Cleaning checklist to keep your home looking its best

As part of our premium standard inclusions, you’ll receive high-quality (yet low maintenance) Caesarstone kitchen and island benchtops. For a streak-free clean, wipe with warm soapy water or a specialist stone spray followed by a clean, dry cloth. For tougher stains, such as paint or glue, dab with a little methylated spirit before rinsing and drying. Hot tip. Avoid using your dishwashing cloth to clean your benches, as it may transfer oil and grime to your Caesarstone benchtops.

FC: Daily. 

Like most kitchen cupboards, Polytec doors are moisture resistant but not completely waterproof. For general cleaning, wipe your cupboards with warm soapy water and thoroughly dry with a soft microfibre cloth. Similar to your benchtops, you can attack stubborn marks with a dab of methylated spirits. Just ensure you don’t rub too hard or you’ll risk damaging the finish on your cabinetry.

FC: Once per week or as needed.

Use warm soapy water followed by a dry cloth to clean and polish your in-built appliances. To remove marks and stubborn fingerprints, place a small amount of baby oil or a specialist stainless steel spray on a soft cloth and wipe away. 

FC: Once per week or as needed.

Regularly clean your gas cooktops with a non-toxic degreaser and soft scourer. To make your life easier, remove the burners and grates and soak them in a solution of degreaser and water before wiping them down. 

FC: Daily or as needed, depending on how often you cook. 

Are you sick of scrubbing stubborn marks off the inside of your microwave? Try this trick. Mix four tablespoons of lemon juice into one cup of water. Pour the mixture into a microwave safe bowl and place it in your microwave on high for five minutes. As the mixture boils, the vapours will condense on the inside walls of the microwave, helping to soften caked-on grease. After five minutes, use a soft cloth to wipe.  

FC: Weekly or as needed.  

Remove the wire racks and soak them in a sink full of dishwashing liquid for a few hours before scrubbing them clean. Use a metal spatula to remove any food residue stuck to the door or walls, then coat the areas in a specialist oven cleaner. Leave to soak for 20 minutes before wiping clean.  

FC: Once per month, depending on how often you cook.  

While you’re probably wiping down your stainless-steel sink daily using soapy water, for a deeper clean, try this: insert the plug and half fill the sink with water. Place two denture cleaning tablets in the water and leave overnight – you’ll be shocked at the level of shine the next morning. You can use the same water to wipe down your taps and faucet.  

FC: Once per week. 

To ensure your dishwasher doesn’t develop a stench, give it a deep clean. Empty your dishwasher, and then fill a dishwasher-safe cup with white vinegar and place it on the top shelf. Then, run the dishwasher through a full cycle on its hottest setting. Remember to also remove the drain trap at the bottom of the dishwasher and give it a thorough clean using an old toothbrush and dish soap. This will remove any stubborn food bits and mould.  

FC: Once per month. 

To avoid expensive plumbing bills, give your kitchen pipes a once-over. Inspect your tapware, S-trap, aerator, and wastes, removing any built-up food and grime as you go. While you’re at it, use a spanner to tighten your mixer handles and joinery.  

FC: Annually. 

Coat your toilet bowl (including underneath the rim) with a toilet cleaner. Leave to sit for five minutes before scrubbing with a toilet brush. Notice stubborn limescale? A bottle of flat Coke or Pepsi may help. Use a brush to coat the bowl with the cool drink and leave overnight for a shiny clean. Don’t forget to wipe down your toilet seat and exteriors with disinfectant wipes.  

FC: Once per week. 

Hardwater stains can quickly age your shower walls, bath, and chrome fittings. The good news is that vinegar can help! Mix equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle and spritz the impacted areas. Let the solution sit for 15 minutes before wiping away with a soft cloth.  

FC: Weekly. 

Mix three drops of clove oil into one litre of water and apply to impacted areas to kill the spores. Larger infestations may need the help of a professional.  

FC: As needed.  

Not experiencing the same shower pressure as you once did? Your shower head may be clogged with lime and other minerals. To unclog your shower head, mix white vinegar and water in a plastic bag. Tie the bag around the head of your shower, ensuring that the holes are fully immersed in the solution. After about an hour, the minerals will have loosened, allowing you to easily scrub them away with an old toothbrush. To rinse, run your hot water tap for about a minute.  

FC: Once per month. 

Is your sink draining slowly? Pour half a cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by half a cup of vinegar. The reaction between the two ingredients will help dissolve away hair and mineral that are likely the source of the problem. Wait five minutes before flushing the drain with warm water.  

FC: As needed.