Appliance Cleaning: Kitchen and Laundry
Your home appliances work hard every day. Keeping them clean not only improves hygiene but also helps them run more efficiently and last longer. This guide covers deep cleaning tips for the major appliances in your kitchen and laundry room.
🍽️ Kitchen Appliances
A clean kitchen starts with clean appliances.
Refrigerator
- Interior: Empty the contents. Wipe down all shelves and drawers with a solution of warm water and baking soda.
- Exterior: Wipe down the outside and handles. For stainless steel, use a dedicated stainless cleaner, wiping with the grain.
- Coils: Unplug the unit and clean the condenser coils on the back or bottom with a vacuum brush to improve energy efficiency.
Oven
- Self-Clean: If your oven has a self-cleaning feature, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure good ventilation.
- Manual Clean: Use a fume-free oven cleaner or make a paste of baking soda and water. Let it sit overnight and then wipe clean.
- Racks: Soak oven racks in hot, soapy water to easily remove baked-on grime.
Dishwasher
- Filter: The most important step. Remove and clean the filter at the bottom of the dishwasher to remove trapped food particles.
- Deep Clean Cycle: Run an empty cycle on the hottest setting with a cup of white vinegar on the top rack to descale and sanitize. Follow with another cycle with baking soda sprinkled on the bottom to deodorize.
🧺 Laundry Appliances
Keep your clothes-cleaning machines clean.
Washing Machine
Run a "tub clean" cycle or an empty hot water cycle with a washing machine cleaner tablet or two cups of vinegar. Leave the door ajar between uses to prevent mildew.
Clothes Dryer
Clean the lint screen after every single load. At least once a year, disconnect the dryer and vacuum out the lint from the screen trap and the entire dryer vent hose to prevent a serious fire hazard.
Regular appliance maintenance is a key part of a healthy and efficient home. For a truly comprehensive clean, consider the deep cleaning services from The Box Advantage Group. Our housekeeping team can make your appliances sparkle inside and out.
