Kitchen Deep Clean Checklist

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Deep-clean your oven, fridge, extractor, grout, and more for a spotless kitchen.

• Gather cleaning supplies

  Gloves, microfiber cloths, all-purpose cleaner, degreaser, baking soda, vinegar, scrub brush, bucket.

• Declutter countertops

  Clear appliances, mail, and utensils; wipe crumbs into trash.

• Empty fridge and transfer perishables to a cooler

  Work quickly; toss expired or spoiled items for food safety.

• Remove fridge shelves and drawers and soak them

  Use warm soapy water; air-dry fully before replacing.

• Wipe fridge interior with a baking soda solution

  Mix 1 tbsp baking soda per quart of warm water to deodorize.

• Clean and deodorize the oven interior

  Apply oven cleaner or a baking soda paste; follow product safety instructions and ventilate.

• Wipe stovetop, burner grates, and knobs

  Soak greasy grates, scrub spills, and wipe knobs carefully.

• Clean microwave interior and turntable

  Steam with a vinegar-water bowl for 5 minutes, then wipe clean.

• Degrease extractor fan and remove filters

  Turn off power if needed; loosen accumulated grease before removing filters.

• Soak extractor filters in hot soapy water or degreaser

  Let filters sit 20–30 minutes, scrub, rinse, and dry fully before reinstalling.

• Wipe cabinet doors and clean inside cabinets

  Remove crumbs and sticky spots; move items briefly to clean surfaces.

• Spot-treat greasy cabinet surfaces

  Use a degreaser or diluted dish soap on affected areas and rinse clean.

• Clean sink, drain, and descale faucet

  Scrub with baking soda, flush drain with vinegar, and remove limescale from fixtures.

• Scrub grout and tile surfaces

  Use a grout brush and paste; consider sealing grout after it dries.

• Clean dishwasher interior and filter

  Remove and scrub the filter, wipe gaskets, and run an empty cycle with vinegar.

• Sanitize small appliances

  Wipe exteriors and removable parts; follow manufacturer instructions.

• Run coffee maker with a vinegar cycle

  Run one vinegar cycle and one plain water cycle to descale and rinse.

• Empty and sanitize trash bin and recycling area

  Wash with disinfectant, deodorize, and let dry completely.

• Replace sponges, dishcloths, and mop heads

  Swap or sanitize items that harbor bacteria to prevent recontamination.

• Sweep and mop the floor, focusing under appliances

  Move lightweight appliances and mop with a degreasing floor cleaner.

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