Kitchen

This checklist focuses on high-touch areas and routine maintenance to maintain a sanitary and presentable kitchen.

Countertops & Surfaces (Sanitization is Key)

Countertops: All accessible counter space cleared, wiped down, and sanitized using a professional-grade, food-safe solution.

Backsplash: Wiped clean to remove any cooking splatter or residue.

Small Appliances: Exteriors of the toaster, coffee maker, and kettle wiped free of fingerprints and smudges.

Sink & Fixtures

Sink Basin: Thoroughly scrubbed, rinsed, and polished to remove food residue and water spots.

Faucets & Drain: Disinfected and buffed to a shine, including the surrounding area and drain stopper.

Appliances (Exterior Focus)

Stovetop/Hob: Wiped down, removing light grease and residue. Drip pans and grates wiped (heavy scrubbing of baked-on residue is a deep clean item).

Microwave: The interior is quickly wiped and sanitized (deep scrubbing of caked-on food is a deep clean item).

Refrigerator/Dishwasher/Oven: Exteriors wiped down and polished (especially stainless steel surfaces) to remove fingerprints and marks.

Cabinets & Storage

Cabinet Fronts: Spot-cleaned for noticeable spills, food splashes, and sticky fingerprints (full wipe-down is a deep clean item).

Light Fixtures/Switches: Light switches and wall sockets wiped and disinfected.

Finishing Touches

Trash: Trash and recycling emptied, and new liners installed.

Floors: Kitchen floor swept or vacuumed thoroughly, then wet-mopped using a floor-specific disinfectant cleaner.

Dusting: Baseboards, windowsills, and any open shelves lightly dusted.