Get Your Kitchen Holiday-Ready: Simple Cleaning Tips to Start Two Weeks Before Thanksgiving

The countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun! While the week before the holiday is usually filled with last-minute grocery runs and recipe planning, right now—two weeks out—is the perfect time to give your kitchen a gentle refresh. A little prep now means a calmer, smoother, more joyful holiday week later. And the best part? You don’t need harsh chemicals or marathon cleaning sessions to get your kitchen holiday-ready. Kleen Green makes it easy to tackle the big jobs naturally and without stress.

Start with the Heart of the Kitchen: Your Oven

Most of us don’t clean the oven the day before roasting a turkey—and for good reason. Doing it this far ahead means you won’t be juggling fumes, heat, or drying time during the busiest cooking days of the year.

• Remove the racks and give them a good soak with warm water and a little Kleen Green.

• Spray the interior with a Kleen Green dilution and let the natural enzymes go to work.

• Wipe it down after letting it sit—no heavy scrubbing needed.
  A clean oven heats more evenly, which is exactly what you want when you’re relying on it for pies, breads, casseroles, and that beautiful turkey.

Give Your Counters a Fresh Start

Counters tend to become landing zones for everything—mail, backpacks, mugs, grocery bags—especially as the weather gets colder and family gatherings ramp up.
Clear everything off and wipe the entire surface with Kleen Green. This not only freshens the area but also creates a clean “command center” for all the chopping, kneading, seasoning, and plating you’ll be doing.
Bonus: Decluttering now makes next week’s food prep feel almost effortless.

Refresh Your Cutting Boards

Thanksgiving cooking puts your cutting boards to work: vegetables, breads, herbs, and more.
Two weeks out is the perfect time to give them a deep but natural clean.

• Rinse them well.

• Spray with Kleen Green and let it sit to break down any lingering residues.

• Wipe and rinse again.

• For wooden boards, follow up with a light coat of oil to keep them from drying out.
  This quick refresh gives you a clean, safe surface for all your produce and prep work.

Do the Foundation Work Now—Enjoy the Holiday Later

Think of this weekend as your “pre-prep.” A clean oven, clear counters, and refreshed cutting boards set the tone for a calm and organized Thanksgiving week. When you’re busy baking pies and basting turkeys, you’ll be so glad you took the time to set the stage now.

With just a little care (and the gentle help of Kleen Green), your kitchen will feel warm, welcoming, and ready for all the delicious memories to come.