Kitchen Cleaning Tips
The kitchen gets dirty fastest, so small daily habits matter most here.
The Hardest-Working Room In The House
Grease, crumbs and spills build up quickly in a kitchen, and they are far easier to deal with the same day than a week later. Treat the kitchen as a little-and-often room.
Appliance By Appliance
Microwave
Heat a bowl of water with a few lemon slices for three minutes, leave the door closed for five more, then wipe. The steam loosens everything.
Oven
Wipe spills once the oven is cool, before they bake on again. For a deeper clean follow the manufacturer's instructions for your model.
Refrigerator
Before each grocery trip, throw out what is past its best and wipe the shelf it sat on. The whole fridge stays clean without a big clear-out.
Stovetop
Wipe after every use. For stuck-on food, lay a warm, damp cloth over it for ten minutes before wiping.
Dishwasher
Clear the filter regularly and run an empty hot cycle with a dishwasher cleaner when it starts to smell.
Sink And Drain
Scrub the sink daily, including the drain rim and the faucet base where grime collects.
Daily Kitchen Reset
Five minutes after the last meal of the day:
- Load or wash the dishes
- Wipe counters and the stovetop
- Wipe the sink and hang a fresh cloth
- Sweep the floor or spot clean spills
- Take out the trash if it is full
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