Everything You Need to Do to Get Your Kitchen Clean and in Olive Envy Order
Cleaning the kitchen is probably the most time consuming and intimidating room to tackle when it comes to the yearly spring clean. From grease caked stoves to filthy sinks and disorganized pantries, here’s a checklist of what it will take to give your kitchen a true spring clean.
Using uniform containers with labels makes all the difference when it comes to re-organizing the pantry and cabinets.
Pull out dried goods, cans and bottles out of the pantry and cabinets where they’re stored and wipe the shelves down with a cleaner and towel.
Take inventory of your stock, checking for expiration dates (and removing the items that have expired).
Transfer items into containers that are similar sizes and shapes so you can stack and maximize your shelf space.
Label the outside of the containers.
Place items you use most frequently on lower, easy-to-access shelves, and items you use less often higher up.
HANDY TIP: Leave the label for any instructions and used by dates taped to the back of the storage container so they’re handy when you’re ready to cook.
Take everything out of the drawers, including silverware, cooking utensils, aluminum foil, parchment paper, oven mitts and tea towels.
Wipe down drawers and any organizers you have with cleaner and a towel.
Place a drawer liner down.
Use a Utensil Organizer to organize utensils by shape and size.
Group similar things—measuring cups and spoons should stay together. If you have big serving spoons, consider putting them in a Utensil Holder on the counter.
For that drawer that holds aluminum foil, baking paper and other miscellany make sure to tidy up the boxes. Hold clips and rubber bands in a smaller container or drawer divider to keep them contained.
Less is more for countertops. If there are appliances you don’t use daily, store them away.
For appliances you do keep out, lift them up and clean under them. Refrigerators and ovens tend to build up lots of stains and dirt, put a little elbow grease into making appliances feel like new again.
Pull everything out of the fridge and check for expiration dates on items we know have been in there for too long.
Wipe down the shelves and drawers of the fridge—don’t forget the butter shelf! Use a scrub brush for any caked on grime. Follow the same steps for the freezer; pulling everything out, checking for expiration dates and wiping the shelves clean. Now is a good time to also clean under the refrigerator.
Tackle the stovetop and oven today too. Clean under the oven with a duster and don’t forget to clean your grill drawer if you have one. Tiny food scraps always find their way there.
Pull oven knobs off and soak them in hot water and some soap. Use an old toothbrush to reach any tiny crevices.
Wipe down the oven door—you’ll be happy to be able to see through the glass again.
Scrub the stove and grates—if you haven’t tackled the grates in a while, it might be best to let them soak in the sink with soapy water for a few extra minutes.
If you keep a spoon rest on the stove top, now is a good time to give it a wipe or run it through the dishwasher.
Clean the sink—don’t forget the taps and handles.
Throw out and replace any old sponges and utilize a sponge holder to keep sponges organized and dry.
Refill any soap dispensing brushes so you’re ready to take on dishes for weeks to come.
Clean your dish rack and drying mats in the dishwasher—some are not dishwasher safe, if not, wipe them down.
Pull out everything under the sink—cleaning solutions, trash bags, sponges, etc. Wipe down the shelf.
Organize plastic bags into one bag or container (and while you’re at it, be realistic about how many you really need on hand).
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