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Few things are more satisfying than a clean and organized kitchen. Getting your kitchen in good order can be as simple as throwing away expired food and old spices, or can include more involved tasks like sorting and organizing your cabinets. We’re helping you simplify and streamline your next kitchen cleaning, whetheryou have 5 minutesor an hour. Use the Kitchen Spring-Cleaning Checklist and the Cleaning Game Plan ideas to plan your attack to freshen up the heart of your home.
Kitchen Spring-Cleaning Checklist
Print this checklist off to keep track of what you’ve cleaned, organized and stocked in your kitchen and make a plan to tackle these tasks over the course of a few weeks. Scroll down to the Cleaning Game Plans to see what can be accomplished when you only have 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes. If you want to go the all-natural route, here arecleaners you can make yourself.
Pantry
Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
Clean
Organize
Stock
The Pantry Staples You Should Always Have on Hand
Refrigerator and Freezer
What Food Can Be Composted (and What Can’t)
The Best Way to Store Fruits & Veggies So They Last Longer
7 Ingredients You Should Always Have in Your Freezer for Fast Healthy Meals
Countertops and Sink
Microwave and Small Appliances
Cabinets and Drawers
Oven and Dishwasher
Floors
Cleaning Game Plans for Any Time Budget
Cleaning your kitchen from top to bottom may require a few hours. If you’re short on time, consider tackling the tasks outlined above over a few days, a week or a month, using your checklist to keep you organized. Or, prioritize tasks around your schedule using these game plans as a guide.
If you have 5 minutes:
If you have 15 minutes:
If you have 30 minutes:
If you have an hour:
Deep cleaning tasks to tackle every 3 to 4 months:
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