Cleaning stubborn dirt for different kitchen appliances
Sometimes, we believe that everything washable should be shoved down the dishwasher. This is not necessarily always the case as there are different ways of cleaning various appliances in the kitchen. Some types of dirt can be very annoying and tough but that’s not a problem. We have taken the time to explain how to clean some common kitchen appliances.
How to Clean Your Blender
Just putting the blender into the dishwasher won’t clean it entirely. The preferred way of washing it is by squirting soap into the jar, adding water and turning it on high speed. This allows the water to clean its blades and sides. Doing it for more rounds enables optimum cleanliness of the blender.
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How to Clean your Microwave
After use, the microwave appears a bit grimy. Heated water helps in loosening this up.
- Place a cup of water (in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, or you’ll have a whole different kind of a mess) in the microwave with chopped citrus or a few teaspoons of vinegar.
- Heat it for several minutes until the water boils or things look steamy.
- Give everything 15 minutes to cool.
- Wipe down the inside of the microwave with a sponge, cloth or towel.
Try is out as it works like magic.
How to Clean your Refrigerator
Cleaning the fridge is usually seen as a big deal. But it does not have to be like that.
- Start by bringing out all the foods so you can clean the walls.
- With a dampened cloth and a solution of two tablespoons of baking powder and a quart of hot water, wipe the spills making use of antibacterial wipe and clean the body using a wipe down method.
- Unplug the refrigerator.
- Remove the grill at the bottom and use a vacuum cleaner to remove all the dirt and dust.
How to Clean Your Toaster Oven
Most people don’t remember to clean their toaster thoroughly. We just use it and pack it up without knowing that dirt can cause real harm.
- Remove and clean the crumb tray, you can use a pastry brush or even a baster to remove small quantities of debris.
- For typical wear and tear, soap and water are fine for spiffing up the rack, baking tray and crumb tray (soak longer if you need to).
- To clean the inside of the oven, Consumer Reports recommends a mix of warm water, dish soap and vinegar applied to a sponge, avoiding the heating.
How to Clean your Pans/Skillet
These can be cleaned using just soap, sponge and water but sometimes the stains might be tougher than expected. In situations like this, pour a scouring powder and scrub very hard to achieve optimum neatness. Its abrasive power is used to dislodge stubborn dirt so its cleaning can be busy. The water can also be mixed with salt to form a paste. Just make sure you dry the skillet when you are done.
Some types of dirt prove to be very stubborn and harsh. Only a good cleaning technique can be used to remove them so they are absolutely clean. Kitchen equipment is not hard to clean, and applying the proper technique makes this job easier.
What are some of the ways you clean your appliances? Leave a comment below.
