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Kitchen Deep Clean Checklist

Medium 20 items · 3 hours
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testuser Published 3 weeks ago
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This checklist guides a thorough, room-by-room deep clean of your kitchen, from oven and fridge interiors to grout and floors. It’s for homeowners and renters who want a systematic, hygienic refresh of appliances, surfaces, and storage areas.

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  1. Gather cleaning supplies — Gloves, microfiber cloths, all-purpose cleaner, degreaser, baking soda, vinegar, scrub brush, bucket.
  2. Declutter countertops — Clear appliances, mail, and utensils; wipe crumbs into trash.
  3. Empty fridge and transfer perishables to a cooler — Work quickly; toss expired or spoiled items for food safety.
  4. Remove fridge shelves and drawers and soak them — Use warm soapy water; air-dry fully before replacing.
  5. Wipe fridge interior with a baking soda solution — Mix 1 tbsp baking soda per quart of warm water to deodorize.
  6. Clean and deodorize the oven interior — Apply oven cleaner or a baking soda paste; follow product safety instructions and ventilate.
  7. Wipe stovetop, burner grates, and knobs — Soak greasy grates, scrub spills, and wipe knobs carefully.
  8. Clean microwave interior and turntable — Steam with a vinegar-water bowl for 5 minutes, then wipe clean.
  9. Degrease extractor fan and remove filters — Turn off power if needed; loosen accumulated grease before removing filters.
  10. Soak extractor filters in hot soapy water or degreaser — Let filters sit 20–30 minutes, scrub, rinse, and dry fully before reinstalling.
  11. Wipe cabinet doors and clean inside cabinets — Remove crumbs and sticky spots; move items briefly to clean surfaces.
  12. Spot-treat greasy cabinet surfaces — Use a degreaser or diluted dish soap on affected areas and rinse clean.
  13. Clean sink, drain, and descale faucet — Scrub with baking soda, flush drain with vinegar, and remove limescale from fixtures.
  14. Scrub grout and tile surfaces — Use a grout brush and paste; consider sealing grout after it dries.
  15. Clean dishwasher interior and filter — Remove and scrub the filter, wipe gaskets, and run an empty cycle with vinegar.
  16. Sanitize small appliances — Wipe exteriors and removable parts; follow manufacturer instructions.
  17. Run coffee maker with a vinegar cycle — Run one vinegar cycle and one plain water cycle to descale and rinse.
  18. Empty and sanitize trash bin and recycling area — Wash with disinfectant, deodorize, and let dry completely.
  19. Replace sponges, dishcloths, and mop heads — Swap or sanitize items that harbor bacteria to prevent recontamination.
  20. Sweep and mop the floor, focusing under appliances — Move lightweight appliances and mop with a degreasing floor cleaner.
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