It’s spring cleaning season again! During National Cleaning Week, we celebrate everyone who will organize, sweep, vacuum, dust, disinfect or otherwise clean their homes. A recent survey found that 90% of Americans take part in spring cleaning. Still home because of the pandemic? Join the trend and roll up your sleeves!

What is the priority space to clean this spring? According to our survey results, the kitchen!

If the kitchen is on your spring cleaning list too, keep these best practices in mind:

• Work from the top down – Look up first and clean stove ranges and cabinet knobs. Work your way down, cleaning door frames, light switches and counters, followed by getting low and cleaning the baseboards and floors.
• Don’t skip the appliances – To keep appliances running efficiently, clean your dishwasher filter, under the fridge and in the oven. Don’t forget to give the inside of the microwave a scrub as well.
• Tackle the food – Move on to the fridge and pantry to clean out expired condiments, dusty herbs and spices or spoiled leftovers. Wipe down shelves and pull out fridge drawers to soak in soapy water.
• Reassess placement – Are there appliances you don’t use as often? Or are you past your early pandemic baking phase? Consider moving seldom used pieces to a closet or other storage area. Or, if you haven’t used them in a year, consider donating them.

Take these tips, along with what we’ve learned over the past year of staying #SafeAndCleanAtHome, and go forth!

Looking for more spring cleaning advice? We’ve got you covered.

Spring Cleaning Deeper Dive

Safe Spring Cleaning with Kids

Spring Cleaning Checklist