The document provides instructions for cleaning the kitchen in 10 steps: 1) Clear unnecessary items from the kitchen. 2) Load dirty dishes in the dishwasher. 3) Spray countertops and stovetop with cleaner. 4) Toss expired items and clean the refrigerator shelves. 5) Dust the tops of cabinets and fixtures. 6) Clean upper cabinets and the microwave. 7) Wipe down countertops and stovetop. 8) Clean the fronts of appliances. 9) Wipe lower cabinet doors and drawers. 10) Finish dishes, clean the sink, and wipe down faucets. The document outlines a thorough process for deep cleaning the entire kitchen.

2. 1. Clear The Desk
Put away all of the items that
belong in the kitchen but are not
in their proper place. Then move
on to gathering all the items that
do NOT belong in the kitchen.
Put all these items into a basket
to be put away later (or if you
have a helper, enlist their help
with this.) Do not stop working
on the kitchen to take these
misplaced items to their homes.

3. 2. Start At The Sink
Put all of the dirty
dishes in the
dishwasher. Run a sink
of hot, soapy water
then drop in things that
need soaking like the
microwave turntable,
the dish drainer, or
large pans and bowls.

4. 3. Spray Countertops
and Stovetop
Use an all purpose
cleaner and spray
surfaces liberally. Let
the cleaner do it’s work
while you move on.

5. 4. Empty The
Refrigerator
Well, not completely. Toss
anything that is expired
and throw the dirty food
containers in the sink full
of soapy water. Working
from top to bottom, wipe
down the shelves with a
rag sprayed with all-
purpose cleaner.

6. 5. Start At The Top
Knocking dirt and debris onto
the floor is OK because you’re
going to be sweeping it all up
later. Use a long-handled duster
and work your way around the
entire perimeter of the room.
Clean the corners, the light
fixtures, and the tops of the
cabinets. Don’t forget the top of
the refrigerator. When you’ve
worked your way back to where
you started, you’re ready to
move on.

7. 6. Wipe Down Upper Cabinets
& Clean Microwave
Set a wet sponge in the microwave
and “cook” for 2 minutes. While the
microwave is doing it’s work, dip a
rag in the warm, soap water and use
it to wipe down the doors and pulls
of the upper cabinets and anything
else on the wall as you circle the
room. The sponge in the microwave
should be cool enough to handle
now. Use it to wipe down the inside
and outside of the microwave.

8. 7. Wipe Down Countertops
and Stovetop
Now that the cleaner has had a
chance to work, wipe down the
horizontal surfaces. Again, just
let dust, crumbs, etc. fall to the
floor because you’ll get it later.
Add a little baking soda for
stubborn stains. For granite
countertops use my Homemade
Granite Cleaner. For stainless
steel surfaces, use my Stainless
Steel Cleaner.

9. 8. Clean Vertical
Surfaces of Appliances
Use another rag dipped in the
warm soapy water to wipe
down the front of the
refrigerator, dishwasher and
oven. Pay close attention to
handles and outside edges.
(Use my Stainless Steel
Cleaner or vinegar diluted
with water for stainless steel
appliances.)

10. 9. Wipe Down Lower
Cabinet Doors &
Drawers
Once again, a rag
dipped in warm, soapy
water will do the job.

11. 10. Finish Dishes and
Clean Sink
Place the items that have been
soaking in the sink into the
dishwasher or wash by hand.
Drain the sink and rinse with hot
water. Clean the basin with a
mild abrasive like baking soda,
or if you need a little more
power, I like Bar Keepers
Friend. Rinse with hot water
again. Wipe down the faucet and
handles with a microfiber cloth.

12. ALICIA B. VERA
CLARO M. RECTO HIGH SCHOOL