Kitchen Cleaning Checklist
Kitchen Cleaning Checklist
Daily
Clean up dishes, pots and pans after each meal
Run dishwasher as needed (and empty when clean)
Wipe down kitchen counters, table and stove top
Empty trash can
Sweep floor
Change out kitchen towels
Wipe up spills as they occur
Weekly
Clean out refrigerator and freezer of older food
Mop kitchen floor
Check cleaning supplies, and restock as necessary
Flush kitchen drain with boiling water
Disinfect kitchen counters and other food work surfaces
Take out recycling
Monthly
Clean coffee maker
Clean dishwasher, inside and out
Clean oven (may need to do less often, depending on the amount of use)
Clean kitchen sink drain with vinegar and baking soda drain cleaner
Clean inside of refrigerator
Clean garbage can
Clean microwave
Wipe outside of kitchen appliances
Wipe down areas that accumulate cooking grease with a degreaser
Wash kitchen rugs
Dust light fixtures
Make sure pest control methods working and are properly supplied
Update pantry and freezer inventories
Straighten cabinets and drawers