11 Kitchen Cleaning Tips and Tricks You Will Regret Not Knowing Earlier

Are you in need of cleaning your kitchen as soon as possible? Hygiene is very important while cooking and you do want your kitchen to look good too. You will feel like cleaning your kitchen is a part of your everyday task, while the workload might seem tedious to get done. Take a breath. We have compiled a list of 11 innovative hacks that will make cleaning as simple as possible and will keep your budget intact.

Whether it be sparkling clean countertops or an oven door that is devoid of grease, these hacks will ensure your kitchen remains as clean as possible without losing out on functionality. Grab your gloves, and let’s get started!

1. Use Vinegar and Baking Soda to Bring Your Burnt Pans to Life 

Are the pans you own filled with burnt food? You can now bid farewell to those hours that you have spent scrubbing them clean, try this instead:

Step 1: Generously sprinkle baking soda unto the burnt bits of the pans.

Step 2: Now splash and pour some vinegar into the pan. Keep an eye out for fizz.

Step 3: Cover the affected area with boiling water.

Step 4: Allow it to soak in for 15 to 20 minutes, post which rinse it clean using a sponge.

Working Principle: Baking soda’s reactivity with the vinegar breaks along with the burnt bits of food providing you an easy clean up option afterwards. 

2. Wipe Your Stainless-Steel Appliances with Olive Oil for a Brilliant Shine 

If the stainless-steel fridge or microwave of yours is filled with smudges, olive oil is your solution.

Step 1: Drip a tiny amount of olive oil on a soft rag.  

Step 2: Polish the surface with circular movements.  

Step 3: Use a clean cloth to dry the surface for a spotless look.  

Tip: In the absence of olive oil, baby oil can work just as well!  

3. Revamp Your Microwave with Lemon Water  

Is there a crusty residue on your microwave? Use this tip for a quick upgrade.  

Step 1: Put 2–3 pieces of fresh lemon into a microwaveable bowl of water.  

Step 2: Microwave at maximum power for 3–5 minutes.   

Step 3: Remove the bowl with care and clean the insides using a wet rag.  

What Makes It Work: Steam releases steam while lemon aids in removing bad smells.  

4. Use Baking Soda and Vinegar to clear Your Sink  

Get rid of clogged sinks without resorting to heavy duty chemicals.  

Step 1: Add half a cup of baking soda into the drain.  

Step 2: Then, add one cup of vinegar. Cover the drain for 5 minutes.  

Step 3: Finally, flush using boiling water.  

Tip: To avoid these issues in the future, make sure to perform this procedure once every month.  

5. Get Rid of Tough Food Scents from Your Cutting Board  

There is no reason for your cutting board to smell like garlic from yesterday.  

Step 1: Sprinkle coarse salt on top of the board.  

Step 2: Use a half lemon to rub it in circular motions (cut side down).

Step 3: Use warm water to wash your hands, then blot the excess moisture.  

This is a useful hack for both plastic and wooden boards!  

6. Making Oven Glass Shiny with Paste  

This is a time-consuming hack, but trust us, you won’t mind putting in the effort for it, as no one enjoys scrubbing engraved dirt and stains off glass ovens.  

Step 1: Combine baking soda and water in a bowl to create a thick paste.  

Step 2: Apply the paste on the glass surface and let it sit for half an hour.  

Step 3: Using a soft, moist cloth, remove the paste, and see how all the dirt goes away.  

7. Use Vinegar to Clean a Coffee Maker  

If you want your daily dose of coffee to maintain its freshness, regularly clean your coffee dispenser and descale it with vinegar.  

Step 1: Combine vinegar and water into a solution, making sure both ingredients are in equal measurements.  

Step 2: Turn on your coffee maker and put the cleaning solution inside like you’re preparing coffee. You may repeat the process with water to clean the machine afterwards.  

How come it works: This method effectively gets rid of calcium deposits and germs so that the coffee maker is clean for use.  

8. Cleaning Grease-Covered Cabinets with Dish Soap   

All the effortlessly mounted grease on your cabinets that makes you recoil in disgust? Dish soap comes to the rescue buddy.  

Step 1: In a large cup of water, add 1 tablespoon of dish soap and stir it until it foams.  

Step 2: Now, take a microfiber cloth, dip it in the soapy solution, and wipe the cabinets.  

Step 3: Use a wet cloth to rinse and blot dry with a different towel.

Utilize this technique every fortnight for a grease free magic.  

9. Clean Your Blender in Secondary.  

Stop trying to remove every part of your blender just to clean it thoroughly.  

Step 1: Take warm water and fill the blender to halfway.  

Step 2: Soak a small amount of dish detergent.  

Step 3: Blend it for thirty seconds and rinse it off thoroughly.  

It has never been easier for self-cleaning.  

10. Freshen Up Your Trash Bin with Baking Soda  

Your trash bin can really smell fresh.  

Step 1: While cleaning the bin, now add a layer of baking soda on the bottom.  

Step 2: For a unique scent, add few drops of essential oil.  

Replace the baking soda after every month to keep the bin forever fresh.  

11. Keep Your Fridge Smelling Good with Activated Charcoal  

This trick is the best way to say goodbye to the bad odour of the fridge.  

Step 1: Put a small bowl filled with activated charcoal in the corner of the fridge.  

Step 2: This is optional, but replace it after every one to two months depending on how odourful it is.  

Reason why this works: Activated charcoal removes scent and odour much better than baking soda, and keeps the fridge fresh.  

Now that you have mastered these 11 cleaning hacks, here a few tips to keep your kitchen clean on a daily basis.  

– Clean While Cooking: In order to avoid dealing with tough stains, it is best to clean spills as they occur.

– Declutter Weekly: Organize and categorize drawers and shelves so that surfaces remain clean.  

– Deep Clean Monthly: Allocate time to clean using these hacks for a more thorough clean!  

Kitchens can also be clean and organized. It means transforming the kitchen into a space where you want to prepare food and enjoy company.  

Have an easier way to clean the kitchen? Join in the discussion and leave a comment below! Or tell a friend who is looking for inspiration to clean and spark joy. A clean kitchen is a healthy kitchen for everyone.