Passover Cleaning Checklist 2026

Complete room-by-room guide. Kitchen to car. Never miss a spot.

Kitchen (Most Important!)
Clean all cabinets - remove everything, wipe shelves
Clean drawers - crumbs, residue
Clean oven - spray, burn or cover
Clean microwave - or seal for Pesach
Clean fridge and freezer - remove chametz, wipe shelves
Clean stovetop and toaster oven
Clean sink - kasher or cover
Clean countertops and work surfaces
Clean dishwasher - or seal
Kasher kettle
Replace sponges, kitchen towels, gloves
Take out Pesach dishes / buy disposables
Living Room and Dining
Clean sofas and armchairs - between cushions!
Clean dining table and chairs
Vacuum and wash rugs
Clean cabinets and drawers
Check bookshelves (kids hide snacks)
Bedrooms
Clean nightstand drawers
Clean closets - check pockets!
Clean under beds
Change sheets
Check bags, backpacks, school bags
Kids Rooms
Clean toy boxes - crumbs between Lego
Check coat and pants pockets
Clean stroller and high chair
Check school bags and pencil cases
Clean electronics (keyboard, remote)
Car
Vacuum crumbs from seats
Clean glove box and storage
Clean car seats
Check trunk
General Pesach Preparation
Sell chametz through rabbi / online
Buy Seder items: matzah, wine, charoset, maror, shankbone, egg
Prepare Haggadot for all guests
Invite guests + collect RSVPs
Plan menu for the holiday (7 days!)
Buy kosher for Passover products
Burn chametz morning before Pesach

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When Is Passover 2026?

Passover break starts March 24. Seder night is April 12 (Monday evening). Holiday ends April 19. School resumes April 9.

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