Kitchen cleaning in Krakow: what the service covers
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Kitchen cleaning in Kraków costs 150 PLN for a kitchenette of up to 6 m² at CleanAI, 190 PLN for a separate kitchen of up to 10 m² and 240 PLN for a large L-shaped, U-shaped or island kitchen. Cleaning the inside of the oven is 60 PLN, the cooker hood 50 PLN and the fridge 50 PLN; travel within Kraków and products are included, and you pay after the service.
Kitchen cleaning prices in Krakow
- Kitchenette (up to 6 m²)
- 150 zł
- Separate kitchen up to 10 m²
- 190 zł
- Large kitchen: L, U or with an island
- 240 zł
- Oven cleaned inside
- 60 zł
- Cooker hood: filters and inside
- 50 zł
- Fridge cleaned inside
- 50 zł
Kitchen cleaning in Krakow is a service for one room that gets dirty differently from the rest of the flat. In a bedroom dust settles; in a kitchen dust mixes with steam and cooking grease and turns into a sticky film on the cupboard fronts, the cooker hood, the top of the fridge and the tiles above the hob. That film does not come off with a cloth and washing-up liquid: it smears. That is why the kitchen package starts with degreasing, and only then do we wash and polish everything dry.
The package price covers the outside of the cupboard fronts including the handles, the worktops, the hob with its pan supports, the sink and the tap, the hood housing, the outside of the appliances, the table, the chairs, the window sill, the door and the floor. The inside of the oven, fridge, dishwasher and microwave, the hood filters and the inside of the cupboards are separate add-ons with a price in the price list: you choose only what really needs cleaning.
Our customers are people who want a clean kitchen before the holidays or after a big party, owners of rented flats between tenants, families moving into a flat after the previous occupants, and anyone who cooks every day and does not have a Saturday to spare for a deep clean of the kitchen. We travel to every district of Krakow and to Wieliczka, Skawina, Zielonki, Niepołomice and Zabierzów.
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Kitchen cleaning prices in Krakow
We price a kitchen as a package, not by the hour. The price depends on the size of the kitchen, because a kitchenette with a single run of units and a U-shaped kitchen with an island are a completely different amount of fronts, worktop and floor. The package covers everything on the outside. The insides of appliances and cupboards you add as add-ons, so you do not pay for an oven that is already clean. We bring our own detergents and equipment, and travel inside Krakow is free.
| Package or add-on | Price | Time | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchenette (up to 6 m²) | 150 zł | 2–3 h | units in a single run, kitchen open to the living room |
| Separate kitchen up to 10 m² | 190 zł | 3–4 h | a room of its own with a door, typical in a block of flats |
| Large kitchen: L, U or with an island | 240 zł | 4–5 h | over 10 m², two runs of units or an island |
| Oven cleaned inside | 60 zł | 45–90 min | add-on: cavity, door glass, baking trays and racks |
| Cooker hood: filters and inside | 50 zł | 30–45 min | add-on: filters soaked in degreaser, inside of the housing |
| Fridge cleaned inside | 50 zł | 40–60 min | add-on: shelves, drawers, door seals |
| Dishwasher cleaning | 50 zł | 30–45 min | add-on: filter, baskets, spray arms, seal |
| Microwave cleaning | 25 zł | 10–15 min | add-on: cavity, turntable, door |
| Cupboards cleaned inside | 65 zł | 45–90 min | add-on: we take the contents out, wash the shelves, put everything back |
| Degreasing the splashback tiles | 30 zł | 20–30 min | add-on: tiles and grout between the worktop and the wall units |
| Washing up | 25 zł | 20–40 min | add-on, washed by hand |
A neglected kitchen, with burnt-on grease on the hob and the fronts or thick limescale on the tap, is charged +30% on the package, because the grease has to be soaked, not just wiped off. Add-ons have a fixed price whatever the state of the kitchen. The package is also the minimum order value. With large fitted kitchens that have a lot of cupboards, we confirm the time for the insides by phone before the visit.
What kitchen cleaning covers and what it does not
In the price
- Degreasing the outside of the cupboard fronts, including handles and edges
- Cleaning and disinfecting the worktops, also along the wall and behind small appliances
- Cleaning the hob: induction, ceramic or gas with pan supports and burner caps
- Cleaning the sink and the plughole, descaling the tap
- Cleaning the outside of the cooker hood, including the top if it can be reached
- Wiping the outside of the appliances: fridge, oven, dishwasher, microwave, kettle
- Cleaning the table, chairs, window sill, door, door handles and light switches
- Vacuuming and mopping the floor, including the plinths and the area under the edge of the units
Outside the service
- The inside of the oven, fridge, dishwasher and microwave: paid add-ons from the price list
- Hood filters and the inside of the hood, and the inside of the cupboards: paid add-ons
- Degreasing the tiles and grout above the worktop: a paid add-on
- Replacing silicone and grout, removing mould that has grown into silicone
- Sanding and oiling wooden worktops, polishing natural stone
- Cleaning the kitchen window: a separate window cleaning service
Kitchen dirt: what comes off and what stays
In kitchens we meet several kinds of dirt and each needs a different product. Honestly, below: what comes off as part of the package, what needs the neglected-kitchen rate, and what can no longer be cleaned because it is damage to the surface.
| Type of dirt | Result | How we do it |
|---|---|---|
| Sticky grease film on fronts and handles | very high | A degreaser chosen for the front, microfibre, wiped dry so no streaks are left. |
| Fingerprints on stainless steel | very high | A steel cleaner, worked along the grain, polished with a dry cloth. |
| Greasy dust on top of the cupboards and the fridge | high | The film is softened with degreaser and taken off in several passes. |
| Burnt-on residue on an induction or ceramic hob | high | Soaking, a blade scraper held flat on the wet hob, hob cleaner to finish. |
| Gas pan supports and burner caps | high | Soaked in degreaser and brushed; layers baked on over many years come off partly. |
| Limescale on the tap, spout and sink | high | Descaler on the tap, never on a natural stone worktop next to it. |
| Coffee, wine and turmeric stains on a laminate worktop | medium | A stain paste and time; fresh ones come off, old set-in ones may leave a lighter mark. |
| Mould in the silicone by the sink | low | We lighten the surface; mould that has grown into the silicone comes back and the silicone needs replacing. |
| Dull marks from lemon and vinegar on marble | not done | The acid has etched the stone; only professional stone polishing restores it. |
| Scratches and burn marks on a ceramic hob | not done | Permanent damage to the glass; cleaning does not undo it. |
| Swollen laminate and discoloured worktop by the sink | not done | Water has got into the board under the laminate; it needs replacing, not cleaning. |
If the hob or the oven has a thick layer of burnt-on grease, mark the kitchen as 'neglected' when booking or send a photo. We then plan more time and say plainly what will come off before we start, not after the fact.
Kitchen surfaces: what we clean them with
The same product that degreases tiles brilliantly can dull the lacquer on a front or etch marble. That is why during the walk-round we check what the kitchen is made of, and only then choose the products. Here is a cheat sheet of what we come across most often.
| Surface | What we use | What we avoid |
|---|---|---|
| High-gloss lacquered fronts | a mild degreaser, soft microfibre, polished dry | cream cleaners and scouring sponges, which dull the lacquer |
| Matt and foil-wrapped fronts (MDF) | diluted degreaser, wiped dry quickly | too much water on the edges, which makes the foil peel |
| Wooden and veneered fronts | a pH-neutral product, worked along the grain | strong alkaline products and soaking the wood |
| Laminate worktop | an all-purpose cleaner, stain paste | blades and abrasive powders |
| Granite or marble worktop | a pH-neutral product made for stone | vinegar, lemon and descalers, which etch the stone |
| Quartz composite worktop | a neutral product, a gentle paste for stains | solvents and strong alkaline products |
| Stainless steel: sink, hood, fridge | a steel cleaner, worked along the grain | wire wool and chlorine-based products |
| Induction and ceramic hob | hob cleaner, a blade scraper on the wet hob | scouring sponges and scraping dry |
| Tiles and grout above the worktop | degreaser, a grout brush | strong acids, which wash out cement grout |
Not sure what your worktop is made of? Natural stone feels cold to the touch and has an irregular pattern, quartz composite has an even, repeating pattern, and laminate has a visible edge strip. We will ask about it on the call before the visit anyway.
Kitchen cleaning or the kitchen as part of a flat clean
The kitchen is included in the flat cleaning package too, so the natural question is: why a separate service? The difference is in the scope and in how much time the kitchen gets. Three realistic options side by side.
| Criterion | Kitchen cleaning | Kitchen in a flat clean | Doing it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | from 150 zł for the kitchen alone | a whole one-room flat from 210 zł | detergents and cloths |
| Time spent in the kitchen | 2–5 h, the whole visit | usually 30–45 min of the whole visit | half a day or a whole Saturday |
| Cupboard fronts | all of them degreased, with handles | wiped where dirt shows | usually only the base units |
| Hob and pan supports | soaking, a scraper, pan supports done separately | hob wiped | whatever a sponge takes off |
| Cooker hood | housing included, filters as an add-on for 50 zł | housing wiped | filters in the dishwasher, if they fit |
| Inside the appliances | add-ons: oven 60 zł, fridge 50 zł | the same add-ons | a separate day for each appliance |
| Who it suits | before the holidays, after a tenancy, once a quarter | keeping things tidy regularly | everyday cleaning after cooking |
When to book kitchen cleaning
If you cook every day, the grease on the fronts and the hood turns sticky within two or three months, however carefully you wipe the worktops. That is why a deep kitchen clean once a quarter, with everyday tidying in between, is enough for most homes. With a large family, daily frying or a gas hob without a hood that works properly, every two months is worth it.
The best time to book is before an event: before Christmas Eve and Easter, before family arrives, before photographing a flat for sale or for rent. Owners of rented flats book the kitchen between tenants, because it is the first room a new tenant looks at closely, and the most common reason for a dispute over the deposit.
Before moving into a flat after the previous occupants, it is worth ordering the package together with the insides of the cupboards, fridge and oven: it is the only moment when the cupboards are empty and can be cleaned in an hour. A kitchen after a renovation, with building dust on every surface, is a different job: in that case book the post-renovation clean, where the kitchen is included in the price.
How to keep your kitchen clean for longer
- Switch the hood on a few minutes before you start cooking and leave it running for a few minutes afterwards: that way it catches the steam before it settles on the fronts
- Wash the metal hood filters once a month in hot water, or in the dishwasher if the manufacturer allows it; a clogged filter stops catching grease
- Wipe the hob after every cooking session while it is warm, not hot: a fresh spill comes off with a damp cloth, a burnt-on one needs a scraper
- Do not put lemon, vinegar or descalers on a natural stone worktop, and wipe up spilt wine straight away
- Wipe the tap dry after washing up: limescale from Krakow's hard water builds up where the water dries
- Line the tops of the cupboards with paper or film that you change every few months, instead of scrubbing off dried grease
- Check the fridge once a week before shopping, and once a quarter wash the shelves and seals with water and bicarbonate of soda
Kitchen grease: why washing-up liquid does not shift it
Fresh grease from a frying pan is oil, and washing-up liquid removes it easily. The problem starts after a few weeks: grease that has settled on the fronts and the hood oxidises, combines with dust and steam, and turns into a yellowish, sticky layer that resembles varnish. Washing-up liquid only softens and smears that layer, while a scouring sponge takes it off together with the shine of the front. Hence the classic result of scrubbing at home: clean streaks on a dirty background and dull patches on the lacquer.
Oxidised grease responds to an alkaline degreaser, but not instantly. The product needs anywhere from a few minutes to a quarter of an hour to dissolve the layer, and that is exactly why we start kitchen cleaning by soaking the hob, the pan supports, the filters and the dirtiest fronts. Meanwhile we clean the insides of the appliances, so no time is lost. After that the film comes off with microfibre in one or two passes, and wiping dry prevents streaks.
A strong degreaser is not suitable for every surface: wooden fronts, veneer and some matt lacquers need milder products and more handwork. That is why during the walk-round we check what the fronts are made of, and a new product is always tested first on the inside of a cupboard door or on the side of a unit against the wall. In a neglected kitchen the same work simply takes longer, hence the +30% rate on the package.
Oven, hood and fridge: the add-ons that make the difference
The oven is the most frequently ordered add-on, and the appliance most easily ruined by home methods. We clean the cavity, the inside of the door glass, the baking trays and the racks. Oven cleaners take a long time to work, so the oven gets its product at the start of the visit and we clean it once it has soaked. We never scrape enamel with metal, and with pyrolytic ovens we ask when the self-cleaning cycle was last used: the ash left after pyrolysis only needs collecting, no chemicals.
In the package we clean the hood on the outside, and the add-on for 50 zł covers the filters and the inside of the housing. Metal filters go into a hot degreaser bath, and we wipe the inside of the hood clean of the film that drips onto the hob when the fan is on. We do not wash charcoal filters, because water ruins them: they are replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions, and we will tell you if it looks like time for new ones.
We clean the inside of the fridge together with the shelves, the drawers and the door seals, where mould and food residue collect. We ask for the fridge to be emptied before the visit, or for space on the worktop for the food while we clean. We do not defrost the freezer as part of the add-on, because that means several hours of waiting. We clean it if it is already defrosted, and we mention this on the call before the visit.
