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Even if you wipe away all of the debris, your coffee maker still may have some of the old coffee odor lingering behind once you’re done. One easy way to eliminate this smell is by mixing water and distilled white vinegar and pouring it into the carafe. Allow the concoction to soak in the coffee machine for up to an hour before pouring it out.
Natural Remedies
If you’re worried about putting artificial and toxic ingredients into your coffee maker, then there are still plenty of digestible ingredients you can use for cleaning. Baking soda and lemon juice are both effective ingredients you can use to clean your favorite appliance. Simply mix them with water and scrub.
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If you remember, put boiling or hot water in the pan or tray as soon as it’s empty, so it has as long as possible to soak. You don’t need to add any dish soap at this point, just water is fine.
Lemon Juice
Dish soap will do most the heavy lifting, but if you need to get rid of a film of grease and oil, try rubbing half of a lemon over the surface of the pan. Leave for a few minutes, then rinse off with boiling water.
Elbow Grease
Once you’ve soaked the pan and coated it with lemon juice, it’s time to test your muscles. Squeeze some dish soap onto a sponge and then work in circular motions, applying as much force as possible. It may take a few attempts, rinse off with clean water in between each one. Within a few minutes you should see the shiny surface of the pan revealing itself.
Your enjoyment of a meal can be diminished when there’s a pile of dishes to do after. Make life a bit easier by following these tips on quickly and effectively cleaning the grease and grime off your pans.
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For most produce, the first step is to rinse it thoroughly under cold, running water. Hold each item under the water and gently rub the surface with your fingers.
Use a Vegetable Brush
For items with thicker skins, like potatoes or cucumbers, or those with crevices, like broccoli or cauliflower, you might want to use a vegetable brush to scrub the surface and remove any remaining dirt.
Soak
If you want to be extra thorough, as a final step soak your produce in a diluted solution of white vinegar (1 part vinegar to 3 parts water). Vinegar is great at reducing bacteria and also helps remove any leftover dirt. Let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse everything under cold water to wash off the vinegar taste.
From there, dry with a paper towel and you’re good to go!
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]]>Use a Cooking-Designated Trash Bag
When you cook, it’s extremely helpful to use a fresh garbage bag instead of throwing cooking-induced trash into your regular under-the-sink trashcan. This will help you consolidate everything in one place, so you can simply throw it away when you’re done. Try your best to hang the bag somewhere near your cooking space instead of placing it on the kitchen counter, so you can keep it from getting wet or dirty as you cook (which can only contribute to the sense of uncleanliness).
Put Things Away (Or in the Sink) Once You’re Done Using Them
As you cook, there are certain ingredients or instruments that you need for a specific stage of the recipe and are then no longer needed. Whether it’s a pot, a saltshaker, a jar of peanut butter, or a bag of lettuce, just put it back in place once you’re done with it, and you’ll have one item less taking up precious cooking space. If it’s dirty dishes or cutlery, just throw them in the sink and take care of them later.
Don’t Wait Until You’re Finished to Start Cleaning
This might be stating the oblivious for some, but less so for others: pick up after yourselves throughout the cooking process, and not just after you’re done. You’d be amazed at how much cleaner your kitchen would feel while you cook.
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]]>Faucet Handles
Every time you go to wash your hands or dishes in the kitchen, you end up touching the faucet handle of your sink. This is an especially dirty place where germs often accumulate, so be sure to disinfect here frequently.
Countertops
Countertops, where food is often prepared before being eaten and served, can get seriously germy and dirty if you don’t take time every day or two to disinfect them. This is an absolutely crucial step towards kitchen cleanliness.
Cabinets and Refrigerator Handles
Just think: how many times per day do you open your kitchen’s cabinets or your refrigerator without washing your hands first? Considering that we often eat after touching these handles, you should definitely try to disinfect them on a daily basis.
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]]>Dishes
A small bowl of vinegar in your dishwasher will help clean hard water stains that you can’t rub off by hand. Make sure to put it in the top rack so the machine’s rubber gaskets stay safe.
Freezer
After you clean out your freezer, finish the job with white vinegar and hot water solution. This non-toxic mixture won’t contaminate your food but will effectively clean everything inside the freezer.
Hardwood Floors
Instead of a store-bought hardwood floor cleaner, you can try mixing half a cup of vinegar in a gallon of warm water and use the mixture to mop the floors. This is especially useful when you have kids who roll around the floor all the time; this way, they won’t accidentally swallow any chemicals.
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