Christmas Kitchen Cleaning Tips • Start with the fridge: toss expired items and make room for holiday food • Clear the counters before you clean — less clutter means faster results • Degrease cabinets and backsplash where holiday cooking builds up fast • Clean as you cook to avoid a post-dinner disaster • Don’t forget handles and switches — they get touched nonstop • Finish with the sink and floors so the kitchen feels truly done A clean kitchen makes holiday cooking way less stressful and a lot