Kitchen Cleaning Tips

Cleaning the kitchen can be a tedious job, and much of it is often overlooked or forgotten. Here are some tips for keeping your kitchen clean.

Counters

Counters are one of the easiest areas to make a mess of as they are utilized regularly for everything from storage to meal prep.

Here is a quick tip to clean them with ingredients you more than likely have around your home. Spray them with vinegar and wipe them down with a rag or paper towels.

If something is stuck on your counter and won’t come off with regular scrubbing, try mixing vinegar with baking soda and letting it sit. It breaks down the grime and makes it easier to scrub off or scrape off, and can remove many stains.

Sink

The sink builds up much grime and collects any food that isn’t scraped into the garbage before the dish is placed in the sink. After cleaning the dishes, be sure to empty out the catches and take care of your garbage disposal if you have one. Wipe out the sink with vinegar and scrub out any food and grime stuck. Be sure to clean your dish scrubbers with soap and hot water to kill any bacteria breeding in them. If you have a dish mat or rack for drying your dishes, clean it regularly to avoid the buildup of bacteria and grime.

Floor

The floor in your kitchen should be swept or vacuumed daily and mopped or scrubbed once a week. Depending on your flooring type, you will need different types of cleaners. Soap and warm water will work for most floorings.

Appliances

It’s best to clean your oven after every time something spills in it while cooking to avoid the mess getting burned. Vinegar comes in handy, but some tougher areas will require baking soda as well to fully remove the mess and scrape off anything stuck on. When cleaning the oven, you should take out the racks and hand wash them with soap and hot water.

The handles of your fridge doors need to be cleaned regularly, as they are a high-touch area that collects bacteria. Any rotting or moldy foods should be disposed of as soon as possible. Clean out any drawers and shelves frequently to clean up any spills or leaks.

Your microwave tray and interior should get fully cleaned often. Spraying it out with vinegar helps, but another trick is to microwave a cup of water to steam up the microwave before wiping it out. Use baking soda if needed to break down anything stuck to the inside.

The kitchen is important to keep clean as we prepare meals and function in it daily, so it’s important to know how to thoroughly clean it. Vinegar and baking soda are versatile cleaning solutions and can tackle just about any area of your kitchen. However, do avoid mixing vinegar with bleach products as it produces hazardous chemicals that can greatly affect your health.

GB Cleaning provides services to fully clean and sanitize your kitchens. Contact us today for a free quote!

Cleaning the kitchen can be tedious, and much of it is often overlooked or forgotten. Here are some tips for keeping your kitchen clean.

Counters

Counters are one of the most common areas to make a mess of, as they are utilized regularly for everything from storage to meal prep.

Here is a quick tip for cleaning them with ingredients you will likely have around your home. Spray them with vinegar and wipe them down with a rag or paper towel.

If something is stuck on your counter and won’t come off with regular scrubbing, try mixing vinegar with baking soda and letting it sit. It breaks down the grime, makes it easier to scrub or scrape off, and can remove many stains.

Please test out this tip on a tiny corner of your counter. Vinegar is acidic and can ruin some stoned countertops.

Sink

The sink builds up much grime and collects food that isn’t scraped into the garbage before the dish is tossed into the sink. After cleaning the dishes, be sure to empty the catches and take care of your garbage disposal if you have one. Wipe out the sink with vinegar and scrub out any food and grime stuck. Be sure to clean your dish scrubbers with soap and hot water to kill any bacteria breeding in them. If you have a dish mat or rack for drying your dishes, clean it regularly to avoid the buildup of bacteria and grime.

Floor

The floor in your kitchen should be swept or vacuumed daily and mopped or scrubbed once a week. Depending on your flooring type, you will need different types of cleaners. Neutral soap and warm water will work for most floorings.

Appliances

It’s best to clean your oven after every time something spills in it while cooking to avoid the mess getting burned. Vinegar comes in handy, but some more challenging areas will also require baking soda to remove the mess and scrape off anything stuck on thoroughly. When cleaning the oven, you should take out the racks and hand wash them with soap and hot water.

The handles of your fridge doors need to be wiped down regularly, as they are a high-touch area that collects bacteria. Any rotting or moldy foods should be disposed of as soon as possible. Also, frequently clean up any drawers and shelves to clean up any spills or leaks.

Your microwave tray and interior should get thoroughly cleaned often. Spraying it out with vinegar sometimes helps, but another trick is microwaving a cup of water to steam up the microwave before wiping it out. Use baking soda if needed to break down anything stuck to the inside.

The kitchen is essential to keep clean as we prepare meals and function in it daily, so it’s vital to know how to clean it thoroughly. Vinegar and baking soda are versatile cleaning solutions and can tackle just about any area of your kitchen. However, avoid mixing vinegar with bleach products as it produces hazardous chemicals that can significantly affect your health.

GB Cleaning provides services to fully clean and sanitizes your kitchens. Contact us today for a free quote!