Passover Cleaning Checklist - Room-by-Room 

A comprehensive Passover (Pesach) cleaning checklist focuses on removing all chametz (leavened bread/grain products) from the home, starting with deep cleaning kitchens, dining areas, and children's rooms. Key areas include scrubbing appliances (oven, fridge, microwave), vacuuming furniture, checking pockets/bags, and cleaning cars. The goal is to ensure no crumbs remain in accessible areas. 

1. Kitchen & Pantry (High Priority) 

• Cabinetry & Pantry: Remove, check for crumbs, wipe shelves, and reline. 

• Refrigerator & Freezer: Remove all items, wipe down all shelves, drawers, and seals. 

• Oven & Stove: Self-clean or manually clean/kasher top, oven, broiler, and vent hood. 

• Microwave & Dishwasher: Clean thoroughly, run empty cycles, and kasher if possible. 

• Countertops & Sink: Scrub, clean sinks, and Kasher counters (if applicable). 

• Appliances: Clean mixers, toasters, and processors; swap for Pesach-specific appliances. [2, 7, 8, 9, 10]  

2. Dining & Living Areas 

• Table & Chairs: Clean thoroughly, especially crevices, seats, and underneath. 

• Couches/Chairs: Vacuum thoroughly, removing cushions and checking crevices for crumbs. 

• Bookshelves & Cabinets: Clean, particularly if food is eaten nearby. 

• Floor/Carpets: Thoroughly vacuum and mop. [2, 3, 6, 8, 11]  

3. Bedrooms, Bathrooms, & Personal Items 

• Bedrooms: Change bed linens, check under beds, clean out nightstand drawers. 

• Closets/Drawers: Check pockets in clothing (especially children's). 

• Bathroom/Medicine Cabinet: Clear out personal care products that may contain chametz (cosmetics, lotions). 

• Kids' Items: Clean toys, toy boxes, highchairs, strollers, and backpacks. [2, 4, 8, 11]  

4. Car & Other Areas 

• Car: Vacuum interior, clean trunk, check glove compartment. 

• Storage/Garage: Check or seal any areas containing chametz. 

• Books/Games: Shake out books and wipe down games. [4, 5, 8, 9, 11]  

Tips for Efficiency 

• Start Early: Begin with rooms less frequently used (guest rooms, attic) and leave the kitchen for last. 

• Sell/Store: Any chametz you want to keep, store in a sealed cabinet/room and sell via a rabbi. 

• Printable Resources: For full checklists, visit Chabad.org, Kosher.com, or Moms and Crafters. [1, 5, 6, 12, 13]  

Disclaimer: Consult a rabbi for specific halachic (Jewish legal) questions regarding kashering appliances. 

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[1] https://jewish.momsandcrafters.com/pesach-cleaning-checklist/

[2] https://consumer.crckosher.org/publications/first-time-making-pesach-a-cheat-sheet-for-the-rest-of-us/

[3] https://www.oxo.com/blog/cleaning-and-organizing/passover-house-cleaning-list

[4] https://www.crcweb.org/Passover/5779/Articles/Pre-Pesach%20Cleaning%20Checklist.pdf

[5] https://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/pesach_cdo/aid/664473/jewish/Printable-Passover-Guide-2025.htm

[6] https://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/pesach_cdo/aid/266835/jewish/3-Cleaning-the-House.htm

[7] https://www.star-k.org/articles/wp-content/uploads/cleaning-kashering-chart.pdf

[8] https://www.maidbrigade.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Maid-Brigade-Passover-Cleaning-Checklist.pdf

[9] https://www.thekosherchannel.com/passover-cleaning.html

[10] https://aish.com/passover-cleaning-how-to-guide/

[11] https://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/pesach_cdo/aid/117150/jewish/Cleaning-Checklist.htm

[12] https://www.burrinicleaning.com/post/essential-move-out-cleaning-checklist-1

[13] https://jamiegeller.com/guides/passover-prep-turn-over-the-kitchen/