- A kitchen cleaning checklist is a useful tool to keep your kitchen clean, hygienic, and organized.
- A kitchen cleaning checklist can help you remember and perform the daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal tasks that are necessary to maintain a healthy and pleasant kitchen environment.
- A kitchen cleaning checklist can also help you save time, money, and energy by preventing dirt, grease, and clutter from accumulating and causing bigger problems.
Sample Checklist:
Kitchen Cleaning Checklist
Daily Tasks
- Wipe countertops, sinks, and appliances with a damp cloth or an all-purpose cleaner
- Sweep or vacuum the floor
- Wash dishes after use or load them in the dishwasher
- Empty the dishwasher if it’s full
- Wipe any spills or splatters on the stove, oven, microwave, or walls
- Toss dirty dish towels in the laundry
- Clean the sink with a soft scrubber or a soap dispenser dish brush
- Declutter the counters and put away any items that don’t belong in the kitchen
Weekly Tasks
- Mop the floor with a bucket of water and a few drops of dish soap or a spray mop
- Wipe down the cabinets, drawers, and handles with a damp cloth or a degreaser
- Clean the inside of the microwave with a glass cleaner or a mixture of water and vinegar
- Clean the stovetop and oven with an oven cleaner or a paste of baking soda and water
- Scrub the sink with a soft cleanser or baking soda and vinegar
- Dust the light fixtures, ceiling fan, and shelves with a microfiber cloth or a Swiffer duster
- Sanitize the trash can with a disinfectant spray or wipe
Monthly Tasks
- Clean the inside of the fridge and freezer with a damp cloth or an all-purpose cleaner
- Throw away any expired or spoiled food items
- Organize the pantry and check the expiration dates of your products
- Restock any staples that are running low
- Clean the coffeemaker with water and vinegar or a descaling solution
- Clean the dishwasher with a dishwasher cleaner or vinegar and baking soda
- Wipe down the windows and mirrors with a glass cleaner or water and vinegar
Seasonal Tasks
- Deep clean the oven with an oven cleaner or a self-cleaning cycle
- Vacuum the refrigerator coils and vents with a brush attachment
- Clean the range hood and filter with hot water and degreaser
- Wash the curtains, rugs, and mats in the washing machine or by hand
- Polish the stainless steel appliances with a stainless steel cleaner or olive oil
- Wipe down the walls and baseboards with a damp cloth or an all-purpose cleaner
