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Wash kitchen linens: tablecloths, placemats, towels, and dish cloths.
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Clean stove eye pans. Fill sink with hot, soapy water and put eyes into soak. Wash them before scrubbing the sink. Dry completely and replace on stove.
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Empty crumbs from toaster.
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Clean coffee pot and coffee filter area.
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Wipe off small appliances: microwave, mixer, coffee maker, toaster, etc.
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Clean top of refrigerator.
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Clean stove hood.
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Wipe off the fronts of cabinets.
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Wipe off the fronts of the large appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, etc.
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Empty out-of-date food from refrigerator.
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Empty out-of-date food from freezer.
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Organize and clean one cupboard.
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Organize and clean one drawer.
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Organize and clean one pantry shelf.
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Clean microwave. Add 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 cup water to a medium-sized bowl and microwave until water is boiling. Repeat as necessary until inside of microwave is covered in condensation. Place any removable microwave parts in sink for a thorough cleaning. Use a wet cloth dipped in the hot vinegar water to wipe out microwave. Be careful not to burn yourself. Sprinkle baking soda on stubborn spots and pour straight vinegar on it until baking soda is completely wet, but not drowning. Rinse microwave completely and dry it completely. Clean removable parts, rinse them completely, and dry them completely. Replace them in microwave.
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Remove clutter from counter and wipe off counter.
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Treat any stains on counter with Clorox Bleach Pen.
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Clean stove top.
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Clean stove eye pans. Dry completely and replace on stove eyes.
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Scrub sink and faucet. Rinse completely and dry. Follow up with window cleaner or vinegar-water solution.
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Dust blinds.
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Clean window and windowsill.
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Wipe down kitchen table and chairs.
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Wipe down garbage can.