The kitchen is an area where cooking is constantly taking place, which inevitably leads to the accumulation of stubborn layers of oil, smoke, spices, and grease. Cleaning sticky tiles, dirty containers, seasoned countertops, and greasy gas stoves often seems like a laborious and tiring process. Even after long hours of cleaning, the desired shine is sometimes not achieved, and hands and back can ache.
However, by using the right methods and smart tricks, every corner of the kitchen can be cleaned 100% quickly and without excessive effort. The correct combination of ingredients already in your kitchen—baking soda, vinegar, and dish soap—can dissolve the most stubborn grease in minutes. We present five simple secret tips for a sparkling kitchen without fatigue.
Instead of scrubbing for a long time, use steam. Place a bowl of water and sliced lemon in the microwave or oven and run it for 3–4 minutes. The steam will loosen all the accumulated dirt and grease inside. After this, it is enough to wipe the interior surface with a dry cloth, and the microwave will shine like new.
To clean sticky residue on tiles, range hoods, and countertops in the kitchen, mix 1 cup of hot water, 2 tablespoons of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and a little dish soap in a spray bottle. Spray this mixture onto the soiled area and leave it for 5–10 minutes. The grease will melt on its own and can then be easily removed with a sponge.
Instead of manually scrubbing dirty spice or oil containers, fill a basin with very hot water and add 2 tablespoons of dish soap. Soak all plastic or glass containers for 15 minutes. After this, they will be clean with just a light wipe from a sponge, without extra effort.
To clean stainless steel kitchen sinks and faucets with water spots, take half a sliced lemon, apply some coarse salt to it, and scrub the sink and faucets thoroughly. Rinse with water after 5 minutes. The stainless steel sink will become as shiny as glass, and the unpleasant odor will disappear.
For stubborn stains from burnt food and oil on gas burners and the stove itself, prepare a thick paste of baking soda and a small amount of water. Apply this paste and leave it for 10 minutes. Then gently scrub with a lemon slice or an old toothbrush. The burnt residue will quickly fall off, and the gas stove will look brand new.