Cleaning Tips For The Kitchen

Cleaning Tips For The Kitchen

Can opener cleaner
Clean the wheel and blade of your can opener
by cleaning with a toothbrush dipped in vinegar.
Electric openers can be turned out and cleaned instantly.
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Plastic food containers
Soak containers in hot soapy water with 1/4 cup white vinegar added.
Let them soak for several hours or overnight.
After soaking,
rinse with hot water and use a sponge to wipe away the stains.
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Non-stick pan stain removal
Rub the pans with a cloth dipped in vinegar
to remove the white, spotty film that minerals in the water can leave.
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Refrigerator cleaner
Wipe the outside of with half vinegar and half water mixture.
Inside, wipe down the door fronts and rubber gaskets.
Inside the bins and the walls can be washed with either the same mixture
or full strength vinegar.
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No-wax floor cleaner
Add one-cup vinegar to a bucket of warm water and
wash no-wax or linoleum floors.
This will not strip floors and adds a nice shine with out wax.
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Cooking odor remover
Prevent cooking odors of cabbage, fish or other smelly foods
by adding vinegar to the boiling water or
to the fry pans while pan is still warm (food removed).
Boil 1 tablespoon of vinegar to 1 cup of water to eliminate cooling odors
from the room.
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Improve dishwater
By adding a few tablespoons of vinegar to the dishwater helps cut grease and
makes dishes shine.
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Ice cube tray cleaner
Soak plastic ice cube trays
in white vinegar for several hours to remove tough stains and odors.
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Thermos bottle cleaner
To clean thermos bottle,
add 1/4 cup vinegar and enough warm water to fill.
For tough stains,
add a tablespoon of rice
(which acts as a gentle abrasive) with the vinegar and water.
Shake it up and rinse.
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Blender or food processor cleaner
Fill with 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent and warm water.
Cover and turn on, then rinse and dry.
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Knife sharpener
When sharpening knives
dampen the whetstone with vinegar and you'll be able to get a sharp edge on
the knife quickly.
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Drain board cleaner
Pour a cup of vinegar over the board
and let it soak in the sink overnight.
In the morning, rub off the stains and rinse with water.
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Corning Ware cleaner
To remove food stuck or burned on Corning Ware dishes,
add four parts water to one part vinegar and bring to a gentle boil.
When the water cools down you should be able to
gently scrub off the food.
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Broiler pan cleaner
Mix together one-cup cider or white vinegar and 2 tablespoons sugar
and pour over the broiler pan while it's still hot.
After dinner the broiler pan
will be a snap to wash as you do your other pans.
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Stainless steel cleaner
To remove spots from your stainless steel sink or appliances,
rub with a cloth dipped in full strength white vinegar.
Buff the stainless steel to a shine with a dry cloth.