Spring Cleaning in the Kitchen

Spring is here and it's time for me to clean out my kitchen. In a year's time, it is easy to get a little cluttered in my kitchen space. To make things a little easier, I have put together a little list of things to think about before you get started.

1. Start with a quick clean up in your kitchen. This will help clear out the clutter and get you ready for a little Spring Cleaning.

2. Look up and down...look all around. Check your walls and ceiling to see if you need to start here with a clean down. Don't forget to check your air vents, doorknobs & doors and switch plates. You'll be surprised to find your kitchen walls might need to be cleaned more often than others in your house. You just may have missed the hand mixer slinging part of a recipe on the wall or in a far, remote corner of your kitchen.

3. Clean your oven. Remember to leave your windows open to avoid oven cleaner fumes in invading your kitchen and home. This is a good time to clean all your knobs, burners, covers and spill catchers.


4. Clean your refrigerator inside and out. Since no one likes moldy food in their refrigerator, you probably do this quite a bit throughout the year. However, this is the time to do it thoroughly. You never know what you'll find lurking in the back recesses of your fridge.Start with throwing out expired food and any items you bought that you thought that you would use and didn't. If you have items that haven't expired but you have lost your zip to try, box them up and drop them off at your local food bank.  Take everything out and wash and wipe down the entire refrigerator before replacing your shelves and food.

5. Wipe down all your small appliances.

6. Clean out your cabinets. This is my favorite one. Throw out lids and bowls that don't have a mate. Take out items that aren't being used regularly, especially if space is a premium.

7. Run your diswasher empty. Try filling a coffee cup with vinegar and leave it in the top dish rack to clean it thoroughly.

8. Wash down countertops and clean out drawers. Wash and disenfect your sink. This a good time to clean the disposal as well. Try putting a lemon or orange peel down the disposal to freshen the drain.

9. Lastly, sweep & mop the floors.

I hope this helps get you ready for Spring cleaning your kitchen! Let me know if you have any fabulous ideas on spring cleaning in your kitchen.