10 Super Useful Kitchen Cleaning Hacks That Work Like Magic
One of my favorite and least favorite places to be in is the kitchen. When it comes to making delicious desserts, I’m your girl but when it comes to cleaning up the mess after said dessert is made, I’m not your girl! Some people find it therapeutic to be hand-deep in soapy grimy dishes, I don’t. My idea of therapy is being on the soft sandy beaches of Mauritius sipping on piña coladas.
Unfortunately for me, escaping a messy kitchen isn’t much of an option which is why this list of 10 super useful kitchen cleaning hacks is what I consider to be God-sent.
You’d be surprised at how easy and quick it can be to clean up the dishwasher, oven, stove, and everything else.
So, let’s get cracking.
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10 Awesome Kitchen Cleaning Hacks
1. Use Lemon And Salt To Clean Wooden Cutting Boards
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If there’s one natural thing with multiple uses that will blow your mind, it’s lemons.
We’ve seen it popularly used in skincare but it’s also a common ingredient in most household products because it’s a solid cleaning agent.
Cut a lemon in half, squeeze some of the juice over your wooden boards, and with some salt, use the lemon pieces to scrub it. Trust me, it works amazingly!
2. 8 DIY Kitchen Cleaners Using Natural Ingredients
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While we’re on the topic of natural cleaners and agents, check out this list of 8 kitchen cleaners that use natural ingredients like vinegar, lemons, baking soda, and essential oils.
I prefer using natural-based cleaners because they’re devoid of chemicals and toxins which is a big no-no in our home.
3. Clean Up Your Oven With This Epic Paste
All you need for this mighty effective cleaning paste are water, baking soda, and soap. mix them up into a paste, apply to a sponge, and scrub all that grime off your oven. It works and it’s pretty damn cheap to make.
4. Remove Burnt Food From Pots
We recently replaced our pot set at home and these things aren’t cheap, especially if you’re in the market for something solid.
This is why it’s such a pain in the bottom when you have to deal with stubbornly burned food stuck at the bottom of your pots.
Thankfully, after doing some research I came across this recipe for a mixture that removes it with ease.
Cream of tartar, baking soda, and dish soap. You can learn more about this recipe by clicking on the link below.
5. De-Rustify Old Knives Naturally
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Before you think about tossing those old rusty knives away, try soaking them in a mixture of warm water and lemon juice for about 10 – 15 minutes and then scrub them off.
6. Get Rid Of Those Pesky Water Marks From Hardware
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I used to look at spoons and forks like the ones above and cringe because I genuinely thought they weren’t washed and cleaned. But, as it turns out, those are water stains that can easily be removed with vinegar!
7. Clean Your Entire Dishwasher With 2 Ingredients
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned from writing this list of cleaners is that vinegar and baking soda are badass. They can practically clean anything and everything in your kitchen, including a dishwasher.
8. Restore Used Cookie Sheets To Their Former Glory
If you bake a lot, you’ve probably been through a few baking pans/cookie sheets because they start to discolor and look worn out.
Turns out, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide work wonderfully at fixing this issue.
9. Easily Clean Up The Oven Glass
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It’s the first time I’ve heard of a product called magic eraser but it seems to work phenomenally and doesn’t even require any cleaning agents to get the job done.
10. Prevent Messy Fridge Shelves With Press’n Seal
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Spilling sauces, drinks, and food is unavoidable, especially when you’re storing them in the fridge but to save yourself from extra cleaning, simply line your shelves with press ‘n seal. It’s a quick fix to a common problem.
