CHECKLIST

• Long-handled duster
• Step stool
• Microfiber cloth
• Baking soda
• All-purpose Cleaner
• Glass cleaner
• Rubber gloves
• Vacuum
• Mop + bucket

Pro Tip: Always work from top to bottom so that you aren’t getting food particles, dust and dirt from your cabinets onto your already-clean countertops

Let’s Begin!

Start with your long-handled duster and dust your light fixtures and fan grates. We recommend using a microfiber cloth as well to remove any grease that inevitably settles on all your kitchen surfaces.

Dust your top shelves, window sills, the top of your refrigerator, top of your cabinets (if they don’t reach to the ceiling), and your cabinet door fronts. Remove any cobwebs from high-hung decor and ceiling corners. Then, wipe down any art work and decorations with a damp microfiber cloth. Use glass cleaner for picture frames to remove layers of grease and grime.

Cabinets and Drawers

One cabinet at a time, remove all contents. Using the hose attachment, vacuum inside your drawers and wipe down all cabinet shelves. Be sure to wipe down all handles and hinges too!

Begin organizing your dishes and other contents from your cabinets. Group like items on the kitchen floor. Discard any junk items, such as a lid without a matching container or pot. Wipe down any glasses or bowls that don’t get much use – as those collect dust over time – and place anything you want to donate or sell in those boxes we mentioned earlier. Begin restocking your cabinets, assigning space within reach for everyday items.

Refrigerator

Remove all the contents of your refrigerator. Check dates and labels, and throw away any expired items. Begin wiping down all shelves and drawers with warm soapy water or all-purpose cleaner, including the shelving inside the fridge door. Place all food back in an organized fashion, putting things that will expire soon towards the front.

Repeat this process with your freezer.

Pantry

*Please note, organizing your pantry can take up a whole day by itself, especially if you tend to stack items on top of each other until high heaven.

Remove all pantry contents. Again, check labels and expiration dates. If you have multiple packages of the same thing, consolidate them into one bag or container. Make sure that any chips or crackers are not stale.

Again using the hose attachment, vacuum and wipe down the pantry shelves to remove any excess crumbs and wrapper fragments.