Checklists are my way of keeping on top of things and staying motivated through less-than-exciting jobs (like spring cleaning!). Here’s a simple spring cleaning checklist you can use to cover all the important places in your kitchen.
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How to Spring Clean the Kitchen!
We’ve broken the process of spring cleaning the kitchen into categories according to their difficulty and time needs. A thorough spring clean will involve all of these tasks, but you can use this checklist at any time of the year to freshen up!
It’s a perfect checklist for having a deep clean before you have family over for the holidays, too.
(Click the graphic to download a printable PDF.)
Easy Peasy Kitchen Cleaning Tasks
- Clean oven
- Wipe down counters
- Clean microwave
- Run cleaning cycle in coffee maker
- Deep clean dishwasher
- Clean out toaster
Time Intensive Kitchen Cleaning Tasks
- Clean inside drawers
- Wipe out cupboards
- Wipe down chairs, tables, stools
- Empty and clean fridge
- Empty and clean freezer
- Reorganize pantry
Tasks That Require Some Elbow Grease
- Scrub sink and faucet
- Wash windows
- Clean stovetop
- Clean baseboards
- Clean kitchen floor
- Clean under and behind the fridge
- Clean surface above the cabinets
Simple Cleaning Tasks to Freshen Up the Kitchen
- Refresh or replace kitchen linens
- Declutter cookbooks
- Replace damaged and stained cookware
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