The kitchen isn’t just an isolated space for dreaming up dinner parties and coming up with confectionary treats for bake sales. It is ground zero for all household activities. It’s the place your kids drop their muddy cleats and dogs drag in their backyard finds. It’s a home office, a mail collection center and the hearth we gather around for holiday meals and everyday dinners. And it gets dirty, because life is messy.

But here’s how you clean it up: First, you’ll need toolkit, like sponges, soft bristled brushes, microfiber cloths, mops and a broom. Then you need an arsenal of cleaners, like soapy sprays (mix 1 tablespoon dish soap per 8-ounces water), grease cutters (1-part vinegar and 1-part dish soap), sanitizers (1-part water to 1-part rubbing alcohol) and polishers (mineral oil and chalk). Plus, some heavy action baking soda and vinegar scrubs for caked on food and stain removal.

Now that you are ready to get started, we’ve created this guide to help you tackle every surface in your kitchen to have it sparkling in no time — we promise.