Kitchen deep clean in 30 minutes
How to deep clean a kitchen in 30 minutes
A 30-minute kitchen deep clean that hits the spots a daily wipe misses: microwave, hob, cooker hood filters, sink, fridge, small appliances and the floor.
Start the slow jobs first, then work high to low: soak the cooker hood filters and steam the microwave with lemon (5 min), clean the hob and splashback (5 min), wipe the fridge (6 min), empty the toaster and rinse the dishwasher filter (5 min), clean the sink and drain (5 min), then mop (4 min).
Never mix cleaning products. Bleach plus ammonia, vinegar or other acids releases toxic gases. Use one product at a time, rinse between them, ventilate, and unplug appliances before you clean them.
You'll need
- Washing-up liquid
- A lemon
- Hob scraper
- Microfibre cloths
- Bicarbonate of soda
- Mop
1. Start the slow jobs 5 min
2. Hob and hood 5 min
3. Fridge 6 min
4. Small appliances and dishwasher 5 min
5. Sink 5 min
6. Floor 4 min
- Refit the hood filters, sweep, and mop with clean water towards the door. How →
FAQ
How do you deep clean a kitchen fast?
Start the jobs that need soaking or steaming first (hood filters, microwave), clean high surfaces before low ones, and finish with the floor. Thirty focused minutes covers the hob, fridge, sink, appliances and floor.
How often should you deep clean a kitchen?
A 30-minute deep clean once a month works for most homes, with a quick daily wipe of the hob, counters and sink in between.
Is it safe to use oven cleaner and bleach in the same session?
Only one product at a time, rinsed off before the next, with the window open. Never mix cleaning products. Bleach plus ammonia, vinegar or other acids releases toxic gases. Use one product at a time, rinse between them, ventilate, and unplug appliances before you clean them.