Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

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  • Daily Kitchen Chores

  • Clean up dishes, pots and pans after every meal (by either putting in dishwasher, or handwashing anything not dishwasher safe)

  • Run dishwasher as needed (and empty when clean, as needed)

  • Wipe down kitchen counters, table, and stove top (you will also need to disinfect if major spills or food leakages occur)

  • Empty trash can

  • Sweep kitchen floor

  • Change out your kitchen towels

  • Weekly Kitchen Chores

  • Wipe up spills as they occur

  • Clean out the refrigerator and freezer of older food

  • Mop the kitchen floor

  • Check cleaning supplies, and restock as necessary

  • Flush kitchen drain with boiling water (helps keep drain clear and unclogged)

  • Thoroughly disinfect kitchen counters and other food work surfaces

  • Take out recycling

  • Monthly Kitchen Chores

  • Clean coffee maker

  • Clean dishwasher, inside and out

  • Clean oven (may need to do less often, depending on the amount of use)

  • Make sure pest control methods are working and properly supplied

  • Clean kitchen sink drain with vinegar, baking soda and boiling water

  • Clean inside refrigerator

  • Wipe outside of kitchen appliances

  • Update pantry inventory and freezer inventory

  • Wash kitchen rugs

  • Clean microwave

  • Straighten cabinets and drawers

  • Dust light fixtures

  • Wipe down areas that accumulate cooking grease with a degreaser (here\'s how to clean kitchen cabinets)

  • Clean garbage can

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