Cleanups Around The Kitchen
Appliances
• To rid yellowing from white appliances try this – Mix together: ½ cup of bleach, ¼ cup baking soda, and 4 cups warm water. Apply with sponge and let set for 10 minutes. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Instead of using commercial waxes, shine with rubbing alcohol.
• For quick clean-ups, rub with equal parts water and household ammonia.
• Try club soda. It cleans and polishes at the same time.
Blender
• Fill part way with hot water and add a drop of detergent. Cover and turn it on for a few seconds. Rinse and drain dry.
Breadboards
• To rid cutting board of onion, garlic, or fish smell, cut lime or lemon in two and rub the surface with the cut side of the fruit.
• Or, make a paste of baking soda and water and apply generously. Rinse.
Burnt and scorched pans
• Sprinkle burnt pots liberally with baking soda, adding just enough water to moisten. Let stand for several hours. You can generally lift the burned portion right out of the pan.
• To quickly remove food that is stuck to the casserole dish, fill with boiling water and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda or salt.
Garbage Disposal
• Grind orange rinds or half of a lemon in the disposal to remove any unpleasant odors.
Glassware
• When one glass is stuck inside another, do not force them apart. Fill the top glass with cold water and dip the bottom one in hot water. They will come apart without breaking.
• A small nick in the rim of a glass can be smoothed out by using an emery board.
• Scratches on glassware will disappear if polished with toothpaste.
Grater
• For a fast and simple clean up, rub salad oil on the grater before using.
• Use a clean toothbrush to brush food out of the grater before washing it.
Sinks
• Use a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol to remove water spots from stainless steel.
• Spots on stainless steel can also be removed with white vinegar.
• Club soda will shine up stainless steel in a jiffy.
Teakettle
• To remove lime deposits, fill with equal parts vinegar and water. Bring to a boil and allow to stand overnight.
Thermos bottle
• Put a few tablespoons of baking soda in bottle and fill with warm water.