The kitchen may the source of a delicious meal and incredible family time, but all that time in the heart of the home comes with a long kitchen cleaning checklist. There are so many areas that can get dirty in a kitchen (okay, gross), which is why the kitchen requires regular, quick cleanings and an occasional deep clean.
This quick and complete kitchen cleaning checklist makes the whole process easier, especially in busy households with limited time for cleaning! If keeping up with kitchen cleaning becomes more of a chore, it may be time to time to hire a professional. It’s worth it to get a clean, sanitized kitchen—one that you can enjoy and be proud to call the heart of your home.
Quick Kitchen Cleaning Checklist
___ Pick up and wipe down counters
___ Wash dishes
___ Clean out the sink
___ Sweep kitchen floors
___ Wash stove top
___ Empty dishwasher (and refill)
___ Clean out and toss old food items from the refrigerator
___ Launder and replace kitchen linens and rags
___ Take out trash
Professional cleaning tip: Spray cleaner on dried-on grime or hard-to-clean greasy spills (if cleaner won’t damage or stain the surface) while you do another cleaning task. This simple kitchen cleaning tip loosens the mess and makes it easier to clean.
Kitchen Deep Cleaning Checklist
___ Launder (if directed) or clean window treatments
___ Clean light fixtures
___ Wipe down top of cabinets
___ Dust cabinets and shelving
___ Wash walls
___ Dust cabinet doors
___ Clean stove hood
___ Wash windows
___ Clean microwave (inside and out)
___ Wash stove top
___ Launder and deep clean kitchen linens
___ Clean top of refrigerator and appliances
___ Wash refrigerator interior and shelves
___ Mop under appliances
___ Clean dishwasher (inside and out)
___ Deep clean sink and garbage disposal
___ Remove oven grime and clean inside of oven
___ Clean exterior of stove and oven
___ Wipe down countertop appliances
___ Clean kitchen backsplash and grout
___ Dust wall trim
___ Disinfect and clean trash cans
___ Deep clean pet bowls
___ Mop/deep clean floors
Professional kitchen cleaning tip: Gather your cleaning supplies before you start your kitchen deep clean and start at the top of the room. Work your way to the bottom. This ensures that you don’t have to clean a surface twice and makes your deep cleaning goes faster.
