Monthly Check-list
Kitchen
Remove cobwebs from ceiling and walls
Wash woodwork and moldings
Wash chair frames and under chair seat
Clean range hood and fan
Clean fan filter
Clean items setting on shelves, stove, counters and top of refrigerator
Clean light diffusing bowl
Refrigerator
- remove drain plug and flash
- clean drip pan
- wash shelves and interior
- check door for leaks
Clean under sink
Clean cutting board
Defrost and clean kitchen freezer
Wash hanging baskets
Clean stove drawers
Check oven seal for leaks
Wash interior door
Wash storm door
Wash and disinfect garbage can
Inspect and clean faucet aerators
Clean drains with water and baking soda
Grind ice in garbage disposal
Check and dust smoke alarm
Dishwasher
- scrub filter screen with stiff brush
- check door for leaks
- wash racks
- repair interior knicks
Wash placemats, tablecloths, curtains, and appliance covers if needed
Check appliance cords
Remove and clean blade from electric can opener
Restock cleaning supplies
Clean cleaning tools-dustpan, broom, mops, buckets, cleaning rags, etc.
Thoroughly clean splash backs
Clean and polish Formica
Food
Check dates on freezer and can items for near-to-expire foods
Dust pantry items
Organize new recipes
Do OAMC (once a month cooking)
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