Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

I often find myself giving my kitchen a real deep clean 3 or 4 times every year. My issue is, however, that I often miss something out. I either forget about the freezer or don’t clean the light switches. With this Kitchen Cleaning Checklist, you’ll be able to check items off as you go and feel a real sense of accomplishment when you’re done. Not to mention that you’ll have a beautifully sparkly clean kitchen.

• Gather cleaning supplies:
  • Oven cleaner
  • Appliance cleaners for coffee pot
  • Surface cleaner
  • Windex
  • Chrome polish
  • Floor polish
  • All purpose cleaner
  • Trash bags
  • Paper towel roll
  • Bucket filled with warm water and soap

• Clear up the kitchen. Remove anything that doesn’t belong there, empty out the dishwasher and take out the trash.
• Spray the oven with oven cleaner and leave it to soak.
• Deep clean the dishwasher. Use a special cleaner or turn dial to self clean and leave empty.
• Dust the ceiling, light figures and tops of cupboards, outside of fridge, etc. Start and the top and work down.
• Dust to clean the walls, light switches, cabinets, running boards, heating vents, tables, chairs, and other fixtures.
• Clean the windows, mirrors and pictures (with glass frames).
• Clear out the cabinets. Throw out outdated food, wipe down and put food back.
• Clean the fridge. Remove outdated food and wipe down/clean insides.
• Clean the freezer. Remove outdated food and clean out compartments.
• Clean microwave, toaster, coffee pot and any other appliance.
• Clean the stove and oven (if ready).
• Clean the extractor hood.
• Wipe down counter tops and window sills.
• Polish the sink and sink fixtures.
• Vacuum the floor.
• Wash the floor.
• Pat yourself on your back for a job well done!

If there’s anything missing please do leave me a comment below and I’ll add it in. And if you’re thinking what about the spring cleaning the bathroom? We’ve got a separate checklist for the bathroom here.