This Is How Often You Should Clean Everything in Your Kitchen

Stovetop: After each use

Your stovetop should be wiped down after each use to remove any food spills, splatters, and grease that will become harder to clean with time. If you don't use your stovetop often, ensure you still give it a wipe-down once a week.

Oven: Monthly

Many of us forget to clean our ovens, or just dread doing so. If you have a self-cleaning oven, congrats! Simply turn it on once a month and let it do its thing. For the majority of us who don't, remove the racks and soak them in warm, soapy water to loosen grease and grime and then give them a good scrub. The interior walls should be cleaned with a commercial cleaner.

Kettle: Every 1-3 months

Over time, kettles develop limescale. To get rid of this, you can sprinkle baking soda into the vessel and scrub the inside with a soft sponge.

Pantry: Seasonally

When was the last time you properly cleared out your pantry? A well-organised pantry can help your cooking run more smoothly and save you time, stress, and money. The opened packet of pasta from two years ago you forgot about can go, as well as anything that you haven't eaten in the last month or so (tin cans get a pass). Wipe each shelf down and organise foods and condiments by their category.

Dishwasher: Once a month

Dishwashers can harbour mould, bacteria, food, and other particles. Thankfully cleaning them is very easy and should be done approximately every month. To do so, pour 2 cups of white vinegar into a dishwasher-safe container place upright in the lower rack, and then run your dishwasher cycle as normal.