Cleaning Tools:
✅ Microfiber Cloths – For wiping surfaces without leaving streaks
✅ Sponges & Scrub Brushes – For scrubbing dishes, sinks, and tough stains
✅ Dish Soap – Essential for washing dishes and general cleaning
✅ Paper Towels or Reusable Towels – For quick cleanups
✅ Scraper or Razor Blade – To remove tough, stuck-on residue
✅ Baking Soda & Vinegar – Great for natural, effective cleaning
✅ Rubber Gloves – To protect your hands from chemicals and hot water
✅ Mop & Bucket – For deep cleaning kitchen floors
✅ Broom & Dustpan – To keep floors free of crumbs and debris
Cleaning Products:
🧼 Multi-Surface Cleaner – For countertops, tables, and appliances
🧼 Disinfectant Spray/Wipes – To sanitize high-touch areas
🧼 Glass Cleaner – For shiny, streak-free windows and glass surfaces
🧼 Degreaser – Essential for cutting through grease on stovetops and cabinets
🧼 Oven Cleaner – For tackling baked-on grime in the oven
🧼 Drain Cleaner or Baking Soda & Vinegar – To keep drains fresh and unclogged
Cleaning your kitchen fully involves a step-by-step process to ensure every area is tackled efficiently. Here’s a simple and effective method:
🧼 Step 1: Declutter & Organize
✅ Remove all dirty dishes from countertops and tables
✅ Put away food, utensils, and anything that doesn’t belong in the kitchen
✅ Empty the trash if it’s full
🧽 Step 2: Wash Dishes & Sink
✅ Wash all dirty dishes or load the dishwasher
✅ Scrub the sink with dish soap or baking soda & rinse thoroughly
✅ Pour hot water + baking soda or vinegar down the drain to freshen it up
🧴 Step 3: Wipe Down Surfaces
✅ Use a multi-surface cleaner to wipe countertops, tables, and cabinet doors
✅ Pay special attention to areas near the stove that may have grease buildup
✅ Wipe down small appliances (microwave, toaster, coffee maker)
🧊 Step 4: Clean Appliances
✅ Microwave – Heat a bowl of water + lemon for 2 min, then wipe clean
✅ Stove & Oven – Use a degreaser for stovetop; apply oven cleaner if needed
✅ Refrigerator – Wipe shelves & toss expired items
✅ Dishwasher – Run a cycle with vinegar or dishwasher cleaner
🧹 Step 5: Floors & Final Touches
✅ Sweep crumbs and dirt off the floor
✅ Mop with a disinfecting floor cleaner
✅ Take out the trash and replace the bag
💡 Extra Deep-Cleaning Tips (Optional):
✔️ Cabinet Interiors – Wipe inside shelves every few weeks
✔️ Behind Appliances – Move the fridge/stove occasionally to clean behind
✔️ Light Fixtures & Handles – Disinfect knobs, switches, and handles
