Spring Clean Your Kitchen: Spring Clean Series

The warmer weather is the perfect time to do some much-needed spring cleaning. The days are getting longer, and the weather is finally warming up – it must be time for a kitchen spring clean! 

This year, don’t just focus on your house’s interior – give your kitchen a good scrubbing. Take this opportunity to purge all the old, unused items and give your space a fresh start. So get those cleaning supplies out, and let’s get on with it!

Here are some tips to help make the process a little bit easier and to help get you started. 

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28 Ways To Deep Clean Your Kitchen This Spring:

1. Throw away broken kitchen appliances and expired items: spices, sauces, and other kitchen staples.

It’s time to clear out expired things around your kitchen. You may think it’s still okay to use sauces beyond their date, but you don’t want to compromise your family’s health.

Spices are one of the many everyday things not replaced as they should be. 

I mean, they’re dry. But spices aren’t going to last that long. After that, ground spices may lose their scent, and you’ll know when to say goodbye. 

Whole spices can last a bit longer as well as some dried herbs. So when you’re not getting the taste you expected in your cuisine, maybe it’s time to replenish the spice rack.

2. Keep sets of gadgets and things you use daily nearby. Then, store them around the area where you use them. 

When you know you’re going to be using the toaster every morning or blender every day, then have them on the counter if space is available—no need to put them back and forth from storage below or above where you use them.

Unless you bake daily, you may want to store the stand mixer somewhere you can hide it when not being used. 

But, if you prefer to display any particular kitchen gadget, by all means, do what you need to. 

3. Do vacuum any cobwebs from the ceiling.

Let’s not forget our ceilings around the kitchen. It will need some tender loving cleaning if you have a space between the ceiling and the upper cabinets.

4. Wipe down any light fixtures and replace the bulbs.

Having light fixtures in the kitchen can add to your cleaning checklist. Don’t neglect them, primarily if dust quickly collects on them.

You’ll be preparing your food daily, and having dust above you won’t do any good.

Buy new bulbs when lights are dimmed or dull, or replace bulbs that won’t turn on.

5. Dust and wipe clean all cabinets and drawers.

The kitchen cabinets tend to get grease on the surface. The drawers are not an exemption either. 

If not taken care of quickly, handprints can even live there for a long time. 

Choose the cleaning agents to clean off your cabinets and drawers, paying attention to the type of paint and materials.

As for my kitchen cabinets, I only use plain water with my microfiber cloth. Then I make sure I dry the surfaces immediately. Finally, wipe down any metal fixtures or styled handles with a dry cloth.

I painted them last year with a Valspar cabinet and furniture paint (Enamel). That paint was a game-changer for me – it’s quick to clean my cabinets and drawers. 

I get my all-purpose cleaner if there’s a tough spot to take off using just the water. But I’ve never had to use any cleaner ever since I painted the cabinets. 

6. Clear out items from the top of the refrigerator.

If you have items over the top of your refrigerator, maybe it’s time to look at them to see if they need to stay there. 

It may not be an option for you if you’re saving space to store items, but as much as possible, it’s better not to put any perishable or edible items on the top of the fridge. 

7. Tackle the inside of the refrigerator.

So we are talking about what’s in the refrigerator. Is it time to purge? 

Before we can clean the fridge, it’s best to take everything out and discard items beyond consumption.

You can take the shelves and wash them by the sink or grab a basin with your cleaning agent and a wipe cloth. Then, organize the items back in the fridge with bins as needed. 

8. Deep clean the microwave.

Reheating food in the microwave can create splatter that will last until they are cleaned out.

You can easily deep clean your microwave with three kitchen items you can mix inside a measuring cup or even a mug. 

You can mix equal parts of water and vinegar and then add a tablespoon of dish soap into a clean measuring cup. Please place it in the middle of your microwave and heat it for 2 minutes. Then you can wipe down the entire microwave and clean including the filter below. 

9. Deep clean your kitchen oven and stovetop.

Like any other kitchen appliance, you have to be very careful about using any cleaning agents concerning the material of the appliance that you’re cleaning.

Do follow the direction for cleaning your oven and your stove. 

If you have an oven like what we have in our house, you can also open up the glass door of your oven and clean it inside. Be very careful when putting it back together and ensure they are adequately secured.

10. Empty crumb trays from bread toasters or air fryers.

When you have toasters and an air fryer in your kitchen, check if the crumb trays are removable, and they usually are, so make sure that you clear them as you go or clear them once a week; it’s really up to you.

11. Throw away used oil from the deep fryer.

Deep frying in the kitchen can be grimy. Aside from the oil splatters that happen as you cook, cleaning is much more challenging.

Replace your frying oil regularly. Check for any unstrained food items floating.

12. Wipe down all appliances displayed on the counters.

Kitchen appliances on the counters can become dusty, and they might also have grease on them. So don’t forget to wipe them down as you clean your kitchen.

Use water and a clean cloth to get rid of dust. But as for the grime, choose your cleaning solution.

13. Clear the clutter off your counters.

Where do we start with kitchen clutter on all the counter spaces? 

I recommend getting a clutter bin for everything that doesn’t need to be in the kitchen. Don’t worry about sorting things out now; focus on corraling items and getting them out of the kitchen.

For any kitchen items, you can place them on top of your table. Then, sort them as soon as you’re done cleaning. 

14. Clean the kitchen walls, windows, and doors.

The kitchen is the most used area in the house, if not the first, maybe the second. So it’s only typical for the kitchen walls, backsplash, windows, and doors to get dirty more than the rest of the house.

Again, use a cleaning agent appropriate for the area you are cleaning.

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15. Tackle the sink and garbage disposal.

Most homemakers clean the sink after using it or even at the end of the day. Having a clean sink makes me feel good. I feel accomplished when the sink is cleared and clean. 

Don’t forget about the garbage disposal –  it can quickly smell bad when food and other stuff are not taken care of. Check out how to easily clean the garbage disposal and maintain it.

16. Clean out the kitchen trash can.

Clear the trash as you go through your day. Now and then, use a cleaning and disinfectant spray to tackle the trash can.

17. Vacuum or sweep the whole kitchen floor.

Do you prefer to sweep or vacuum the kitchen floor? I am both. When there’s a lot to clean up, I grab the vacuum, and on the other hand, if it’s just a tiny spot, I use my broom to clear it out.

Do you know what helps me the most during my clean-up, and I need to do something else? My Roomba, yes! She’s my cleaning buddy – always ready to vacuum the kitchen floor. 

18. Mop the floor or sanitize.

Once you did the vacuuming and sweeping, mopped the floor next. 

There are a lot of mopping systems that you can buy in-store or online. But what matters most is what works for you and your house. So, grab the mop system to help you be an efficient cleaner.  

19. Clean the baseboard, including under the lower kitchen cabinets.

Now we’ve gone to the baseboard. First, check out the baseboard area under the lower kitchen cabinets. Those are the spots that easily get neglected during your daily cleaning.

Spring cleaning can be the perfect time to give them the necessary attention. 

You can use a microfiber cloth to clean your baseboard or a duster with an extension to prevent back pain.

Bonus tip:  use a dryer sheet and run it across all kitchen baseboards. The sheet will help lessen the dust collected in the area, and it’ll be easy to clean up next time.

20. Deep clean dishwasher.

How often do you deep clean your dishwasher? Every week? Every month? Quarterly?

The answer will depend on your daily usage, manufacturer instruction, and other reasons requiring you to deep clean your dishwasher.

Not only deep clean the inside but also wipe down the outside of the dishwasher. Springtime is easy to remember to do this task and frequently added to your spring clean your kitchen list afterward.

21. Clear out expired things and stock up the pantry. Scratch off your grocery list and update your inventory. 

When it comes to your pantry, it’s always helpful to have the ingredients and items you need to be available daily. Update your pantry list as you clear the things off the space.

22. Organize all kitchen drawers and cupboards.

Now that the cleaning part is done, it’s time to organize everything in your kitchen. 

Check out this video on organizing kitchen cupboards and drawers. Organizing your kitchen can be part of your spring clean checklist too.

23. Tackle things under the kitchen sink cabinet.

What’s going on under your kitchen sink cabinet? Why is it so hard to keep this area organized? 

Time to clear out necessary items that are stored under the sink cabinet. You can also vacuum the inside of the cabinet. Once that’s done, gather your bins, buckets, and organizers to place all kitchen cleaning agents, cloths, cleaning tools, etc.

24. Store away all kitchen items not being used daily.

This particular step matches item number two above. It doesn’t need to be on the counters when you don’t use a specific kitchen gadget. Instead, give them a good home where it’s easy to take them out as you need them.

25. Double-check the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Fire can happen at any home at any time of the day. So every spring, let’s double-check our alarms:  the smoke and carbon monoxide system. 

Use high-quality batteries, so you don’t have to change them frequently. Our changing seasons: we usually switch them during spring and fall.

26. Everyone must know where the fire extinguisher is and check the expiration date.

It’s great for everyone to know where the fire extinguisher is stored. However, adults should only use portable fire extinguishers. 

However, an important reminder is to talk about fire safety in the home. Kids must know what to do in case of fire – the priority is to get out of the house safely.

Here’s the recommendation from the National Fire Protection Association about fire safety and extinguishers. 

27. Replenish all kitchen cleaning supplies at the end of your cleaning session.

When all the cleaning sessions are done in the kitchen, it’s time to note which cleaning supplies we’ll need stocking. Then, inventory the cleaning supplies as you end your kitchen spring cleaning. 

Rehome them back into their caddies or respective storage in your kitchen.

28. Keep your medicine kit updated. 

If you have an emergency kit or drawer in your kitchen, clear out expired things and make sure bandaids and creams are up to date. 

Keep this part of the drawer/cabinet always locked from the kids. 

Ready to get your Kitchen Clean? 

This spring season is an excellent year to clean your kitchen thoroughly. 

What are you waiting for? 

By following these simple tips, you can ensure that your kitchen is spick and sp by following these simple tips. So whether you’re looking to deep clean your oven or give the counters a quick wipe down, we’ve got you covered. 

You can get your kitchen in tip-top shape with some elbow grease! 

Have you tackled any of these spring cleaning tasks in your kitchen? Let me know in the comments.