Our favorite kitchen cleaning hacks.

Plus, more spring cleaning finds from Shop TODAY.

Shop TODAY receives a commission on these purchases. READ MORE Shop TODAY's Guide to Cleaning Your Kitchen Spring is here, and with it, time for spring cleaning! Over the next few weeks, we'll help you tackle your entire home, room by room. Up this week: The kitchen. Kitchens are no strangers to mess. Between the sink, fridge, stove, and your growing collection of small appliances, it can take a rotating schedule of daily upkeep to maintain cleanliness. Fortunately, the Shop TODAY team has tips to help you achieve — and preserve — a spotless kitchen. Below, find a few of our favorite products for every nook and cranny, along with more suggestions for specific scenarios, such as smelly fridges, cramped pantries and more. Our top bathroom cleaning products: Scrub Daddy Sponge Daddy (Set of 4) While it's certainly possible to clean and sanitize kitchen sponges, experts that we spoke to recommend replacing them weekly! When it comes time to buy new ones, we recommend these from cult favorite brand Scrub Daddy. One Shop TODAY staffer put them to the test against nine other options, and found that they came out on top not only in terms of scrubbing ability, but also durability, air-drying potential, texture and more. SHOP NOW → Affresh Dishwasher Cleaning Pods "Believe it or not, you need a cleaner for your cleaner," says Real Simple editor-in-chief Lauren Iannotti. That's right: According to experts, it's best to clean your dishwasher at least monthly to keep it running efficiently and, yes, cleanly. We love these dishwasher pods that took home a Real Simple Smart Cleaning Award for how simple they are to use. Simply pop one in the appropriate tab of your machine and run a cycle. Easy! SHOP NOW → Stardrops The Pink Stuff Cleaning Paste As one Shop TODAY staffer can attest, this viral cleaning paste truly lives up to its reputation. She used it to clean her oven, sink and favorite pan, and was amazed at the stain-fighting power possessed by this vegetable oil-based formula. One note: It's an abrasive cleaner, so don't use it on plastic, acrylic, or polished surfaces!  SHOP NOW → Weiman Stainless Steel Wipes As much as we love sleek stainless steel appliances, they can also be magnets for mess and fingerprints. These easy-to-use wipes took home a Real Simple Smart Cleaning Award, and not only clean your stainless steel surfaces but also lend them shine and a protective barrier for the future, per the brand. SHOP NOW → Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner While there's no hard-and-fast rule for how often you should clean your microwave, experts still suggest doing a weekly rub-down for upkeep. Lifestyle expert Jenn Falik recommends this funny looking tool to make it easy: Just remove her "head," add in water and vinegar, and run your microwave for seven minutes. Angry Mama will emit steam to loosen up dirt and stains! Falik even suggests adding a splash of lemon juice to rid the appliance of odors. SHOP NOW → Glisten Garbage Disposer Cleaner and Freshener While garbage disposals are super useful, they can also be breeding grounds for smells and grime. For this reason, experts recommend cleaning them weekly — but never by putting your hands inside! Instead, we recommend this simple, bleach-free solution that comes in individual packs to be added to the garbage disposal. Simply drop one in with some running hot water, run the disposal, and watch it do its magic! SHOP NOW → Scrub Daddy Sponge Daddy (Set of 4) While it's certainly possible to clean and sanitize kitchen sponges, experts that we spoke to recommend replacing them weekly! When it comes time to buy new ones, we recommend these from cult favorite brand Scrub Daddy. One Shop TODAY staffer put them to the test against nine other options, and found that they came out on top not only in terms of scrubbing ability, but also durability, air-drying potential, texture and more. SHOP NOW → Affresh Dishwasher Cleaning Pods "Believe it or not, you need a cleaner for your cleaner," says Real Simple editor-in-chief Lauren Iannotti. That's right: According to experts, it's best to clean your dishwasher at least monthly to keep it running efficiently and, yes, cleanly. We love these dishwasher tablets that took home a Real Simple Smart Cleaning Award for how simple they are to use. Simply pop one in the appropriate tab of your machine and run a cycle. Easy! SHOP NOW → Stardrops The Pink Stuff Cleaning Paste As one Shop TODAY staffer can attest, this viral cleaning paste truly lives up to its reputation. She used it to clean her oven, sink and favorite pan, and was amazed at the stain-fighting power possessed by this vegetable oil-based formula. One note: It's an abrasive cleaner, so don't use it on plastic, acrylic, or polished surfaces!  SHOP NOW → Weiman Stainless Steel Wipes As much as we love sleek stainless steel appliances, they can also be magnets for mess and fingerprints. These easy-to-use wipes took home a Real Simple Smart Cleaning Award, and not only clean your stainless steel surfaces but also lends them shine and a protective barrier for the future, per the brand. SHOP NOW → Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner While there's no hard-and-fast rule for how often you should clean your microwave, experts still suggest doing a weekly rub-down for upkeep. Lifestyle expert Jenn Falik recommends this funny looking tool to make it easy: Just remove her "head," add in water and vinegar, and run your microwave for seven minutes. Angry Mama will emit steam to loosen up dirt and stains! Falik even suggests adding a splash of lemon juice to rid the appliance of odors. SHOP NOW → Glisten Garbage Disposer Cleaner and Freshener While garbage disposals are super useful, they can also be breeding grounds for smells and grime. For this reason, experts recommend cleaning them weekly — but never by putting your hands inside! Instead, we recommend this simple, bleach-free solution that comes in individual packs to be added to the garbage disposal. Simply drop one in with some running hot water, run the disposal, and watch it do its magic! SHOP NOW → More suggestions: Washing dishes by hand? One Shop TODAY staffer discovered a sponge holder with a built-in soap dispenser to streamline the process. (Read our review here). Fighting funky fridge fumes? We love this stainless steel deodorizer that works to decompose the gasses released by produce and leftovers to eliminate odors, according to the brand. (See it featured on TODAY here). Pantry spaces packed to the brim? This "Crazy Susan" helped one contributor maximize her space. (Read our review here). Pots and pans piling up? Professional organizer Janelle Lam recommends an adjustable rack like this one to keep them organized. (See it featured on TODAY here). Coffee tasting stale? It might be time to clean your machine of limescale, mineral buildup and corrosion. We recommend using this solution every three to six months. (See it featured on TODAY here). 25 easy ways to upgrade and organize your kitchen — starting at $7 → 6 ways to upgrade, organize and decorate your kitchen — for less than $20 → A complete guide for what to clean in your home and when → Get text alerts for exclusive deals, latest trends and expert-approved picks! Apr 20, 2025 | VIEW IN BROWSER Copyright © 2025 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | SEND FEEDBACK https://link.today.com/oc/57c0ac08487ccdee398b5eaanihmg.648c/3fe541dc