Keeping your kitchen clean and safe can take a lot of time with food spills, dirty dishes and other messes. Take the stress out of cleaning your kitchen with these quick cleaning tips and tricks.
Keep the oven clean
Line the bottom of your oven with foil to catch drips and spills before they get baked on. Next time you purchase a new oven, buy one with a self-cleaning function.
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Clean as you go
Fill a sink with hot, soapy water before you start preparing each meal. Put cutting boards, knives, mixing bowls, pans and other prep items into the sink right away to prevent food from sticking.
Ask them to pitch in
Ask family members to rinse their own plates and load them into the dishwasher as soon as they are done using them. This will eliminate sticking and reduce the need to scrub.
Hide some soap
Cut a small pocket in your kitchen sponge. Slip leftover slivers of soap that you normally throw away into the pocket to create a sudsy washing sponge.
Microwave the spills
Fill a measuring cup with water and a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Run the oven for two minutes to soften baked-on foods so you can wipe them away easily.
Suck it up
Vacuum crumbs from your floors and counters with an electric broom or DustBuster every night before you go to bed. Though it sounds like a hassle, you’ll save time in the long run because dirt and grime won’t build up. You’ll also keep ants and pests away.
Get rid of germs
Microwave your sponges for one minute every day to keep them free of bacteria and germs. You also can disinfect sponges in your dishwasher.
Catch splatters
For a dinner party or gathering, lay paper towels or tablecloths down in the serving area to catch drips, splatters and spills so they never hit your countertops or table.
Avoid gunk
Place sticky jars and bottles (honey, syrup, etc.) on plastic lids or waxed paper in your cupboard or refrigerator to avoid sticky spills.
Multitask
Wipe down appliances and other surfaces while you wait for water to boil or other food to finish cooking.
Protect your stove
Keep a spoonrest on the stovetop. Cleanup will be easy, and your stove will stay free of grime.
Save your fridge
When thawing meat in the refrigerator, place it on a plate to avoid bloody spills. Also, line your fruit and vegetable drawers with paper towels.
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