How often should I deep clean my kitchen?

Full deep clean monthly. Daily wiping of counters and dishes. Weekly: mop floor, clean stove top, wipe appliances. Monthly: oven, fridge, under appliances, grout.

What order should I clean my kitchen?

Top to bottom, back to front. 1) Declutter, 2) Dishes, 3) Counters, 4) Appliances, 5) Sink, 6) Cabinets, 7) Floor. Dust and crumbs fall down, so clean high surfaces first.

How do I clean a greasy stovetop?

Baking soda paste + dish soap. Apply, let sit 15 min, scrub with non-scratch sponge. For baked-on grease: baking soda + vinegar spray. For glass stovetops: razor blade scraper at 45° angle.

How do I clean the inside of an oven?

Paste of baking soda + water. Spread on interior, avoid heating elements. Let sit overnight. Spray vinegar, wipe clean. Or use the self-clean cycle if your oven has one.

How do I clean a smelly garbage disposal?

Ice cubes + coarse salt + lemon peels. Run the disposal. Then: baking soda down drain, follow with vinegar, let fizz 10 min, flush with hot water. Do this monthly.

Best way to clean stainless steel?

Wipe WITH the grain using microfiber cloth + warm soapy water. Dry immediately to prevent water spots. For fingerprints: small amount of mineral oil on cloth, buff with grain.

How often should I clean the fridge?

Quick check weekly (toss expired items). Full deep clean monthly: remove all items, wipe shelves with baking soda solution, clean drawers, wipe exterior and handles.

How do I clean a microwave?

Bowl of water + lemon slices or vinegar. Microwave 3-5 minutes until steaming. Let sit 2 min (don't open door). Wipe interior — everything comes off easily. Clean turntable in sink.

What about under the sink?

Check for leaks first. Remove everything, wipe down. Line with shelf liner. Organize: cleaning supplies in caddies, trash bags, extra sponges. Check pipes for moisture monthly.

How do I make my kitchen smell good?

Simmer pot: water + citrus peels + cinnamon sticks + cloves. Or: clean garbage disposal with lemons. Take out trash daily. Wipe down trash can weekly. Open window while cleaning.

Kitchen Cleaning Checklist — Deep Clean in 30 Minutes (2026)

💡 Pro Tips

Top to bottom, always. Dust and crumbs fall down. If you mop first, you'll mop again after wiping counters.
Let products sit. Spray degreaser on stovetop, then clean something else. Come back in 5 min — it wipes off easily.
Microfiber cloths only. Paper towels streak and waste money. One good microfiber cloth replaces a whole roll.
Clean as you cook. Wipe while things simmer. Load dishwasher while oven preheats. 5-minute cleanup beats a 30-minute one.
Baking soda is your best friend. Cleans sinks, stovetops, ovens, cutting boards, removes odors. One box does it all.
Replace sponges weekly. They harbor bacteria after 7 days. Microwave damp sponge for 2 min to sanitize, or just replace.

🚫 Common Mistakes

Cleaning bottom to top. You'll re-dirty the floor. Always start high and work down.
Using the same cloth everywhere. Separate cloths: one for counters, one for floors, one for appliances. Cross-contamination is real.
Forgetting the handles. Fridge handles, oven handles, cabinet pulls — the most-touched, least-cleaned surfaces in your kitchen.
Skipping under appliances. Crumbs, grease, and pests accumulate under the stove and fridge. Pull them out monthly.
Harsh chemicals on stone counters. Vinegar damages marble and granite. Use pH-neutral cleaner or plain soapy water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Full deep clean monthly. Daily dishes and counter wipe. Weekly: mop, stove top, appliance wipe.

Top to bottom: declutter → dishes → counters → appliances → sink → cabinets → floor.

Baking soda paste + dish soap, sit 15 min, scrub. For baked-on: baking soda + vinegar spray.

Baking soda paste overnight, spray vinegar, wipe clean. Or use self-clean cycle.

Ice + coarse salt + lemon peels, run disposal. Then baking soda + vinegar, flush with hot water.

Wipe WITH the grain, microfiber + warm soapy water. Dry immediately. Mineral oil for fingerprints.

Weekly quick check (toss expired). Monthly full deep clean: remove items, wipe shelves, clean drawers.

Water + lemon, microwave 3-5 min, let sit 2 min, wipe. Everything comes right off.

Check for leaks, remove all items, wipe, add shelf liner. Organize supplies in caddies.

Simmer pot: water + citrus + cinnamon + cloves. Clean disposal with lemons. Take out trash daily.

Kitchen Cleaning Checklist — Deep Clean in 30 Minutes

🗑️ Step 1: Declutter & Dishes (5 min)

✨ Step 2: Counters & Surfaces (5 min)

🍳 Step 3: Stove & Oven (5 min)

📦 Step 4: Appliances (5 min)

🚰 Step 5: Sink & Disposal (5 min)

🧹 Step 6: Floor (5 min)

🧊 Monthly Deep Clean Add-Ons

📥 Download This Checklist

💡 Pro Tips

🚫 Common Mistakes

Frequently Asked Questions

Kitchen Cleaning Checklist — Deep Clean in 30 Minutes

🗑️ Step 1: Declutter & Dishes (5 min)

✨ Step 2: Counters & Surfaces (5 min)

🍳 Step 3: Stove & Oven (5 min)

📦 Step 4: Appliances (5 min)

🚰 Step 5: Sink & Disposal (5 min)

🧹 Step 6: Floor (5 min)

🧊 Monthly Deep Clean Add-Ons

📥 Download This Checklist

💡 Pro Tips

🚫 Common Mistakes

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Frequently Asked Questions