When treating tough stains and hard to get spots, always start by allowing the cleaning solution to sit and let it soak for at least 30 minutes. Repeating this process a few times may be necessary. See the recommended cleaning supplies here!
The stainless-steel on appliances should be streak-free and sparkling! Learn how to clean stainless-steel here!
Refrigerator
The inside of the refrigerator should have no stains, crumbs, or food residue!
All shelves, drawers, walls, and glass should be spotless and cleaned with an all-purpose cleaner.
Don't forget to check under the glass near the support pieces.
Freezer
The inside of the freezer should be spotless without any freezer burn on the walls, drawers, and shelves.
The ice maker should be dumped out and clean for fresh ice to be made.
If an ice or water dispenser is built into the freezer, the tray and dispenser should be clean with no hard water buildup.
Microwave
The inside of the microwave should be spotless with no smells, food stains, or discoloration.
The top, bottom, and underneath the food plate should be clean of all food.
The handle and number pad should be cleaned off with no food particles or fingerprints.
Oven
Oven walls, ceiling, floor, and door should be clean with no stains or baked-on food.
All racks should not have any food, grease, or rust on them. Racks should be cleaned in the sink with water and oven cleaner.
Be gentle with the oven coils when cleaning them. They should have no stains or food residue stuck to them.
The glass on the oven door should be streak-free and have no grease stains or baked-on food.
The handle and outside of the oven should be free of food and fingerprints.
All crumbs and liquid should be removed from the warming drawer under the oven.
Stovetop
Find out some tips for cleaning the stovetop here!
Flat Stovetop
All spilled food and reside should be removed from the stovetop with no streaks or scratches.
The temperature knobs should be free of food residue and fingerprints.
Grated Stovetop
Clear of all spilled food and residue from the stovetop, grates, and drip tray.
The temperature knobs should be free of food residue and fingerprints.