What Does a Professional Kitchen Cleaning Service Include?

A professional kitchen cleaning service includes deep cleaning of all appliances (inside and out), countertops, cabinets, sinks, floors, backsplash, grout lines, and hard-to-reach spots like behind the fridge and under the stove. It also covers sanitizing high-touch areas, degreasing surfaces, and removing built-up grime that regular daily wiping misses. Most services take one to three hours depending on kitchen size and condition.

A 2023 survey by the American Cleaning Institute found that grease buildup in ducts and vents is a major fire hazard in kitchens, which is one reason health and safety experts recommend scheduling a deep clean at least every three months, not just when the kitchen "looks" dirty. Grease, bacteria, and food residue can hide in places you never check, and that buildup affects both air quality and food safety.

Homeowners across Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal often assume a quick wipe-down covers it. It does not. Here is exactly what a real professional kitchen cleaning service includes.

Kitchen Deep Cleaning Checklist: Room by Room

Countertops and Backsplash

Every countertop gets cleared, wiped down, and sanitized. This includes:

• Disinfecting all surfaces to remove bacteria
• Scrubbing backsplash tiles and grout lines
• Removing sticky residue around the stove and sink area
• Polishing stone or laminate counters without damaging the finish

Cabinets and Drawers

Cabinet exteriors collect grease and fingerprints fast, especially near the stove. A proper clean covers:

• Wiping down cabinet fronts and handles
• Cleaning inside drawers if requested
• Removing built-up grease near cooking areas
• Spot-cleaning stains on cabinet doors

Appliances (Inside and Out)

This is where most DIY cleaning falls short. Professionals clean:

• Oven interior, including racks and the glass door
• Stovetop and burners, removing baked-on grease
• Refrigerator exterior and interior shelves
• Microwave inside and out
• Dishwasher exterior and door seals
• Range hood and exhaust fan, where grease collects most

Sink and Faucet

• Descaling and disinfecting the sink basin
• Polishing faucets and handles
• Clearing soap scum and hard water stains
• Cleaning the garbage disposal area if applicable

Floors

• Sweeping and mopping all kitchen flooring
• Scrubbing grout lines and corners
• Cleaning baseboards along the kitchen floor
• Moving light furniture or appliances to clean underneath

Behind and Under Appliances

This step is often skipped by regular cleaners. A deep clean includes moving the fridge and stove to clean the floor and walls behind them, where dust, crumbs, and grease collect over months.

If your whole home needs the same attention, our home deep cleaning service covers every room using this same detailed checklist.

How Long Does a Professional Kitchen Deep Clean Take?

Most kitchens take one to three hours, depending on:

• Kitchen size
• How long since the last deep clean
• Number of appliances
• Amount of built-up grease or grime

A kitchen that has not been deep cleaned in six months or more usually takes longer on the first visit.

Signs Your Kitchen Needs a Deep Clean

• Sticky residue on cabinet doors near the stove
• Visible grease buildup on the range hood
• Lingering odors that don't go away with regular cleaning
• Grout lines that look darker than the surrounding tile
• Dust or crumbs visible behind appliances when you pull them out

DIY vs Professional Kitchen Cleaning

A DIY clean covers surface dirt. A professional clean removes grease buildup inside appliances, sanitizes at a deeper level, and reaches spots most people skip, like behind the fridge or inside the oven. According to the CDC's food safety guidelines, kitchens should be sanitized regularly to prevent cross-contamination, not just cleaned for appearance.

If your kitchen shares space with carpeted dining areas, pairing it with our carpet cleaning service keeps the whole space consistent.

Kitchen Cleaning in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal

Homes across the ByWard Market area in Ottawa, condos near the Toronto waterfront, and apartments around Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montreal all deal with the same issue: busy kitchens build up grease and grime fast, especially in smaller condo layouts with less ventilation. A professional kitchen cleaning service is one of the fastest ways to reset a kitchen without spending a weekend scrubbing.

Why Choose Ezi Home Services

Ezi Home Services has spent over 10 years cleaning homes across Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal, and the results show in more than 250 five-star Google reviews. We offer house cleaning, deep cleaning, and carpet cleaning, all handled by trained teams who follow the same detailed checklist on every visit, whether it's a quick refresh or a full kitchen deep clean. Our teams know the layouts common in this region, from downtown condos to larger family homes, and adjust the cleaning approach to fit each space. Booking is simple, pricing is upfront, and every job is backed by a team that treats your kitchen like their own. 

If you're ready to see the difference a real deep clean makes, get a free quote today and find out why homeowners across the region keep coming back.

Serving homes in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal, our team is ready to bring the same detailed kitchen deep clean checklist to your home.

Conclusion

A professional kitchen deep clean covers far more than wiping counters. It includes appliances inside and out, cabinets, grout lines, floors, and the hidden spots behind and under your appliances. Doing this every few months keeps your kitchen safer, fresher, and easier to maintain between visits.

FAQs

How often should I deep clean my kitchen? 

Every 3 to 4 months keeps grease and grime from building up.

Does kitchen cleaning include the inside of the oven? 

Yes, a full deep clean covers the oven interior, racks, and glass door.

Will cleaners move my fridge and stove? 

Yes, professional services clean behind and under major appliances.

Is grout cleaning part of the service? 

Yes, grout lines on floors and backsplash are scrubbed during a deep clean.

How long does a kitchen deep clean take? 

Usually one to three hours, depending on kitchen size and condition.