6 Kitchen Cleaning Hacks to Save Time and Effort

Keep your sink clean and fresh

To solve the problem of unpleasant odors from the sink, an effective method is to create odor-fighting ice cubes from lemon juice, salt, and water. You can follow these steps:

– Mix lemon juice and salt according to your preference or the desired concentration to eliminate odors.

– Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray and place it in the refrigerator until the cubes harden.

– Once the ice cubes are completely frozen, take them out of the tray and drop them directly into the sink. Allowing the ice to naturally melt in the sink will help eliminate odors and clean the drain.

The salt in the ice cubes has cleaning and disinfecting properties, removing odors from the drain, while the lemon juice not only helps tackle stains but also leaves a fresh, pleasant scent. This method is not only environmentally friendly but also ensures hygiene for your sink without the use of harsh chemicals.

Clean baking trays with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide

To make old baking trays shine like new, you can combine baking soda with hydrogen peroxide following these steps:

– Sprinkle a layer of baking soda evenly on the surfaces of the baking trays.

– Apply hydrogen peroxide on top, they will react with each other and create foam to remove stubborn residues without damaging the metal surface of the baking trays.

– Add another layer of baking soda on top to enhance the cleaning effect.

– Soak them for a few hours, then use a soft cloth or sponge to wipe off the dirt.

Clean the oven

To clean the oven, you can create a solution by pouring 1/3 cup of water into a spray bottle, adding 1/3 cup of white vinegar and ½ cup of baking soda, then shake well.

Wait until the oven is completely cooled, spray the mixture around the oven, close the oven door, and let it sit for up to 12 hours. After this period, you just need to clean the oven with soap and wipe it off with a dry cloth.

Polish wooden furniture with lemon oil and vinegar

Wooden furniture is often not suitable for cleaning with water. You should pour some lemon oil and one part of white vinegar into a spray bottle. Spray the solution onto a dry cloth and wipe the wooden furniture in your house. After just 1-2 times, the wooden furniture in your kitchen will shine like new.

Clean the range hood

After a period of use, the filters on the range hood often accumulate a lot of grease and dust. To clean them, you just need to boil water in a large pot, add ½ cup of baking soda. Then, place the range hood filters into the pot. Clean each side until they become clean and shiny.

Clean the sink strainer with a toothbrush

Food waste can get trapped under the sink strainer without you knowing it. Therefore, soak a discarded toothbrush in dishwashing liquid water and use it to scrub off any dirt stuck to the sink strainer to keep the sink clean and odor-free.