Checklist of the Best How-To Kitchen Cleaning Hacks

Whether it's spring cleaning that's on your agenda or cleaning in general, the kitchen is usually the first place I like to start.  You get a sense of accomplishment and a clean and organized kitchen is a great starting point.

I recommend "spring cleaning" for your kitchen to be done in the spring and winter, and if time allows, a total of four times a year at the beginning of each season.

Tips for Cleaning Day:

Mark time on your schedule for your spring/seasonal cleaning.

Check your supplies to assure you have everything you'll need in advance.

If your kids are younger, arrange your cleaning around a time when they're in school or napping, or, if needed, arrange to have a sitter come and occupy them.  Since I recommend bite-size cleaning, an hour or two of blocked time is more than enough.

Plan dinner so that you're not frazzled and ordering out at the last minute.

Gather Cleaning Supplies and Storage Containers

Two Buckets

Vinegar

Broom

T-shirt

Microfiber Rags

Paper Towels

Two Spray bottles: one for vinegar and one for a vinegar solution (half vinegar-half water)

This is a good time to think small-term functionality and implement glass jars and catchalls for organizing anything that is usually left on the countertops.

*The glass jars and the sponge and brush organizer are part of the giveaway! 

How-To Kitchen Cleaning Hacks and Tips

Work from Top to Bottom - Ceiling to Floor

1.  Start with your ceiling.  Place an old t-shirt over the bristles of a broom and gently sweep the ceiling paying attention to corners.  This is an easy way to get the dust bunnies off your ceiling.
2. Clean light fixtures and replace bulbs if necessary. I like to take down my light fixtures and give them a good cleaning with a 50/50 vinegar-water solution.  Allow to dry thoroughly before putting back in place.
3.   Remove curtains and draperies.  Launder or dry clean.  All of my curtains are machine washable.  I take them down, give them a good shake outside and then launder. I rehang them right from the washer but if they are a heavier fabric, dry as indicated on the care instructions.
4. Wipe down curtain rods.  Dust and grime (from cooking) can adhere themselves to the rods and these should be washed as well before placing the freshened curtains back on the rod.
5. Wash walls using the two-bucket method.
6. Wipe down kitchen cabinets - doors and drawers including handles and hardware.
7. Remove photos and papers and anything else on your refrigerator and wipe it down paying close attention to the handles - these are real grime catchers.
8. Wipe down dishwasher and stove/oven.  Use a toothpick to remove built-up dirt from any recessed areas.  You'll be shocked at the gunk in this small crevices.
9. Disinfect garbage can, inside and out and give your garbage can a good cleaning.
10. Sweep or vacuum floors paying close attention to the corners.  Give them a good scrubbing as well if your flooring can handle it.

Free Printable Cleaning Checklist - Click the Link Below

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Dinner Time

Now that you're done cleaning it's time to prep dinner. This should only take 5 minutes, tops.

Remove the On-Cor Barbecue Sauce & 6 Boneless Rib Shaped Patties from the oven and cut each patty in half so that they will fit easily on your sliders.

Cut slider buns in half, if necessary, and top with a pattie and coleslaw and serve!

Now, admire your clean kitchen and check another item off your to-do list.

When do you start your spring cleaning?