Spring Cleaning Tips for the Kitchen

Spring is a time for new beginnings in nature and in life. One area to start fresh is where I spend a lot of time – so here are my best cleaning tips for the kitchen.

Spring Cleaning Tips for the Kitchen

My Spring Cleaning Tips for the Kitchen have not changed since this post was originally written in 2019. I have added a few more favorite products for cleaning the kitchen though! I focus on my kitchen first when spring cleaning since it is where my family spends a lot of our time. From the appliances to the cookware, to the floors and sink, spring cleaning the kitchen is a great place to begin. Here are the best tips for cleaning the refrigerator, freezer, oven, sink and more.

Spring Cleaning Tips for the Refrigerator and Freezer

Many people forget how important it is to deep clean the refrigerator and freezer. It is time consuming but worth every second.

1. First, pull out the food from the fridge and freezer.
2. Second, throw away any old or expired goods.
3. Third, clean every surface and drawer with a cleaner void of harsh chemicals.

Examples of cleaners for the fridge/freezer: Bon Ami Powder Cleanser is a safe and effective kitchen cleaner with simple ingredients. The natural soft abrasives (feldspar and limestone) in the cleaner remove old food and dried liquids when sprinkled on the soiled surface or a wet sponge. Making your natural fridge cleaner is simple, you just need hot water, white vinegar and lemon juice.

I highly recommend using a Magic Eraser for stubborn stains and always rinsing the area with a mild soap and Sponge Daddy after as there may be a little residue.

Spring Cleaning Tips for the Cooktop and Oven

It is incredible how filthy the cooktop of your stove can become in a short amount of time. I wipe down the cooktop after each meal, but deep clean the cooktop once a month. I like to use Bon Ami Power Cleaner and Dawn Dish Spray on my stovetop to remove caked on food, liquid stains, and residue. This fume free oven cleaner is a must have for very dirty ovens.

My oldest daughter loves to help me clean the kitchen. Bon Ami Powder Cleanser is safe for children and pets, so Annabelle can wipe down the stove top right alongside our kitty, Muffin.

Note: When it comes to cleaning the inside of the oven, its easiest (and safest) to leave the house and run the self-cleaning cycle.

Spring Cleaning Tips for Kitchen Surfaces

1. Remove everything from the kitchen surfaces before you start to clean.
2. Empty out utensil jars and wash everything inside.
3. Store any appliances that are used infrequently.
4. After the counters are cleared, wipe crumbs or dust right onto the floor (it will be vacuumed later).
5. Clean the counters using products that are safe for granite counters.

Want to spring clean the garbage disposal? Drop half a lemon, a few ice cubes, and a sprinkle of baking soda inside. Run the water and turn on the disposal!

How to Deep Clean Pots and Pans

Don’t forget to spring clean your pots and pans! These are the best sponges for cleaning – they won’t scratch your pans either! Food can become caked on the inside and outside of your cookware over time.

1. Fill the pot or pan with hot water and a few drops of the best dish soap. Let it soak for 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the severity of the buildup
2. Add 1/4 cup of baking soda and allow to soak.
3. After 30 minutes, wash the pot or pan as usual, gently scrubbing. The burnt-on food should come off easily.
4. For stubborn stains, you can also try a baking soda paste or boil a solution of water and vinegar in the pot or pan. 

How to Remove Permanent Marker from Kids Furniture

Annabelle and Ailey have a little white table where they eat their meals in the kitchen. Unfortunately, Ailey colored all over the table with a permanent marker the other day. While spring cleaning our kitchen, I use a Magic Eraser and little bit of Bon Ami OR Dawn dish soap. With a little bit of scrubbing, the white table is as bright and white as when we first bought it four years ago!