HOUSE CLEANING CHECKLIST ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY The Cabinet Fronts Keeping all areas of your chapter house is important for the health of your members and the appeal of your house when having guests over for various events. Using this checklist for kitchen cleaning processes will help ensure a more welcoming area inside the chapter house. If you have any more questions regarding kitchen cleaning processes, please contact Alpha Sigma Phi Headquarters.
■ Wipe from top to bottom. Using a microfiber cloth dampened with water and a few drops of mild cleanser, follow the direction of the grain. Rinse the cloth and repeat.
The Stovetop
■ Scour the surface. A microfiber cloth moistened with water and cleaner will do the trick.
The Countertops
■ Clean the countertops with a microfiber cloth. Wet it with water and mild cleaner, and wipe the countertops using a circular motion. Then mist with water and wipe down with a clean cloth. Wash the tile backsplash using the same method.
The Dishwasher and Microwave
■ Wipe down the outsides. Try a cloth dampened with water and dish soap. ■ Wipe down inside of microwave periodically.
The Garbage Can
■ Disinfect with an all-purpose cleaner. Spray both the inside and outside and wipe with a clean cloth.
The Sink
■ Scrub in a circular motion from the top to the drain with a cloth and cleaner. Use an old toothbrush to remove any mold lurking in the edges of the drain or faucet. Rinse the area.
The Dish Rack
■ Soak in a sink filled with water and a little dishwashing liquid. Scrub off food particles with an old toothbrush. Dry with a clean cloth.
The Cabinets and Drawers
■ Empty then vacuum with a brush attachment. Wipe shelves with a cloth dampened with water and dish soap.
The Refrigerator
■ Wipe down the outside with a cloth dampened with water and dish soap. Move the refrigerator and vacuum behind and underneath it. ■ Clean inside (shelves and drawers) periodically.
The Small Appliances
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KITCHEN CLEANING CHECKLIST ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY The Oven
■ Clean the inside as directed. When finished, wipe down the door, hardware, and handles.
The Burner Grates
■ Remove from the stovetop. Then scrub with a brush and cleaner.
The Floor
■ Sweep, working from the walls to the middle of the room. To clean corners, blow out the dust with a hair dryer, then sweep up, or vacuum using a crevice attachment. Then mop in small sections, dipping the mop in a pail of clean water and detergent and squeezing out excess liquid in between each section.
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