Your Kitchen Cleaning Guide: Kitchen Broken Down into Steps:

Daily Kitchen Tasks

  • Put food away

  • Wash dishes or load dishwasher

  • Wipe counters

  • Wipe stove if there are spills

  • Sweep crumbs

  • Take out trash if full or smelly

  • Rinse sink

Weekly Kitchen Tasks

  • Clean microwave

  • Wipe appliance fronts

  • Check fridge for old food

  • Clean stovetop

  • Wipe cabinet handles

  • Mop floor

  • Replace or wash dishcloths and sponges

  • Empty trash and recycling

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Parts of the Kitchen:

Sink

The sink can collect food particles, grease, and smells.

To clean:

  1. Remove dishes.

  2. Rinse food debris.

  3. Scrub with dish soap or appropriate cleaner.

  4. Rinse.

  5. Wipe dry if needed.

Counters

Counters should be cleaned after food prep, especially after raw meat, eggs, or messy cooking.

Use the right cleaner for the surface. Some stone counters need special care.

Fridge

Once a week, check for:

  • Expired food

  • Old leftovers

  • Leaking containers

  • Spoiled produce

  • Sticky shelves

A good rule: if you do not know when you made it, do not trust it forever.

Microwave

To loosen splatter:

  1. Microwave a bowl of water for a few minutes.

  2. Let steam sit briefly.

  3. Wipe the inside carefully.

  4. Wash the turntable if needed.

Cutting Boards

Use separate cutting boards if possible for:

  • Raw meat

  • Produce

  • Bread or ready-to-eat foods

Wash cutting boards well after use. Replace boards that are deeply cracked or impossible to clean.

Sponges and Dishcloths

Sponges and dishcloths can hold bacteria and smells.

Replace, wash, or sanitize them regularly. If it smells bad, it is not helping you clean.