Guests notice details when they visit that the hosts eventually stop noticing due to the so-called “smell and visual blindness”.
- The smell from the drain or trash can This smell may seem like a normal background to the host, but guests will notice it as soon as they enter the kitchen. Accumulated food residue in the siphon or an unwashed trash can create an unpleasant atmosphere, no matter how clean the kitchen looks.
- Sticky handles and switches The handles of the refrigerator, oven, cabinets, or faucet are often covered in a thin layer of grease and dust. Since the hostess touches them daily, she doesn’t notice it, but the guest will notice the sticky surface immediately upon first touch.
- Musty refrigerator compartment and appliance doors Dried sauce drips on the door, fingerprints on stainless steel or pressed layers of dust on the top of the refrigerator or microwave immediately attract the visitor’s attention.
- Smelly or stained cloth and sponge A dishcloth that has been used several times retains moisture and bacteria. A visitor will immediately notice a musty smell or unattractive stains when wiping their hands. A worn sponge placed by the sink has the same effect.
- Clogged joints, tiles and moldings behind the stove Fine splatter of oil during cooking creates a greasy film on the wall behind the stove, which attracts dust. While the worktop is wiped, the joints between the tiles and the space behind the faucet are often overlooked.