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Published September 20th, 2025
Creating a Truly Clean Heart of Your Home
The kitchen is the command center of most homes in Virginia Beach. It’s where we cook, eat, gather, and connect. But all that activity means it's also a magnet for grease, food splatters, crumbs, and germs, making it one of the most challenging rooms to keep truly clean.
A quick wipe of the counters is one thing, but a deep, professional-level clean is another. This guide will walk you through the steps the pros take to make any kitchen shine, from top to bottom.
Your Pro Kitchen Cleaning Checklist
To clean like a professional, you need to be systematic. Always work from the top of the room down to ensure you're not knocking dust and debris onto already-cleaned surfaces.
1. Start High: Cabinets, Vents, and Light Fixtures
Grease and dust love to collect on high surfaces. Start by carefully wiping down the tops of your cabinets, the range hood, and any hanging light fixtures. A good degreasing spray can be essential for the area around the stove.
2. Deep Clean the Appliances
This is what separates a tidy kitchen from a truly clean one.
- Microwave: Heat a bowl of water with lemon slices for a few minutes. The steam will loosen baked-on food, making it easy to wipe away.
- Oven: Use your oven's self-cleaning feature or a quality oven cleaner. Don't forget to remove and scrub the racks.
- Refrigerator: Remove all contents, take out shelves and drawers, and wash them with warm, soapy water. Wipe down the entire interior before putting everything back.
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Dishwasher: Clean the filter at the bottom of the dishwasher to remove trapped food particles. Run an empty cycle with a dishwasher cleaning tablet
3. Detail the Backsplash and Countertops
Wipe down your backsplash, paying special attention to grout lines where splatters can stain. After clearing your countertops, give them a thorough cleaning and sanitizing with a product appropriate for the material (granite, quartz, etc.).
4. Sanitize the Sink
The kitchen sink can harbor more bacteria than a toilet seat. Scrub the basin, faucet, and handles thoroughly with a disinfecting cleaner. If you have a garbage disposal, run some ice cubes and citrus peels through it to sharpen the blades and freshen it up.
5. Finish with the Floors
Finally, sweep or vacuum the kitchen floor, making sure to get along the baseboards and under the edges of cabinets and appliances. Mop thoroughly with a suitable floor cleaner.