The kitchen is an essential room in every home. It is where meals are made and eaten, and where the family connects after a busy day. All of this use unfortunately means that there will also be a lot of messes made in the kitchen. If it’s time that you gave your kitchen a thorough cleaning, here are a few tips that you can use to help get the busiest room of your home sparkling in no time:
Step 1: De-clutter!
The first step in cleaning any room is to get all of that clutter out! Anything that doesn’t belong in your kitchen should be moved to its proper place, or (at the very least) put in a ‘Lost and Found’ box. At this point, your kitchen should already be feeling a little more organized, but you’re not nearly done yet. This cleaning may take a little while, but it will make sure that you’re ready for company, or just make sure that your kitchen gets a good deep clean once in a while.
Step 2: Dust and scrub all surfaces.
Get out your rags and dust mops and make sure that all of your kitchen surfaces sparkle. Just remember to work from top to bottom – gravity will bring dust and grime down, so starting at the top will ensure that you’re not doing double work for no good reason. We recommend dusting the area above your cabinets, then the top of the fridge, and move on to your countertops before cleaning barstools and other seats.
Step 3: Remember the fridge!
It’s a big job, but your refrigerator needs a good deep cleaning occasionally. Take out all of the food (it helps if you check all of the expiration dates while you take things out) and place them on an empty counter. Once the fridge is bare, wipe down all surfaces inside before replacing everything. Anything that touches food directly (like your vegetable drawer) should get extra attention, and an extra hot bath to kill any potential germs.
Step 4: Clean the other appliances.
Once the fridge is sparking (and free of any questionable foods) take the time to clean your other appliances. Run a vinegar cycle in your empty dishwasher, microwave a cup of water to steam off any stuck-on foods, and use a combination of baking soda and vinegar to clean stubborn stains off of your oven without harsh chemicals.
Step 5: Wash the floor last.
Again, dirt and grime will travel under the influence of gravity. This means that any stray dirt that escaped your grasp during the cleaning process will end up on the floor. This is why the floor should always be the last thing that you clean. Vacuum up any debris, then disinfect with your floor cleaner of choice, whether it’s a traditional mop and bucket or a new sweeper with disposable pads.
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