your kitchen is grungy, it is bound to pick up some of that dirt... and ew. You're eating that.
Tips
-Don't let your dirty dishes sit around longer than a week (or maybe two).
-After you make something (especially if you use your big cooking bowl or a pan) just wash it right away.
-Rinse your dishes after you do them.
-Don't let clutter build up in your kitchen. If you have to, put all that stuff in a different room or just find a desiginated spot for it and keep it there.
-Keep in mind that you make what you eat in this room, so if it's dirty, you're eating the dirt and icky stuff.
Well, sorry it's so short so far, but I will be posting a recipe for Hot Chocolate Balls soon!
