When it comes to keeping their kitchens clean, few people give nearly as much thought to deep cleaning their kitchen cabinets as they do to washing their sink or cleaning their kitchen countertops.
And yet, these cabinets gather dust, dirt, grease, splatters, and other cooking residues all day long. These stains harden over time and become increasingly more difficult to take off. Not only does this look ugly, it can also cause harmful bacteria or molds to appear inside your cabinets.
While hiring professional house cleaning services in Baton Rouge is an excellent way to ensure your cabinets get the cleaning they need, it’s still worth your while to learn how to do it yourself. Keep reading to learn more about kitchen cabinet cleaning.
How often should I clean my cabinets?
Most of the dirt, dust, and splatter ends up on the exterior of your kitchen cabinets, so you should give them a good scrubbing once a week. Simply grab a microfiber cloth and make a solution of warm water and liquid dish soap, and wipe the cabinets down.
The interior of your kitchen cabinets should only really be cleaned once every 2-3 months. Doing it at the same time you clean the interior of your fridge will make for a more challenging cleaning, but it will save you time because you’ll be able to do it all at once.
What to use to clean inside of cabinets?
Since you keep food, spices, glasses, and eating utensils inside your kitchen cabinets, it’s important to use mild cleaning products that won’t release unhealthy fumes or otherwise pose a danger to your and your loved ones’ health.
Here’s how to deep clean your kitchen cabinets:
- Step #1: Empty the cabinets and put the contents someplace where they won’t interfere with your cleaning,
- Step #2: Take off any discolored or torn shelf lining,
- Step #3: If there’s a lot of residue or crumbs inside the cabinets, vacuum them out and wipe them down,
- Step #4: Wash the inside of the kitchen cabinets using a non-abrasive detergent and warm water,
- Step #5: Get another clean damp cloth and rinse the inside of the cabinets,
- Step #6: Grab a third cloth and dry the interior of the cabinets to prevent any remaining water from damaging the surfaces.
How do you clean the inside of a kitchen drawer?
Kitchen drawers tend to be made of the same materials as the cabinets, so they can be cleaned using the steps we outlined above. However, kitchen drawers tend to contain certain items that you wouldn’t find in the cupboards, and these need to be cleaned as well.
These items include:
Cutlery trays
These tend to gather all sorts of stains, crumbs, and bits of plastic over time. Empty the tray and put it face-down in the dishwasher (or wash it by hand, if you don’t own a dishwasher). Not only will this make the inside of your kitchen drawers look good, it will also help keep your cutlery clean.
Oven mitts
You don’t have to be dealing with a greasy oven for your oven mitts to get all grimy and stained. Regular use during cooking will get them dirty in no time! Luckily, you can throw your oven mitts in the washing machine and they’ll come out good as new.
Where can I book the top house cleaning services in Baton Rouge?
Thoroughly cleaning your kitchen counters requires a lot more time and effort than performing a standard house cleaning. So why not let the pros do it for you while you spend a fun afternoon at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum with your friends and family?
Geaux Maids of Baton Rouge is the finest cleaning company in Louisiana. Between our 100% satisfaction guarantee, our highly skilled and experienced maids, and our fair and flat pricing system, we have no doubt whatsoever you’ll be impressed with the quality of what we provide. Contact us today!