The kitchen is often considered the “heart of the home”. It is where the fire of the household is kept, taking care of the physical and mental well-being of everyone in the family. Being such an important space, keeping the kitchen clean is necessary and a top priority.
However, most people find that the kitchen is the most difficult room to keep clean in their homes, and cleaning the kitchen seems to be an endless daunting task.
In this article, you will discover how salt can be a weapon in the battle for a clean kitchen. With the solutions created from the following recipes, you will be amazed at the power of salt.
Salt cleans kitchen appliances
Salt can help you easily clean all types of dirt on kitchen appliances
1. Coffee maker and coffee pot:
Coffee makers are often difficult to clean after use due to high dirt build-up. If you are facing such a case, you can try the following mixture:
– 1 cup of crushed ice
– 1 tablespoon of water
– 4 tablespoons of salt
Then, mix them well into a solution, gently rub it on the surface that needs to be cleaned, and rinse it off as usual.
If you want to remove tea or coffee stains from light-colored cups, you can try rubbing the stained areas with salt and a little water. Then proceed to wash the cups as usual, the stains will fade away and return your cups to a clean and bright condition.
2. Oven:
If you accidentally bake a cake or any sugary foods that overflow and stick to the oven, sprinkle salt on the sticky part and wait for it to dry. Once the oven has cooled, you can easily scrape it off with a spoon.
3. Refrigerator:
To clean and refresh the inside of the refrigerator, sprinkle an equal amount of salt and baking soda on a damp sea sponge, then wipe the surfaces of the refrigerator one by one.
4. Stovetop:
Any dirt on the stovetop can be easily cleaned if it is sprinkled with salt beforehand. Salt will help remove food residue on the surface of the stovetop without causing damage or scratches if you wipe it gently and correctly.
Try mixing the following recipe if you accidentally burn your cooking and it creates a black residue on the stovetop:
– Mix salt and cinnamon in a 1:1 ratio, then wipe it clean after 5 minutes. The mixture will emit a pleasant smell and quickly eliminate any lingering odors.
Salt helps clean cooking utensils
Cooking utensils can also accumulate a lot of stubborn stains. However, don’t worry, salt is the spice that can make your cookware shine again.
1. Instant Pot
In this case, add boiling water and 3 tablespoons of salt to the pot, then soak the dishes until the water cools. After that, rinse them as usual.
2. Pots and pans:
Remove excess oil from the pan by sprinkling salt first. Then wipe the pan with a damp sponge or paper towel and wash as usual.
For some pots and pans made of stainless steel, you can fill the burnt area with water and add 2 tablespoons of salt, stir it until the salt dissolves.
Leave it like that for 1 hour, then scrub it with dish soap. If the stubborn stains still don’t come off, you can put the pot or pan in boiling saltwater for about 1 hour, then scrub again.
There are many kitchen cleaning tips with spices that are right in your kitchen. And in the next part, let’s explore more simple and easy cleaning tips with this common spice found in every household.
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