Why I care so much about kitchens
I love to cook. So I know exactly how a kitchen gets used. Splatters behind the stove. Fingerprints on the fridge. Crumbs that slide under the toaster. A sticky ring where the oil bottle sits. Sauce that dripped down a cabinet door and dried there.
Because I cook, I also know how good it feels to start dinner in a clean kitchen. Everything feels easier. You actually want to be in there. That is the feeling I want to give you.
What my kitchen cleaning includes
Counters and backsplash
- Move small items and wipe counters all the way to the wall
- Sanitize food prep areas
- Wipe the backsplash and remove splatters
- Wipe small appliances like the toaster and coffee maker
Stove and appliances
- Clean the stovetop, grates, and knobs
- Wipe the range hood outside
- Clean the front and handles of the oven, dishwasher, and fridge
- Wipe inside the microwave
- Polish stainless steel fronts
Sink area
- Scrub the sink basin
- Clean around the drain and garbage disposal opening
- Shine the faucet and handles
- Wipe the soap dispenser and dish area
Cabinets, table, and floors
- Wipe cabinet fronts and handles
- Wipe the kitchen table and chairs
- Take out the trash and wipe the lid
- Sweep and mop the floor, including the edges
Deeper kitchen add-ons
Some jobs do not need to happen every visit, but they make a big difference once in a while.
Inside the oven
Baked-on drips and smoke-causing spills. Great before the holidays.
Inside the refrigerator
I take things out, wipe the shelves and drawers, and put everything back neatly. You tell me what to toss.
Inside cabinets and the pantry
Crumbs, spills, and sticky shelves. Best when cabinets are emptied first.
Tops of cabinets and the fridge
Grease and dust love to sit up there. I clean what I can safely reach.
Caring for your kitchen surfaces
Kitchens have a lot of different materials. Granite, quartz, butcher block, laminate, stainless steel, and glass stovetops all need a little different care. During the walkthrough, show me your counters and appliances and tell me anything you know about how they should be cleaned. I will make a note and use the right approach every time.
Can I book just kitchen cleaning?
Kitchen cleaning is part of every regular visit and deep clean. If your kitchen is the room you need help with most, tell me. We can talk about giving it extra time or adding deeper kitchen tasks to your visits.
Do you do the dishes?
If there are a few dishes in the sink, let me know during the walkthrough if you want me to handle them. For the best results, most families run the dishwasher or clear the sink before I come so I can scrub the sink itself.
Planning a bigger reset? My deep cleaning checklist lists the kitchen spots a regular clean skips.
