Kitchen Cleaning Checklist
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Daily Kitchen Chores
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Clean up dishes, pots and pans after every meal (by either putting in dishwasher, or handwashing anything not dishwasher safe)
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Run dishwasher as needed (and empty when clean, as needed)
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Wipe down kitchen counters, table, and stove top (you will also need to disinfect if major spills or food leakages occur)
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Empty trash can
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Sweep kitchen floor
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Change out your kitchen towels
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Weekly Kitchen Chores
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Wipe up spills as they occur
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Clean out the refrigerator and freezer of older food
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Mop the kitchen floor
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Check cleaning supplies, and restock as necessary
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Flush kitchen drain with boiling water (helps keep drain clear and unclogged)
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Thoroughly disinfect kitchen counters and other food work surfaces
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Take out recycling
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Monthly Kitchen Chores
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Clean coffee maker
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Clean dishwasher, inside and out
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Clean oven (may need to do less often, depending on the amount of use)
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Make sure pest control methods are working and properly supplied
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Clean kitchen sink drain with vinegar, baking soda and boiling water
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Clean inside refrigerator
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Wipe outside of kitchen appliances
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Update pantry inventory and freezer inventory
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Wash kitchen rugs
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Clean microwave
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Straighten cabinets and drawers
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Dust light fixtures
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Wipe down areas that accumulate cooking grease with a degreaser (here\'s how to clean kitchen cabinets)
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Clean garbage can