Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

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

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

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