How many times has the thought of trying to clean your kitchen crossed your mind? Not even once, because you know how hard it can be! It seems like there’s always something that needs to be scrubbed or dusted, and there never seems to be enough time in the day. Luckily, no matter how big or small your kitchen might be, we’ve got you covered with these 15 ways to make your kitchen shine like new!
1) How to clean grout
Learning how to clean grout is a
quick way to give your kitchen that high-end, new look. The process is pretty
straightforward and takes less than an hour. Here are the steps:
1) Put on rubber gloves and mix a solution of one part vinegar and two parts water in a bucket.
2) Apply the vinegar solution with a sponge or scrub brush onto the grout lines, using long strokes with no pressure so you don't damage the surrounding tile 3) Wipe off any excess solution with a dry cloth.
3) Allow it to sit for 5 minutes before rinsing away with warm water.
4) Make sure to use a mild
cleanser if there's dried food on the surface of your stovetop or sink, as it will
cause scratches if you use too much elbow grease when cleaning. Scrubbing
Bubbles makes a good product for this purpose.
5) Use non-abrasive cleaners for
porcelain sinks, which can scratch easily if you're not careful.
2) Appliance Maintenance
1. Clean the dishwasher filter regularly. The dishwasher's filter prevents food particles from entering the pump and damaging it or clogging it up, but if you don't clean it regularly, the filter will be too clogged and need to be replaced. The best way to do this is with a scrub brush, dish soap, and water.
2. If there's dried food stuck on pots or pans, boil some water in them for five minutes before washing them off with soap and hot water--the boiling action will melt away any debris that may have formed over time on the surface of the cookware
3. Clean out your oven occasionally by using an oven cleaner such as Easy-Off Oven Cleaner or Zep Commercial Oven And Grill Cleaner
4. Remove hard-to-clean spills on countertops or floors with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar
5. Fill your sink with warm soapy water and drop in glass bowls, vases, pitchers, etc. For tough stains on china, place pieces in cold saltwater overnight.
6. Use Windex® Original Glass Cleaner to wipe down all mirrors
7. Store all non-perishable foods correctly so they don't go bad
8. Remove crumbs from floor vents (they can attract pests).
3) Getting rid of stains
1. Set the heat on high and boil a pot of water with baking soda in it. The stains should start to disappear.
2. If you have a spray bottle, fill it with white vinegar and water and spray down the stains. Let them sit for about 10 minutes before wiping them away with a clean rag or sponge.
3. Mix lemon juice with salt and scrub at the stains until they disappear.
4. Rub some toothpaste into the stains and let it sit for a few minutes before rubbing it away with warm, soapy water (or an old toothbrush).
5. Mix together one part of hydrogen peroxide with two parts of water and put it into a spray bottle. Spray onto the stained areas and wipe off with a damp cloth after five minutes.
6. Get rid of tough stains by scrubbing them up with bar soap, dish soap or laundry detergent mixed in hot water then wiped away after 5-10 minutes.
7. Cleaner ovens: Fill your oven up halfway full with two cups of vinegar and bake at 400 degrees for 60-90 minutes then turn off the oven but don't open the door right away.
8. Use oven cleaner: Put some oven cleaner onto
a damp rag and then wipe onto surfaces that need cleaning until all residue is
gone 9.
4) Removing odors
1) Dilute one cup of white
vinegar with two cups of water in a spray bottle.
2) Spray the mixture onto the
surface and allow it to sit for 5 minutes before wiping it with a clean, wet
cloth. Fill up an ice tray with water and place it in the freezer overnight.
3) In the morning, remove the ice
tray and place it on a hot stove burner until all of the ice is melted.
4) Pour some vinegar into a small container and dip a rag into it.
5) Wipe down any areas that may have had an unpleasant odor, such as countertops or cabinets.
6) Repeat steps 2-4 if necessary.
7) Remove odors from appliances: Put two teaspoons of baking soda inside the appliance and run the dishwasher or washer through its cycle; repeat if necessary.
8) Remove stains: Use a solution made from one part hydrogen peroxide to three parts warm water to remove tough stains from counters, sinks, tables, and other surfaces (sprinkle salt on heavily soiled areas).
9) Clean oven racks: Mix 1⁄2 cup borax with 1⁄2 cup washing soda in a bucket of hot water.
10) Removing grease splatters: Sprinkle cornstarch liberally over greasy
spots; let sit for 15 minutes then vacuum off powdery residue.
5) Cleaning with baking soda
Baking soda is one of the
cheapest and most effective products you can use to clean your kitchen. It's
also safe for people with allergies because it doesn't contain any dyes or
perfumes. To remove the buildup on the sink, soak a sponge in baking soda and
water. Scrub the sink with the wet sponge until everything is dissolved. To get
rid of tough stains on your stovetop, sprinkle baking soda on an old rag and
scrub away! And for more stubborn spots, pour a small amount of lemon juice
over the area and let it sit for 30 minutes before scrubbing. All these steps
are simple enough that you can do them when you're feeling super lazy--or just
need something quick and cheap! Just throw on some music, grab a few common
household ingredients, and viola--a shiny clean kitchen. Here are 15 ways to
make your kitchen shine:
Assemble two empty two-liter
bottles with lids into makeshift mops. Fill each bottle halfway with water, add
two tablespoons of white vinegar per bottle, and insert floor-cleaning pads
(like Swiffer) into the top rim of each bottle. Apply bleach using a damp cloth
(1/2 cup bleach per gallon of warm water) as needed to disinfect surfaces and
countertops - don't forget those back corners behind your stovetop where mold
tends to hide! Use steel wool wrapped in cotton balls dipped in nail polish
remover to rub out tough stains on stainless steel sinks without worrying about
scratching the surface.
6) Cleaning with vinegar
Vinegar is a great natural
cleaner. Pour it into a spray bottle and use it as you would any other cleaner.
Vinegar will cut through grease and grime, leaving your counters sparkling
clean without the harsh chemical smell.
Vinegar can also be used for
other household chores around the house. Cleaning with vinegar can help repel
ants, keep fruit flies away from leftovers in the fridge, disinfect cutting
boards, sanitize dishcloths and sponges, and remove mineral deposits on
glassware. To get rid of unpleasant odors, mix one part vinegar with three
parts water. Place this solution in an empty spray bottle and shake well before
using it.
If you have pets or small children,
avoid cleaning with vinegar because it can be harmful if ingested or spilled on the skin or clothes.
7) Getting rid of the burnt smell on
the oven rack
One of the most common problems
that people find with their oven is a burnt smell. This can be caused by
cooking certain foods, leaving pans unattended on the stove, or just general
neglect. In this post, we'll show you how to get rid of these smells with a few
simple tricks.
1. Clean and use baking soda - One of the best things you can do is clean the oven rack with soap and water, then sprinkle it generously with baking soda. Let it sit overnight, then wipe it off in the morning before using it again. It will absorb any lingering odors in the process! 2. Remove stains from your sink - Your sink is one of the hardest working parts of your kitchen, so it's not surprising that over time it becomes stained. There are two ways to deal with this problem: either bleach away stubborn stains or cover them up with a paint job.
3. Get an extra-high
dish drainer - Whether you're washing dishes by hand or in the dishwasher, an
extra-high dish drainer makes everything easier on you and more sanitary for
anyone who might come into contact with the dishes afterward.
8) Kitchen sink cleaning tricks
The best way to clean a dirty
sink is with a little dish soap, warm water, and elbow grease. If that doesn't
do the trick, try scrubbing it with some steel wool. But if you don't have any
steel wool handy, there are other tricks you can use:
- Put baking soda on a wet sponge and scrub the sink. This will help remove stubborn stains and even odors from food spills without requiring too much elbow grease - Fill the sink with hot water and let it sit for 10 minutes before scrubbing. The heat will loosen dirt from the crevices on the surface of your sink. - Sprinkle baking soda into a wet sponge or rag and wipe down the inside of the sink after each time you use it. Rinse well and dry. Polish chrome faucets and handles regularly to keep them looking shiny and new.
Use a mild abrasive cleaner made specifically for
stainless steel sinks, such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Durable Refills,
which come out as white at first but turn blue when they're dampened by water
so you know how much cleaner has been used-for instance one blue swipe means
one swipe of cleaner on the area being cleaned). You should also periodically
apply an all-purpose protectant like Armor All Protectant, which helps keep
fingerprints from showing up as well as adding some extra protection against
scratches, scuffs, or scrapes; just remember not to get it near any electrical
components!
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