How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen Step by Step

Remove food, dishes, rubbish and small appliances. Read each product label, gather separate cloths and ventilate the room. Turn appliances off and let them cool; isolate power only as the manual directs. Wear gloves where required, keep chemicals away from food and never mix products.

Empty one cupboard or drawer at a time, discard expired food and vacuum crumbs before wiping. Use a damp cloth and suitable detergent, then allow the interior and edges to dry before restocking. Clean refrigerator shelves and seals according to the appliance manual.

Avoid soaking timber, laminate joins or electrical components, and keep food away until surfaces are clean and dry.

Wipe cupboard handles, doors, benches, splashback, cooktop, sink and tap base from cleaner to dirtier areas. Use a stone-safe product on natural stone and a non-scratch method on glass or coated finishes. Remove grease with time and a suitable cloth rather than a knife or abrasive pad. Do not pour oils into the sink.

Follow the manuals for the oven, microwave, dishwasher and rangehood. Keep liquid away from controls, vents, motors and seals. Remove crumbs before wet cleaning and refit filters only when fully dry.

Do not use oven cleaner on a surface it is not labelled for; a heavily soiled oven may be better handled by the focused oven service.

Vacuum edges and under accessible furniture, then mop with the correct product and moisture level. Check skirting boards, bins, handles, high-touch points and the floor around appliances. A deep clean will not repair a leak, damaged coating, faulty appliance or ventilation problem. Dirt2Tidy can quote the kitchen scope and confirm which add-ons are suitable.