The Ultimate Guide to Deep Clean Your Kitchen
Is your kitchen in need of some serious TLC?
This ultimate guide to deep cleaning your kitchen will transform your culinary space into a sparkling haven. At Maid Gem Cleaning Services, we know a thing or two about getting kitchens pristine. Here are the tips and tricks our professional cleaning staff put to work when we clean your home.
1. Start with Decluttering
Before you begin, clear out your kitchen. Remove small appliances, dishes, and other items from countertops and tables. Put non-kitchen items back where they belong and eliminate the ever-present “drop zone” where things like car keys, water bottles, mail, or kids’ schoolwork always seem to make an appearance. This will make cleaning easier and more thorough.
2. Tackle the Oven
The oven is often the toughest part of kitchen cleaning. Don’t remember the last time you cleaned it? It’s probably time. Here's how to conquer it:
Remove racks and soak them in hot, soapy water
Use a specialized oven cleaner or a paste of baking soda and water
Let the cleaner sit for several hours or overnight
Wipe clean with a damp cloth
Don't forget to clean the oven door, inside and out!
3. Refrigerator Refresh
A clean fridge is crucial for food safety and helps make grocery shopping and meal planning easier when you can see what you need or what you’re running low on.
Remove all items and discard anything expired
Take out shelves and drawers, wash them in warm, soapy water
Wipe down the interior with a solution of water and mild detergent
Don't forget to clean the seals and handles
Replace food items with the newly purchased items towards the back so older food gets consumed first
4. Sparkling Sink and Disposal
A clean, shining sink can instantly transform the look and feel of your kitchen. It also helps the whole room smell fresh and eliminates bacteria from remnants of food and dirty dishes.
Scrub the sink with baking soda and a sponge
Pour boiling water down the drain
Clean the garbage disposal by grinding ice cubes and lemon peels
5. Cabinets and Drawers
When you first inhabit a space, everything has its own place. However, over time duplicates get tossed in “wherever,” crumbs start to appear out of thin air, and that mountain of tupper ware with missing lids can quickly get out of control.
Empty each cabinet and drawer
Wipe down interiors with a damp cloth and mild cleaner
Pay extra attention to areas that collect crumbs
Recycle or donate excessive duplicates of items like tupper ware, souvenir cups, and bakeware
6. Countertops and Backsplash
Now on to those larger surface areas:
Remove any coils or burner covers from your stove to soak in soapy water
Carefully clean around stovetops and faucets with a gentle cleaner and sponge
Use an appropriate cleaner for your countertop material to disinfect and freshen scrubbed surfaces
For tile backsplashes, don't forget to scrub the grout!
7. Floor Finale
It’s shocking how many crumbs, drips, and spills happen in day-to-day living that go unnoticed and never seem to get entirely picked up. After your countertops have been cleaned, it’s time to tackle the floor.
Sweep or vacuum to remove loose crumbs, pet hair, and debris
Mop with a solution appropriate for your floor type
Don't forget corners and under and between appliances!
8. Finishing Touches
The deep clean is done, but now it’s time for the detailed aesthetics. Paying attention to the little things during a deep clean helps you feel more organized and “put together” all week long.
Clean small appliances like the microwave, toaster, and coffee maker
Wipe down light switches, doorknobs, and handles
Polish stainless steel surfaces
Remember, a deep clean like this can be time-consuming. If you're feeling overwhelmed, that's where we come in! At Maid Gem, our team of professionals can tackle even the toughest kitchen cleaning jobs. We bring the expertise, tools, and elbow grease to make your kitchen shine like new.
Ready to experience the joy of a professionally deep-cleaned kitchen?
Contact Maid Gem Cleaning Services at (732) 334-7106. Let us deliver our diamond standard of clean to your culinary space!
