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The Passover Cleaning Checklist is designed to help you thoroughly remove chametz from your home in accordance with Jewish traditions, ensuring a meticulously clean environment for the holiday. This detailed guide encompasses every aspect of home and kitchen cleaning, highlighting the necessity of delegating tasks, scheduling, and educating family members on what items need to be removed. The checklist systematically covers all key areas starting from the kitchen, which is a primary focus due to its frequent use and the presence of food items, to the other rooms including bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas.
The guidelines extend beyond the interior, suggesting checks for cars, garages, and even children's toys to ensure no chametz remains hidden. This comprehensive approach guarantees nothing is overlooked. Importantly, the checklist acknowledges the significance of involving the entire family in the cleaning process, promoting both efficiency and awareness of Passover preparations. The use of specific cleaning agents, tools, and methods is also recommended to achieve the best results, from deep-cleaning appliances to sanitizing surfaces and disposing of chametz properly as per Jewish law.
Initial steps to prepare for the thorough cleaning
Create a cleaning schedule
Purchase cleaning supplies
Assign tasks to family members
Educate about chametz
Detailed cleaning of the kitchen, where chametz is most common
Clean the oven
Scrub the stovetop
Empty and clean the refrigerator
Defrost freezer
Sanitize the sink
Check and clean small appliances
Wipe down all surfaces
Dispose of chametz
Cleaning the remaining areas of the home for any traces of chametz
Living room cleaning
Bedroom checks
Bathroom cleanup
Clean all flooring
Dining area thorough clean
Checking additional commonly overlooked places
Car cleaning
Garage and storage areas
Entryways and porches
Kids’ backpacks and toys