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How to Spring Clean Your Kitchen

Spring is the perfect season to refresh and rejuvenate your home, starting with one of its most essential spaces: the kitchen. Known as the heart of every household, your kitchen is a bustling hub where family gathers, meals are shared, and countless memories are made.

However, with frequent use comes hidden dirt, stubborn grease buildup, expired pantry items, and lurking bacteria.

Regular deep cleaning isn't just about aesthetics; it's crucial for maintaining a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment. Follow this comprehensive guide to rejuvenate and thoroughly deep clean your kitchen this season.

Contents

Organized pantry shelves with clear containers of various dry food items.

1. Cleaning Out & Organizing Your Pantry

Pantry Cleaning

  • Empty your pantry and sort through all items.
  • Check expiration dates and toss anything that's past its prime.
  • Vacuum up any crumbs, and wipe shelves with a damp microfiber cloth.

Pantry Organizing

Store food items logically, grouping similar items together, like baking goods, snacks, canned foods, and spices. Clear containers and labels can also make your pantry easier to maintain.

Storage Bins With Handle

Food Storage Containers

Clear Drawers

A well-organized refrigerator filled with various fruits, vegetables, and preserved foods.

2. Deep Cleaning Kitchen Appliances

Refrigerator

Refrigerator Interior

  • Have a trash can ready and get a laundry basket or large box. Working one shelf at a time, starting from the top, remove an item, check its expiration date and toss it into the trash or place it in the basket.
  • Using a damp microfiber cloth, wipe the top and bottom side of the shelf.
  • Return items to the shelf, and repeat the process in each shelf or section of the fridge.

Refrigerator Exterior

  • Use a long-handled microfiber duster or a damp microfiber cloth to clean the top of the refrigerator.
  • Wipe the front and sides with a damp microfiber cloth. For any stuck-on soils, spray with an all-purpose cleaner and allow it to soak in before buffing off with the cloth.
  • For stainless steel finsihes, use a microfiber polishing cloth at the end.

Behind Refrigerator  

  • Carefully pull the refrigerator forward.
  • Vacuum coils and floor.
  • Mop the area.

Oven & Stovetop

Interior Oven

  • Remove racks from the oven and soak in hot water with a dishwasher pod (in a large sink, bathtub, or large bin).
  • Dislodge any large pieces of stuck-on food inside your oven with a putty knife, and then either vacuum or use a dry microfiber cloth or paper towel to pick up any loose particles.

Baking soda & vinegar method: 

  • Create a paste with baking soda and water, and, using a scrubbing sponge in circular motions, work the paste into the interior of the oven. Work in small sections, and then wipe away with a dry microfiber cloth.
  • Once you’ve done the entire oven’s interior, spray the surface with vinegar and wipe it down to remove any baking soda residue.

Oven cleaner method:

  • Spray the cleaner evenly onto all surfaces inside the oven, avoiding the heating element. If you do spray the element just wipe it off with a damp microfiber cloth.
  • Allow the cleaner to sit in a closed oven for anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour. The longer the better it will work.
  • After the allocated timeframe, open your oven and check if your oven has latches to remove the door to make cleaning easier. Then wipe down the interior with damp microfiber cloths.

If your oven has any remaining stuck-on debris in the bottom of your oven, you can use a razor blade and some oven cleaner to gently scrape away these stubborn areas.

Once you’re done, go over the entire interior of the oven with a damp microfiber cloth to remove any leftover cleaner residue.

Pro Tips:

  • That fizzing action that happens when you mix baking soda and vinegar together might look impressive, but all this does is turn the solution into a type of salt water that doesn’t really clean well.

  • Rinse your cloths thoroughly after use to remove the oven cleaner residue and extend your towels’ life.

  • Always use a clean and new razor blade to prevent scratching.

Stovetop

Remove all knobs and spray an all-purpose cleaning spray over the control panel surface and wipe down with a microfiber cloth.

Electric & Gas

  • Remove burners and drip pans, or grates, burner caps, and metal burners and soak them in hot water with a dishwasher pod or detergent.
  • Scrub with a scrubbing sponge to remove debris. You can also use 0000 steel wool for stubborn spots.
  • Dry all parts thoroughly before replacing them onto the stovetop.
  • For stainless steel, use a microfiber polishing cloth at the end.

Glass/Induction

  • Apply dish detergent to the stovetop and scrub it in with a non-abrasive scrubbing sponge.
  • Wipe it down with a dry microfiber cloth.
  • For stubborn areas, use a cooktop cleaner with your scrubbing sponge and gently scrub the areas in circular motions until the debris breaks down.
  • Allow the cleaner to sit for a couple of minutes before going in with a clean and damp microfiber cloth and removing all of the residue.
  • Use a microfiber polishing cloth at the end to polish the glass.

Range Hood

  • Soak filters in hot soapy water or a commercial degreaser.
  • Wipe with a microfiber cloth.
  • Rinse and dry completely before replacing.

Exterior Oven

  • Use a damp microfiber cloth to clean the exterior of the oven.
  • For any stuck-on soils, spray with a cleaning solution and allow it to soak in before buffing off with the cloth.
  • For stainless steel, use a microfiber polishing cloth at the end.

Oven Cleaner

Cooktop Cleaner

Razor Scraper

Oven Cleaning Cautions 

Always make sure the kitchen is well-ventilated when using a commercial-grade oven cleaner, as the fumes can be toxic.

Wear gloves, a face mask, and even eye protection when handling a commercial oven cleaner.

Cover and protect the exterior of the oven with towels as commercial cleaners are caustic and can ruin surfaces.

Professionals recommend you do not use an oven’s self-cleaning function. It’s designed to heat up to upwards of 800 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a fire hazard and can ruin your appliances components.

A modern kitchen countertop with a microwave and fresh fruits.

Microwave

Microwave Interior

  • Heat a bowl of water with lemon slices for 2-3 minutes to steam the interior.
  • Wipe surfaces with a clean microfiber cloth.
  • For stubborn stuck-on food, spray cleaning solution onto the spot and use a scrubbing sponge or toothbrush to dislodge the debris.

Microwave Exterior

  • Use a damp microfiber cloth to clean the surface of the microwave.
  • For any stuck-on soils, spray with a cleaning solution and allow it to soak in before buffing off with the cloth.
  • For stainless steel, use a microfiber polishing cloth at the end.

Dishwasher

Dishwasher Filter

  • Remove all filters and soak in hot soapy water.
  • Use a toothbrush to scrub all components.
  • Replace once clean.

Dishwasher Interior

  • Run an empty cycle with dishwasher cleaner or vinegar.

Dishwasher Door Seal

  • Spray the door seal liberally with a cleaning solution, then using a toothbrush, gently scrub the rubber seal to dislodge any debris.
  • Wipe over with a dry microfiber cloth to remove any remaining soils and dry the area.

Dishwasher Exterior

  • Use a damp microfiber cloth to clean the outside of the dishwasher.
  • For any stuck-on soils, spray with an all-purpose cleaner and allow it to soak in before buffing off with the cloth.
  • For stainless steel, use a microfiber polishing cloth at the end.

Coffee Appliances

There are two types of coffee makers that need regular cleaning and descaling; Drip Coffee Makers, like Keurig, Nespresso, or Mr Coffee, and Espresso-Based Machines, such as Breville and De’Longhi.

  • Clean and descale your coffee appliances every month or so by following the instructions for your specific brand.
  • Using a damp microfiber cloth, clean the exterior of any soils or markings.
  • For stainless steel, follow with a polishing cloth.

3. Scrubbing Cabinets, Floors & Kitchen Mats

Cabinet Cleaning

  • Use a damp microfiber cloth and wipe over all cabinets.
  • For greasy cabinets above cooking stations, use a microfiber cloth with an all-purpose cleaner or get a bucket of warm water with detergent.
  • Don’t forget to wipe the handles.
  • Use a flexible microfiber duster wand bent in a L shape to get on top of upper cabinets and underneath the lower cabinets where cobwebs and dust tend to accumulate.

Floor Cleaning

  • Sweep, vacuum, or dust mop first to pick up and loose debris.
  • Mop floors using a pH neutral floor cleaner suitable for your flooring type.

Kitchen Mats

  • Wash fabric mats according to their care instructions and allow them to air dry.
  • Scrub rubber or PVC mats outdoors with detergent and rinse with water. Air dry or wipe down with a dry microfiber cloth.

4. Don’t Forget These Kitchen Touch Points

Sink and Faucets

  • Scrub the sink with a baking soda and water paste and a scrubbing sponge or steel wool. Rinse well.
  • Wrap the faucet in a ziplock with vinegar for 20 minutes to dissolve hard water stains.
  • Use an all-purpose spray and microfiber cloth to clean handles.

High-Touch Areas

  • Regularly disinfect countertops, cabinet handles, appliance knobs, light switches, and other frequently touched surfaces.

Maintaining Your Kitchen Year-Round

A thorough spring deep cleaning can transform your kitchen, turning it into a refreshed, inviting, and healthier space. By carefully organizing your pantry, tackling appliance grime, scrubbing cabinets and floors, and paying close attention to those frequently touched yet easily overlooked areas, you're not only enhancing your kitchen's appearance but also protecting your family’s health.

Maintaining cleanliness year-round doesn't have to be daunting… regular quick clean-ups and scheduled monthly tasks can easily keep things tidy and manageable. Remember, a clean kitchen isn’t just visually pleasing; it's a space that brings comfort, safety, and joy to everyday life.

Our curated cleaning kit for homeowners

We’ve curated a cleaning kit of our favorite must-have products to keep a home in top shape. It contains two types of microfiber towels, a microfiber duster, and a heavy duty mop it. Check it out!

Written by

Em Rey

Content Contributor at

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Em is an experienced content writer and strategist, creating engaging and informative content for lifestyle, home, and beauty publications over the past eight years.

Her passion for eco-friendly cleaning aligns with the growing demand for sustainable solutions, and she’s a strong advocate for microfiber products due to their efficiency and environmental benefits.

Em’s in-depth knowledge of the cleaning industry and commitment to promoting green initiatives make her an ideal partner for crafting content that resonates with professional cleaners.

When she’s not creating content, you'll find her with a toddler in tow either outdoors, somewhere near water, or baking.

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